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 MEETING YOUR EDUCATIONAL NEEDS FROM 6 WEEKS THROUGH KINDERGARTEN!
Barnert Temple Preschool & Family Center offers a variety of programs to meet the needs of children ages 6 weeks through 6 years. Flexible schedules, including early drop-off, are available to help meet the needs of today's families.
Our programs are open to all interested families. Full Temple membership is not required to enroll in our school. We are also the school-of-choice for many interfaith families. If you are an interfaith family, we encourage you to check us out, as we think you will find our school unique in our understanding of and sensitivity to the needs of interfaith families and children.
Registration is still underway for the 2010-11 school year, but space is limited. Learn more about our programs below or click here for registration forms and details. To schedule a visit, please contact the preschool office at (201) 848-1027 or schooloffice@barnerttemple.org. We look forward to speaking with you!
THE LITTLE SPROUTS (AGES 6 weeks - 24 mos)
 The Little Sprouts program at Barnert Temple Preschool is NOT daycare. The Little Sprouts program at Barnert is unique in that it offers an independent class option as well as options where parents can share a variety of experiences with their children. Different classes are offered for children as young as six weeks of age through 24 months of age.
Little Sprouts Indepndent Class: 15 - 24 months
Mondays - Thursdays, 9 am - 12:30 pm (minimum two days/week)
This unique class has a dedicated teacher and curriculum. Parents of the children who attended confirmed that the curriculum boosted their children's verbal, social and cognitive skills. Children are stimulated and nurtured in a loving and safe environment.
This program is ideal for working parents or busy parents who simply need some free time to get things done while their children are in a safe and caring environment. You can pick two, three or four mornings - depending on your needs. The caring environment helps children adjust to separating from their parents, and flexible schedule offerings meet the needs of busy parents. Parents of children who attended confirmed that the curriculum boosted their children's verbal, social and cognitive skills. Children are stimulated and nurtured in a loving and safe environment.
My Sprout & Me Options (with parents)
These classes offer parents a chance to share unique experiences with their children and other families. My Sprout & Me Options include:
My Sprout & Me Yoga (6 weeks - 9 months)
Tuesdays, 9-10 am
This class focuses on strengthening the spiritual, emotional and physical bond between parent and child. Using interactive, slow-moving postures the class is ideal for mommies or daddies and babies 6 weeks to 9 months.
My Sprout & Me Park Bench (6 weeks - 15 months)
Wednesdays, 9-10 am
This class is designed with an emphasis on socializing. The program offers moms the chance to get out of the house, gather and chat in an unstructured, yet developmentally appropriate environment while their children play. This program runs on Wednesdays from 9 to 10 am.
My Sprout & Me Nature (12 - 24 months)
Thursdays, 9-10 am
This class is offered for toddlers and their parents or caregivers. This class is a stimulating learning environment designed to engage children’s curiosity about the world around them. The children will work with leaves, various vegetables from the Barnert Temple garden, pine cones, twigs, rocks, flowers and many other interesting natural objects. This program runs on Thursdays from 9 to 10 am.
My Sprout & Me Shabbat (12 - 24 months)
Fridays, 9-10:15 am
Formerly called Mommy & Me, this class is offered for toddlers and their parents or caregivers. The children learn through play and have all of their senses stimulated, while parents and caregivers can meet and share ideas and concerns and learn about the development of the children. The hour is filled with group Shabbat music and story telling, developmentally appropriate art and creative experiences, gross motor play either outside or inside. Each child bakes his/her own yummy challah to bring home. This program runs on Fridays from 9 to 10:15 am.
Visit our Registration Information page to obtain an application and tuition information. Contact the preschool office schooloffice@barnerttemple.org or (201) 848-1027 ext. 300 with any questions.
THE RISING STARS (AGES 2-3)
 For most children, this is their first experience in a "drop off" environment. One of our first goals is to help our youngsters manage their feelings concerning separation. We provide a warm, loving environment that is sensitive to their needs so that each child can comfortably move towards separation at his/her own pace. Through the use of story time and song, children learn the beginnings of socialization and early literacy skills. Children are also enriched with music, art, cooking and yoga in addition to a diverse curriculum which covers early basics of science, math and literacy. The year our children spend in the Rising Stars program is often a year of major milestones and accomplishments!
