The UJC Early Childhood Center is currently accepting applications
for our 2010-2011 school year. Please feel free to contact
the UJC Early Childhood Center office at 757-930-1422 with
any questions.
We
offer preschool for children ages 12 months through Pre-K.
We offer before care at 7am and after care until 6pm for our
families who require these services. Each of our classes features
a low student-teacher ratio. We offer an afterschool activities
program that includes dance, art, karate , and stretch and
grow.
If
you would like to visit, please call and set up a day and
time that works for both our staff and your schedule. We look
forward to meeting you!
About the UJC Early Childhood
Center
Since
1948 the United Jewish Community of the Virginia Peninsula
has operated a preschool. We are currently located in Newport
News Virginia . Our preschool has four classrooms. There is
a fully equipped outdoor
playground and an indoor gymnasium which is used for rainy
day and after school activities.
We
offer preschool for children ages 12 months through Pre-K.
Before and after care is available for our families who require
these services. Each of our classes features a low student-teacher
ratio. We are currently working on reaccreditation
of NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young
Children).
Our Mission
Children
learn best in a safe, nurturing environment. Our school's
goal is to provide developmentally appropriate and academically
sound 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 this daily growth. An environment
is provided that seeks to promote positive self esteem
and social interaction. Our teachers strive to provide
constant encouragement so that the children become acquainted
with the process of learning and not be concerned with
the final outcome of their creations.
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.