Parent/Caregiver and Me Programs
Beth Israel Preschool & Kindergarten, 385 Pottstown Pike / Eagle, PA / 19480
Mommy and Me
Enjoy activities such as art, music & movement, circle time and more with your child in a warm, nurturing environment. Class meets every Thursday (Sept-June) from 9:30am-11:00am.
Cost: $80/month Age: 15 – 23 months (parent or caregiver must attend with child)
ECE Director: Adrianne Liebman, biccpreschool@verizon.net, 610-458-4300
Chabad Garden School, 1311 Fort Washington Avenue / Fort Washington, PA / 19034
Challah Baking with Devorah and Shabbat Musical Celebration with Jesse Schurr! Socialize with other moms in a nurturing environment. Great sensory stimulation, creative music and movement with fun Jewish songs and themes.
Fridays from 9:30-10:30am
$10 per class. Walk-ins Welcome.
RSVP Appreciated in case of cancellation. RSVP to devorah@jewishmc.com.
Fall Session: 10/28 – 11/18
Winter Session: 1/6 – 2/10
Spring 1 Session: 3/3 – 4/5
Spring 2 Session: 4/28 – 6/9
Early Childhood at Congregation Beth Or, 239 Welsh Road / Ambler, PA / 19002
Mommy and Me
This class is designed for young children and a grownup. Discussions on child development and parenting issues will be held in an informal setting. Children will participate in activities with their grown up. Members and non-members of Congregation Beth Or are invited to participate in our warm, welcoming environment. This class is led by a certified classroom teacher.
Cost: $15/class Age: Birth – 18mos
ECE Director: Lisa Yoskowitz, lyoskowitz@bethor.org, 215-646-8869
The Etta Natalie Rosenblatt Preschool, 55 Church Lane / Broomall, PA / 19008
http://temple-sholom.org/life-long-learning/preschool
Temple Tots
Come stay & play with us and your parent/caregiver! Join us for a weekly session of songs, storytelling, puppetry, and more! Temple membership is not required.
Cost: The fee is $130/8 sessions Age: 12 – 24mos
ECE Director: Brooke Zeitz, preschool@temple-sholom.org, 610-886-2065
Germantown Jewish Centre Early Childhood Program, 400 W. Ellet St / Philadelphia, PA / 19119
www.germantownjewishcentre.org/Education/Early_Childhood_Program
Baby and Me @ Germantown Jewish Centre
As we move toward Shabbat, all parents, caregivers and babies (ages 0-1) are welcome for connection, conversation, and a few moments of mindfulness and Shabbat singing with our little ones. The group meets on Fridays from 11 a.m. -12:15 p.m. Come as you are when you can! Every one and every cry welcome!
Age: Birth – 12mos
ECE Director: Jodi Gordon, ecp@germantownjewishcentre.org, 215.844.1510
Har Zion Temple – The Noreen Cook Center for Early Childhood Education, 1500 Hagys Ford Rd. / Penn Valley, PA / 19072
Stay and Play
Our Stay and Play Programs are designed for our smallest friends and their parent/caregiver as they begin their journey of life-long learning in a Jewishly-enriched environment. Learn the art of having fun with your child through Jewish holiday and Shabbat expereinces. This class will include a time for your child to explore and discover the world around them through sensory activities, play, music and snack, Our ” Explorations and Discoveries” class (ages 6-18 months) meet Thursday mornings 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM and our “Terrific Tots” class (12 -24 months) meets Thursdays from 9:15 – 10:45 AM. Drop ins are welcome in advance. All our Infant/Toddler programs are facilitated by Karen Davis and Beverly Goldberg
Age: 6 – 24mos
ECE Director: Debbie Folz, dfolz@hariontemple.org, 610.667.6534
Kesher Israel Preschool / Kindergarten, 1000 Pottstown Pike / West Chester, PA / 19380
Toddler Time
Bring a grown-up and join the fun! We meet every Thursday (December through June) from 9:15 am – 10:45 am for an hour and a half of activity every week! We paint, splash, eat snack, sing, dance and more! Come check us out! Toddlers must be 1 by September 30, 2017 to register for the 2017-2018 school year.
Cost: $93/month. Age: 12 – 24mos (Child must be 1 year old by 9/30/17)
ECE Director: Gail DeMarco, gaild@kesher-israel.org, 610.696.4457
Kol Emet Preschool, 1360 Oxford Valley Road / Yardley, PA / 19067
Jewish-Discover-ME
A Jewish Mini-Preschool experience which includes art, music, free play, circle time, songs, movement, snack and stories and FUN. A great opportunity to meet other families in the neighborhood. This program takes place on Tuesdays from 9:30am – 10:30am.