Visit our Registration Information page to obtain an application and tuition information. Contact the preschool office at schooloffice@barnerttemple.org or (201) 848-1027 with any questions.
THE BIG SHOTS (AGES 3-4)
 This is huge year of development for children. During this year, a child has the capacity to more than double his/her vocabulary.
The Big Shots class utilizes a rich curriculum that incorporates author studies, story development and literary expression to aid in this development. Increasing cognitive skills enable our Big Shots to participate in more varied and sophisticated learning activities; therefore they are immersed in science topics, social studies, social action and early math concepts. Part of our school's mission is to help children develop a love of learning. For this reason, our children are always taught in an engaging and entertaining manner to help make learning fun and exciting.
Visit our Registration Information page to obtain an application and tuition information. Contact the preschool office at schooloffice@barnerttemple.org or (201) 848-1027 with any questions.
THE FANTASTICS PRE-K PROGRAM (AGES 4-5)
 When children turn four, they are ready for a wide variety of experiences, such as small motor activities, math concepts and problem solving. The Fantastics pre-kindergarten classroom revolves around child-centered activities based on themes that spark the imagination, such as "Meet the Artists" where the children produce their own art show. Our goal is to facilitate and broaden children's development by offering diverse opportunities for emotional, cognitive, physical and social growth. We believe that children are active learners through exploration, artistry, experimentation and play. In our classroom, they have the freedom to learn at different rates and in different ways. Our goal is to graduate children who love learning and are ready for kindergarten.
Visit our Registration Information page to obtain an application and tuition information. Contact the preschool office at schooloffice@barnerttemple.org or (201) 848-1027 with any questions.
FULL-DAY KINDERGARTEN & KINDERGARTEN EXPLORATIONS (AGES 5-6)
FULL DAYS: MONDAY - FRIDAY, 9 AM - 3 PM
EXPLORATIONS: MONDAY - FRIDAY, 11:30 AM - 3 PM
 We receive frequent praise from first-grade teachers who teach graduates of our kindergarten program. Graduates of our program are often better prepared, both socially and academically, than their peers for the first grade experience. Our curriculum and individualized attention give children the support they need to be confident learners who truly enjoy learning.
Our program recognizes that each child is unique. We are able to provide needs-based instruction that focuses on the developmental milestones necessary to enter first grade. By providing an integrated curriculum, we fulfill both academic and developmental standards. Areas of study include language arts, math, social studies, science, health, art, music, handwriting and Judaism. Our student/teacher ratio of 1 teacher/8 students ensures that our kindergarten students receive the individual and small group attention they need and enjoy.
Our Kindergarten Explorations program will make your kindergartner's half day - full! With programs like Marvelous Math, Super Science, and World Explorers, children are given the much needed time to explore topics in-depth and go beyond reading, writing and arithmetic. Our teachers provide many different types of learning activities that stimulate all of the senses. Kindergarten Explorations afternoons also include fun and educational activities such as cooking, Judaic studies, health, social studies, science and outdoor play as well as special programs like yoga and music.
Visit our Registration Information page to obtain an application and tuition information. Contact the preschool office at schooloffice@barnerttemple.org or (201) 848-1027 with any questions.
AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS - SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE!
Tuesday Classes Thursday Classes Enrichment Application
Our enrichment program has been a huge success, so it's back for the 2010-11 school year! You do not need to have a child enrolled in our preschool to participate in wonderful collection of enrichment programs.
To meet the diverse needs and accommodate the varied schedules of today's families, we are offering a "menu" of enrichment programs on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. Enrichment classes include sports, dance, art, cooking, science, music, and specialized skills-coaching for children.
One-hour sessions begin at 12:30 pm and 1:30 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. (The "YC Skills Coach" program for Pre-K through Grade 2 students begins at 2:30 pm.)
If you have questions, contact Nan Sumner, Enrichment Program Coordinator.
We encourage you to schedule a visit and see our school in action!
To schedule a visit or obtain more information, contact
Sara Losch, Director of Lifelong Learning at
(201) 848-1027 or schooloffice@barnerttemple.org
Barnert Temple Preschool & Family Center periodically checks the US Consumer Product Safety Commission to ensure that all of our toys and supplies are safe for your children. The following link will provide you will a list of all toys that have been recalled for safety hazards. Please check the list to ensure that your home is safe for your child.
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