The Alef Bet Preschool offers a unique Jewish Preschool experience for children three to five years of age. The program provides opportunities for children's social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth in a creative learning environment. Alef Bet Preschool's comfortable atmosphere encourages children to interact with each other, learn from each other, and explore their individual interests.
Our Mission:
The Alef Bet Preschool's purpose is to provide a wholesome learning environment where each child can become aware of himself as an individual as well as an important member of the Jewish group. While the teachers emphasize social skills among peers, we also encourage each child to pursue his own special interests. Jewish content is integrated into the daily program to foster a sense of Jewish awareness and identity.
The Staff:
The director and early childhood staff are experienced professional educators with extensive training in early childhood education. Our Director, Elaine Beitman has 25+ years of experience directing preschool programs in Connecticut. All teachers are certified in First Aid and CPR. The school staff works together to plan and evaluate the curriculum and to meet each child's individual needs.
The Program:
Our center-based program offers a variety of developmentally appropriate activities to encourage learning and support emerging literacy. The curriculum gives the children the opportunity to develop their bodies and minds by expressing themselves through music, movement, language and art activities. All classes maintain a low child to teacher ratio.
Highlights of our program include our weekly Shabbat Parents, holiday crafts,special cooking activities, Spanish classes, and visits from community helpers. Field trips are an important component of the curriculum and parent participation is encouraged.
Nutritious snacks are provided during the day. The program will observe Kashrut and kosher products are utilized.
Our Summer Camp program offers young children a hands on learning and play experience. Activities include outdoor play, crafts, stories, cooking and live presentations. Children have a wonderful opportunity to make friends and learn in a summer camp environment.
The Parents:
The Alef Bet Preschool welcomes parents to observe, discuss policies, and participate in their child’s preschool experience. Parent involvement and interest create a successful preschool.
What's Offered
Babies and Bagels:
A fun and social time for babies (newborn to age two) and their parents/caregivers.
Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Registration required.
Mom and Tot:
An introductory preschool experience for two year olds and their parents/caregivers in a small group setting.
Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Registration required. Call now to register for the Fall 2012 program.
Three Year Old Classes
2 mornings
9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Tuesday, Thursday
3 mornings
9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Four Year Old Classes
3 mornings
9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Four Year Old Classes
2 day Enrichment
9:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Thursday
3 mornings & Enrichment Combination
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Monday, Wednesday, Friday
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Tuesday, Thursday
Nature Camp:
Two week half day summer enrichment adventures for children 3-5 years old. Call for more information.
June 18-29
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Theme: Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea
July 16-27
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Theme: Around the Work in Ten Days
Enrollment:
Children who will be three years of age by December 31st are eligible for the program. All children must be toilet trained. A non-refundable registration fee is required at the time of registration. Enrollment is for the entire school year.
For Further Information Please Contact:
Elaine Beitman, Director
The William and Audrey Walzer Alef Bet Preschool
Email: alefbet@jfed.net
203-267-3387
Programs of The Federation, Jewish Communities of Western CT, Inc.
The Alef Bet Early Childhood Lending Library is in full swing...
with books flying off the shelves daily. Why not celebrate a special event by making a monetary donation to the library or donating a book? Your donation will be recognized with a special bookplate.
The library is located in the alcove of the school wing and is open only when Alef Bet is in session.