STOLER AND MEYERHOFF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTERS Jewish Community Center of Greater Baltimore YOUR JOURNEY BEGINS HERE Early Childhood Education at the J is an extension of Our Facilities Our Teachers Healthy Choices the learning that begins at home. We view families as Your child’s journey begins in one of our warm and At the core of our program are excellent teachers who Our Healthy Choices teaches children about the respected partners in nurturing their children’s growth inviting classrooms. Along with expert teaching understand that the early years of life are the most importance of eating fruits and vegetables, whole grains and development. staff, your child will have access to all that the J has critical in forming a child’s opinion of themselves. Our and healthy proteins. Every week our students have the to offer including a full-sized gymnasium, teaching staff’s goal is to create an enriching environment full opportunity to taste new foods such as kale, quinoa, Children are cherished and valued for their sense of kitchen, outdoor play areas, and pools, where each of excitement and encouragement. As a result, every and kiwi. Daily physical activity also serves as a critical wonder and curiosity. We foster learning, inquiry and child (ages 3+) receives American Red Cross Certified child develops a love of learning and a feeling of self- component of this program. growth through our curriculum that emerges from instructional swim lessons. worth as an individual and as a member of a group. their questions, explorations and experiences. Each teacher recognizes that each child enters the Families are welcomed and encouraged to be actively Our Week classroom with a unique set of skills, strengths, and engaged in their child’s early learning. We guide, Your child will be exposed to group activities and needs. We individualize our teaching styles to meet the support and value our partnership with parents. one-on-one interactions while also having multiple needs of each and every child. opportunities for exploratory, child-directed play. Educators are devoted to excellence and actively We consider ourselves to be partners with our Each week, we celebrate Havdallah and Shabbat and support the unique development of each child. We parents. Enhancing your child’s confidence and learn about Jewish culture and values. Teachers allow serve as role models for children, partners for parents, curiosity through creative engagement is what we time for individual and small group learning (such and inspiration for each other. do – everyday! as blocks, manipulatives, books, dramatic play, art, Communities are built upon respect, trust, and science) as well as whole class activities (such communication and shared experiences. We embrace as morning meeting, music, outdoor exploration, each family’s diversity and recognize that each JCC stories, and movement). school is reflective of the community it serves. We A balance of indoor and outdoor activities as well provide the foundation for children to develop and as active and calm activities is incorporated into the grow while bringing Jewish values to life. program each day.

Child-initiated learning is blended with teacher- "I love working at the JCC ECEC because I guided activities for a comprehensive educational get to see the children, families and staff experience. I love the Stoler Early Childhood Education Center because of the teachers. When you each day. Everyone is so friendly, and you have great teachers who actually care about the affairs of the children and who actually always feel welcome." want to impact the lives of children for the better would make any parent happy. –Robyn Sakal, JCC ECEC Teacher – Yuwa Agabu, JCC ECEC Parent JOIN OUR SCHOOL & JOIN OUR JCC COMMUNITY Exceptional Program Advantages The J offers many opportunities for families to spend • Have a newborn? Learn more about our many Baby quality time together. Looking for activities to do with & Me classes for newborns to toddlers designed to • American Red Cross Instructional Swim your child? enrich your child’s cognitive and motor development. • Nutrition • Celebrate the holidays offsite at one of our free • Physical Education/Fitness • Check out J Play Rooms in Owings Mills or J Town Hands-on-Holiday programs throughout the year. • Indoor and Outdoor Play in Park Heights for stress-free, age-appropriate Locations vary. • Reading and Math Readiness indoor play. • Need to get your work out in? Stay fit by choosing • Language Development and Early Literacy • Want to shoot hoops or go for a walk? Choose from from one of 140+ group fitness classes and full • Science and Nature three spacious gymnasiums with lots of family time access to our fitness centers. • Gardening available to dribble, throw, run and more. • Judaics & Israeli Culture • Stop by the Aquatics center for family fun in our • Cooking indoor pool with many open time slot options • Art and Music during the weekend. • Field Trips • During the summer, your child will love our • Nursing Services outdoor Aquatics Park with its multi-tiered spray • Afternoon Enrichment Classes ground, baby pools, family and instructional pools at the Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC. • Enjoy an outdoor adventure all year round on any one of our playgrounds. BRINGING JEWISH VALUES TO LIFE OUR PROGRAMS

Our Jewish values guide our decisions and how we Gratitude and Amazement (Hit’orerut) Infant/Toddler Preschool Plus understand who we are in relationship to each other, Wonder fuels a culture of inquiry and inspires 3–24 months Available during summer months as well! to our students, to their families, and to the larger reflection and awakening that leads to a sense of Monday-Friday | 7:00am–6:00pm Ages 2–5 community. gratitude and a desire to return the favor. (Friday closing hours at Weinberg Park Heights Monday–Friday, 7:00am–6:00pm location vary) Inquiry, Dialogue, and Transmission (D’rash) Core Values Woven Into All We Do (Friday closing hours at Weinberg Park Heights Judaism encourages us to be both the teacher and the location vary) Community (Kehillah) student, giving equal emphasis to the answers we receive Preschool Teamwork and caring for one another. We pitch in Early Drop Off and Late Stay available at and the questions and challenges they give birth to. to help each other whenever someone needs it. both locations. Summer Camp Camp Ami at the Meyerhoff ECEC Uniqueness of Each Individual (Tzelem Elohim) Meyerhoff ECEC | Weinberg JCC Weinberg JCC Each of us is created in the Divine Image. We respect Ages 2–5 Noah’s Ark at the Stoler ECEC and support the potential, special rights, and diversity 9:00am–3:30pm of each person. It affects how we develop our Rosenbloom JCC communal relationships. Stoler ECEC | Rosenbloom JCC Ages 2–5 Age 2–5 Reflection, Return, and Renewal Masa)( 9:00am–12:00pm All school programs are licensed by the Maryland State As we travel toward a particular goal, we strive to 9:00am–3:30pm Department of Education. The J also participates in the recognize each step as a unique learning opportunity. Maryland Excels program. In school, we intentionally listen and reflect on these Age 3 and 4 learning experiences. 3 or 5 day options: 9:00am–12:00pm 9:00am–2:00pm | 9:00am–3:30pm

For more information or to schedule a tour: Stoler ECEC at the Rosenbloom Owings Mills J 410.559.3589 Meyerhoff ECEC at the Weinberg Park Heights J 410.500.5936 “Access to the JCC facilities adds tremendous value to our kids’ experience at the ECEC and sets Visit jcc.org/ecec it apart from other schools. The kids can take advantage of swim lessons, the gym, J Town, and Stay Connected: facebook.com/jccearlychildhood JCC programming since they’re within the same building.” – Erica Bloom, JCC ECEC parent STOLER EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTER 3506 Gwynnbrook Avenue | Owings Mills, MD 21117

MEYERHOFF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTER 5700 Park Heights Avenue | Baltimore, MD 21215

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