Temple Emanuel Early Childhood Center is a full-time, year-round program, serving children ages 2 -5.  It is open from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday.  Their Reggio inspired philosophy reflects our deep belief that children are capable and competent and learn best in a rich environment that focuses on the interweaving of cognitive and creative ways of learning.   They are proud of their strong community of children, families and staff.

They are truly committed to working in partnership with you and your child to provide for the highest quality Jewish earlychildhood experience.

Licensed by the Maryland State Department of Education.

For more information contact Madeline Lowitz Gold at Madeline@templeemanuelmd.org or 301-942-2000

Machon Micah (The Micah Institute) at Temple Micah  describes itself as a multidimensional, multigenerational, and innovative approach to teaching Jewish learning that places learning in the center of our community through Jewish celebrations and daily experiences. Students across the generations celebrate their Jewish identities by participating in community-based Jewish life; through congregation wide-Shabbat and holiday gatherings, scheduled classroom and adult learning time, individualized weekly Skype Hebrew tutoring, and a midweek arts-based learning program.

Classes Include:

Pre-K-Programming at Monthly All-Community Education Events

K-2-Sunday 9:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m., Monthly All-Community Education Events

The Children's Learning Center Summer program offers one class each for:

Infants/Toddlers, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 year olds 5 days or 3 days per week from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. or 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. or 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (parents' choice).

CLC describes its camp program as including arts and crafs, music,outside water and sand play and special events days.

For More Information Contact:  Renee Popkin at renaclc@gmail.com or 301-871-6600.

Website URL: www.clcmd.org

Washington Hebrew Congregation Camp Keetov describes itself as a fun and nurturing summer program complete with water play, outdoor play, special events and Special Shabbat programs on Friday. Membership is not required to participate

Summer Offerings include:

Infants/Toddlers 16 mos. – 21 mos., 6 weeks , Tuesday or Thursday,  9:45-11:15am

2s MWF, 6 weeks, 9:30-11:30am or 12:30pm

3s M-F,  two 3-week sessions, 9:30 am – 1:00pm

4s M-F, two 3-week sessions, 9:30 am – 3:00pm

Early Drop Off: 8:30am

For More Information Contact: Maxine Perlmutter at mperlmutter@whctemple.org or     301-279-7505      

Website URL: whcecc.org  

JCC or Northern Virginia Camp Ahava describes itself as a camp that  provides a hands on, developmental experience in a safe, fun and Jewish environment.

It is open to infants through 5 year olds with the following classes.

Infants/Toddlers fulltime year round option only

Ages 20 months-23 months  9-1pm only; no extended care; 2 day (T,TH), 3 day (M,W,F) or 5 days (M-F)

Ages 24 months-4 years ;  2year olds have same 2 day, 3 day or 5 day options as above; 3 year olds have 3 or 5 day option and 4 year olds have 5 day option only; Camp runs 9-1pm

5s  rising kindgergarten 9-4pm program only; aftercare 4-6pm

The summer schedule and themes are:

Session 1: iRock (June 27-July 8 no camp July 4)

Session 2: iRoll (July 11-22)

 Adas Israel Gan HaYeled

Call Shelley Remer for dates and times of this program.

Contact Person: Shelley Remer

The Children's Learning Center offers a diverse program for Infants-5th grade. Regular Nursery School Hours 9:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.  Elementary School Hours 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Early Drop Off is available at 7:00 a.m. and Extended Day is available until 6:00 p.m.  Summer Program available.

The Children's Learning Center describes itself  as a diverse educational community, which provides an instructive opportunity for every child.

Class Options:

Infants/Toddlers- One Infant Class, One Toddler Class 5 days per week 7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

2s - Two 2's classes - 5 days per week 7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

3s- One class available- 5 days per week 7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

B'nai Shalom of Olney Nursery School offers a varied program from toddlers- 5 year olds.  The core program is from 9:30 a.m.-12:00 Noon with a lunch option until 1:00 p.m. Early Drop Off is available at 7:30 a.m., Enrichment is available from 1:00-3:00 p.m. and After Care is available until 6:00 p.m. for all enrolled students.  A Summer program is available.

B’nai Shalom of Olney describes itself as a play based program for children 2 – 5 years of age.  We offer a developmentally appropriate education in a nurturing environment supported by Jewish values.

Classes Offered:

Infants/Toddlers: Toddler & Me, Mondays, 9:30 – 11:00 a.m.

2s: 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 Noon or 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (lunch); any 3, 4 or 5 days/week

Kehilat Shalom Early Childhood Center offers varied programs. The core program is from 9:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m.  Enrichment is available for 3s, 4s and 5s from 12:30 p.m.-2:00 p.m.  A summer program is available.

Kehilat Shalom Early Childhood Center describes itself as a developmentally appropriate, integrated secular and Judaic early childhood program which strives to promote social, emotional, cognitive and spiritual growth for children ages 2 – 5 in a safe and nurturing environment.

Classes Offered:

Infants/Toddlers: Baby/Toddler Sign Language Class, Parent/Toddler Classes

2s Mondays, Wedesdays, F ridays   9:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

3s Mondays,Wednesdays, Fridays  or Mondays-Fridays  9:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

4s Mondays-Fridays  9:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Rosie Uran Education Center offers a varied program. Core classes are from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Early drop off is available from 8:00-9:00 a.m. for ages 2 - 5 year olds.  Lunch is available from 12:00-1:00 p.m. and Enrichment is available until 1:45 p.m. Summer Program is available.

Rosie Uran Jewish Education Center at Congregation Sha-are Shalom_(name of school) describes itself as a…play-based, developmentally appropriate Jewish program

Classes Offered:

Infants/Toddlers         Parent-Tot Wednesdays 9-10:30 a.m. 

2s        Tuesday/Thursday 9 a.m.-12:00 Noon (optional Lunch 12-1 p.m.)

3s        Monday/Wednesday/Friday or Monday through Friday 9 a.m.-12 Noon (optional Lunch 12-1 p.m.)