Programs and Hours

Awareness of each child’s developmental readiness is the underlying principle of our early childhood curriculum. We understand that children pass through predictable stages in their cognitive, physical, linguistic, and social/emotional growth. Our teachers nurture and challenge each child through the individual steps of his or her developmental path.

Baby & Me / Toddler & Me
Levine Academy offers Baby & Me and Toddler & Me play groups. This class is a valuable experience for parents and children starting at 3 months of age. The play group meets once a week and is led by a facilitator. The curriculum includes baby sign language, cooking, art, movement, yoga, PowerBabies, music and library. Parents will have an opportunity to discuss parenting issues both amongst themselves and with guest speakers.

Parent & Me
Parent and Me is an exciting introduction to the Levine Academy Early Childhood Center. During the first semester, children 18 - 24 months have an opportunity to familiarize themselves with our ECC Program. During the second semester, January through May, the children attend this class on their own. Parent and Me meets twice a week enabling children to experience all aspects of our ECC Program: Torah service, art, music, library, movement, snack, lunch and playground time.

Mini-Tots Through Pre-Kindergarten (12 months through 5 years)
The educational philosophy of the Levine Academy Early Childhood Center is based on meeting the developmental needs of children. The programs are designed to meet each child’s emotional, social, cognitive and physical needs. Classrooms are set up in learning and interest centers, and include an extended “free selection time” each day that encourages children to initiate play on their own. Children are encouraged to think, create and problem-solve in a rich stimulating and inviting environment. Children have the opportunity to express themselves in varied media, paint, clay, cooking, drama and writing, where every activity is designed to nurture each child’s individual creativity.

Judaic Program
Levine Academy’s early childhood environment is designed to provide children with a strong and positive Jewish identity. Children experience Judaism as a joyful way of life. The symbols and traditions of Jewish life are made accessible, understandable, and tangible. Three-Year-Olds and Pre-Kindergarten participate in a formal Hebrew language immersion program. Children gain a Jewish vocabulary and Jewish orientation to the seasons of the year.

  • Students learn to recognize Jewish symbols, holidays, Torah stories, and prayers.
  • There are two formal Jewish studies sessions per class weekly, as well as the Havdalah service each Monday, the Torah service each Thursday, and the Kabbalat Shabbat celebration each Friday.
  • All Jewish holidays and special commemorative days are taught through educational units and programming.

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