Parent/Caregiver and Me Programs

Beth Israel Preschool & Kindergarten, 385 Pottstown Pike / Eagle, PA / 19480

www.bethisraelpreschoolpa.org

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

www.chabadgardenschool.com

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

www.bethor.org

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

www.harziontemple.org

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

www.kesher-israel.org

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

www.kolemet.org

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.org215.493.8522 x4

Main Line Reform Temple School for Early Childhood Education, 410 Montgomery Avenue / Wynnewood, PA / 19096

www.mlrt.org/ece

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

www.oyrtbetham.org/preschool

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

www.brithachim.org

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

www.tbibluebell.org

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

www.templejudea.org

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

www.shiraminow.org

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