Cost: $75 for 8 sessions
Age: 14-20 months and walking
ECE Director: Carrie Walinsky, office@kolemet.org, 215.493.8522 x4
Main Line Reform Temple School for Early Childhood Education, 410 Montgomery Avenue / Wynnewood, PA / 19096
Baby and Me: a fun interactive class, music time, art time, tummy time and a time to make friends!
Cost: $220member / $280 nonmember
Toddler and Me: a condensed Nursery School Class, free play, circle time, art, story time, outside play (or inside depending on the weather)
Cost: $460 member / $520 non member
New Two’s: for children turning 2 in January. Offered MWF from 9am-12pm.
Cost: $2655.00 member/ $3300 non member
ECE Director: Missy Horrow, mhorrow@mlrt.org, 610.642.0304
Old York Road Temple Beth Am – School of Early Learning, 971 Old York Rd / Abington, PA / 19001
Mommy and Me
Join us for a musical adventure and we sing, dance, shake musical instruments and have fun all together. We spend a few minutes talking about joys and successes and of course the challenges of being a parent. Story time and snack included.
Cost: $5/class Age: Birth – 24mos
ECE Director: Sherrie Turetsky, sturetsky@oyrtbetham.org, 215-886-0650
Powell Center for Lifelong Jewish Learning, 481 South Gulph Road / King Of Prussia, PA / 19406
Shalom Chaverim
Shalom Chaverim is Temple Brith Achim’s parent-participation program for children 0-4 years old. Join other parents, grandparents, or caregivers, and bond with your child to celebrate Shabbat while exploring their Jewish world through play, music and movement, snacks, stories, and crafts. Challah and juice provided.
Cost: $150 per ten-week session, or $15/class. If you sign up for all three sessions, you get a discounted price of $400 Age: Birth – 4yrs
ECE Director: Rabbi Sharon Forman-Toll, schooloffice@brithachim.org, 610-337-2820
Tiferet Bet Israel, 1920 W. Skippack Pike / Blue Bell, PA / 19422
Mommy and Me
Music, art, movement, bubbles, parachute. Opportunities to enhance social and emotional skills.
Cost: $100/session (six classes) Age: Birth – 24mos
ECE Director: Anita Block, ececdirector@tbibluebell.org, 610.275.6839
Temple Beth Hillel – Beth El Early Childhood Center, 1001 Remington Road / Wynnewood, PA / 19096
www.tbhbe.org/earlychildhoodcenter
Magic Moments
“Magic Moments” is for toddlers and their parent of caregiver. Younger toddlers (6 – 16 months old) are welcome to join the Friday morning classes from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Older toddlers (16 – 26 months old) can join the Thursday morning classes from 9:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Each group is a 7 week session. Drop ins are welcome with advance notice. Join Amy Botel for Kabbalat Shabbat, cooking, singing, playing and parenting support. For more information please contact Amy directly: amybotel@gmail.com.
Cost: $225/session Age: 6 – 16mos
$325/session Age 16-26mos
ECE Director: Judith Mont Scarani, jscarani@tbhbe.org, 610-649-2277
Temple Judea Early Learning Center, 38 Rogers Road / Furlong, PA / 18925
Temple Tots
This free class, from 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. Friday mornings, offers a stimulating morning out for babies from 3 to 18 months, with a caregiver. It includes playtime, socialization and the sharing of parenting tips. Class then joins the rest of the school from 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. for Shabbat Sing with our Rabbi, which includes songs, movement and dancing, Shabbat prayers, and FUN!
Age: Birth – 12mos
Early Childhood Education Director: Sheryl Milstein, sherylm@templejudea.org, 215.348.5022
Temple Sinai – Ann Newman Preschool, 1401 Limekiln Pike / Dresher, PA / 19025
Temple Tots
Caregiver and child class taught by Susan Span, licensed social worker. Class is designed to be developmentally stimulating with hands on activities, cooking, story telling and music.
Cost: $150 Age: Birth – 24mos
ECE Director: Beth Rabinowitz, preschool@tsinai.com, 215.643.6513
Shir Ami Early Learning Center, 101 Richboro Newtown Road / Newtown, PA / 18940
Toddler and Me
Enjoy Circle Time, Art Projects, Snack, Stories, Bubbles, Parachute, Playground and More! Classes are on Wednesdays, 9:30a-10:30a.
Cost: $100 Age: 6 – 24mos
ECE Director: Shari A. Beck-Nahman, sbnahman@shiramipa.org, 215.968.6255