2700 Spring Rd Newport News, Va 23606
757-930-1422 | Fax: 757-930-3762


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Accredited by National Association for the Education of Young Children

 

 

The UJC Early Childhood Center

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.

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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.