The UJC Early Childhood Center is currently accepting applications for our 2009/2010 school year. Please feel free to contact the UJC Early Childhood Center Newport News office at 757-930-1422 or Williamsburg Office at 757-645-2331 with questions.

If you would like to visit either center, please call and set up a day and time that works for both our staff and your schedule.

We look forward to meeting you!

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About Us

Since 1948 the United Jewish Community of the Virginia Peninsula has operated a preschool. We are currently located on 25 wooded acres in the Winterhaven section of Newport News. Our facility has four classrooms each with its own bathroom and an exit directly to the outdoors for fire safety. There is a fully equipped outdoor playground and an indoor gymnasium which is used for rainy day activities. We offer preschool for children ages 2 through 4 and a full day Kindergarten. Before and after care is available for our students. Each of our classes features a low student-teacher ratio.

We offer preschool for children ages 2 through 4 and a full day Kindergarten. Before and after care is available for our students. Each of our classes features a low student-teacher ratio.
Statement of Philosophy
Children learn best in a safe, nurturing environment. Our school’s goal is to provide developmentally appropriate experiences to foster the growth of the whole child. Emphasis is placed on play and interactive learning to promote the social, emotional, academic and physical development of each child. Cognitive, creative and physical activities are planned to foster daily growth. An environment is provided that seeks to promote positive self esteem and social interaction. Our teachers strive to provide constant encouragement and praise, not only for the child’s products but also for the processes that he or she goes through in obtaining them.

As a Jewish school, we instill in our children values as well as opportunities to practice basic religious observances. The lessons we learn are those found in the Old Testament which is the foundation of our heritage.

Our school welcomes children from all religious, ethnic and racial backgrounds.
Our families are important resources, and we encourage their participation in our Early Childhood Program.
Curriculum Goals

Social / Emotional

Physical

     social development
     emotional development
     creativity

     gross motor
     fine motor

Cognitive

 Judaics

     language arts
     math
     science
     health
     social studies

     discovery
     experience
Admission Policy

Two Year Old Playgroup (Meets M-F, MWF or T/TH 9AM - 12PM)
A child must be two years old by September 30th of the current school year. The Early Childhood Director will consider accepting an October 15th Birthday if:
     1. There is space available
     2. Parent agrees to enroll his/her child in playgroup again the
         following year

Three/Four Year Old Mixed Classes (Meets M-F 9AM - 12PM)
A child must be three or four years old by September 30th of the current school year. They must also be fully toilet trained when school begins in September.

Registration*
Upon Registration the following items are required:

1. A completed registration form.
2. A non-refundable tuition deposit/see

    brochure for amount
3. A birth certificate for any child enrolling
    in our school for the first time.
4. Statement of custodial rights.


*A registration fee of one months tuition is due at the time the child is registered and is non-refundable. Monthly tuition fees are due the first of each month beginning September 1st and ending May 1st.



Note: Tuition is higher for Nitzanim class because the class size is limited to ten students per day, these children require more assistance from the teachers.

Parent Involvement
We encourage our parents to participate as volunteers in our classrooms, as well as other facets of our school program. At our
orientation meeting you will be given a parent participation form. Please fill it out as soon as possible and return the form to
your child’s teacher. All parents are encouraged to participate and volunteer for Shalom Yeladim and JCC events. A very important
benefit is our annual fund raiser 5K Race which directly benefits your children.

 
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