Congregation B'nai Israel

Our school is:

• A nurturing, child-centered environment which fosters a love for learning and exploration
• A school where children can develop cognitive, emotional, social, fine motor and gross motor skills through play and hands-on experiences
• A place where the Director, teachers and parents work together to make HGECC a warm and exciting place to be
• A place where the uniqueness of each child is appreciated and where each person is allowed to develop their individual skills and interests
• A place where Jewish holidays, Shabbat, and basic Jewish concepts are part of our daily life

• State of New Jersey certified teachers
• Newly renovated school building (completed August 2010)
• Classes for Twos, Threes, and PreK
• Afternoon enrichment for Threes and PreK’s
• Early morning drop-off (8:30am)
• After-school activities programs which includes Preschool of Rock (music), Cora Hartshorn Arboretum (nature), Happy Feet (soccer) and Globetrotters (art)
• Small class sizes in bright, cheerful classrooms
• Nurturing supportive environment
• Learning activity centers
• Together Time for children 15 to 23 months old with an adult
• Transitional Twos class
• Seven-week Mini-Camp from late June through early August
• Active Parents Association for all HGECC families

• Activity-based learning centers
• Music, dramatics, creative movement, language arts, science, cooking, math
• Use of indoor play spaces and two outdoor playgrounds
• Grown-Ups Day
• Family Hanukkah and Purim celebrations
• Annual Book Fair
• Jewish holiday celebrations, Judaic themes and weekly Shabbat program
• Enrichment programs:  Mini-Music-Makers, Travelin’ Tumblers, Kids Yoga, Acting with Emily
• Parenting workshops