Preschool
The Dora L . Lewis Family & Child Development Center offers a fully licensed preschool program 5 days a week serving children ages 2-5 with two options for families ; half-day ( 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM ) and full-day ( 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM ). The preschool has been accredited by NAEYC since 1987 .
Vision Statement
Guided by Jewish values , we aspire to create a joyful community where we honor the sacred relationships among children , educators , families and the natural world . In this community we are all deserving of love and respect . We all have amazing potential for growth and learning . We connect to our sense of wonder and gratitude through the enduring relationships cultivated here . May we inspire one another to make the world better for this and future generations .
A Program Reimagined
In accordance with current protocols and guidelines , the Early Childhood Department continues to offer an innovative Preschool program for the upcoming school year . We continue to rethink , revise , and reimagine aspects of our program in order to meet the needs , health and safety of our families , children , and dedicated faculty .
Open and Diverse Community
Though we follow Jewish tradition , families of all faiths and backgrounds are welcome in our preschool and community .
Connecting Children to Nature
We quickly responded to the pandemic by spending more time outdoors utilizing our established outdoor classrooms / playgrounds as well as adding beautiful areas all around the Weinstein JCC campus to the delight of the children and teachers . We value our safe time spent outside enjoying and exploring the wonder of the natural world .
Classrooms Alive with Investigation , Collaboration and Creativity
Inspiration from the Reggio Emilia approach enhances the very heart of our programs , which provide an experience that shapes not only children ’ s knowledge and skill , but also their attitudes about learning and intellectual curiosity . This is a journey the children and teachers take together , requiring the teachers to connect with their children ’ s interests and follow their lead as they explore the world around them indoors and outdoors .
Noshin ’ Hamantaschen
The Weinstein JCC Preschool is selling freshly baked Hamantaschen by Shalom Kosher of Baltimore via pre-orders ! Orders must be placed by March 4 via our form located at bit . ly / HamentaschenCafe . Pick-ups will occur March 14-17 .
Preschool Gift Basket Extravaganza & Silent Auction
May 16-22 , 2022 Items will be displayed in Richard A . Arenstein Lobby with mobile bidding .
Enter for a chance to win beautiful baskets and bid in our silent auction ! From restaurant gift certificates to family experiences , baby items and more ! Tickets are $ 3 each or seven for $ 20
Purchase tickets at the front desk , in the preschool office or at extravaganza22 . givesmart . com .
Drawing will be held at the Weinstein JCC Annual Meeting on Sunday , May 22 , 2022 . You do not need to be present to win ! All proceeds benefit the preschool scholarship program .
Questions ? Contact Barbara Wise at bwise @ weinsteinjcc . org or Caroline Clark at cclark @ weinsteinjcc . org .
The Weinstein JCC Early Childhood program is supported in part by : The Edward J . Becker Family Preschool Children ’ s Endowment Fund Margarete Hirsch & Suzanne Hirt Preschool Children ’ s Endowment Fund Dora L . Lewis Child Development Fund
Contact Donna Peters , Early Childhood Director , at 804-545-8617 or dpeters @ weinsteinjcc . org for more information or to get involved . 8 Weinstein JCC | 2022 Spring Activity Guide