Ohr Kodesh Cong. Early Childhood Center & Full Day Program

Director of Full Day Preschool: Joanie Smeltz e-mail: jsmeltz@ohrkodesh.org

Ages: 2 – 4 (may turn 5 during school year)
Full day preschool program from 7:30 am-6:00 pm. Year round.
The Ohr Kodesh Full Day Preschool (FDP) is a synagogue-based program that caters to the needs of preschool children ages two through five. Provides a warm and caring atmosphere that fosters positive experiences and attitudes, and helps children develop social relationships, engage in appropriate play experiences based on their individual needs, interests, and abilities, and build a foundation for future academic pursuits.
Don’t need to be toilet trained. Jewish curriculum – Hebrew, art and movement enrichment classes. Licensed by Dept. of Human Services and accredited by MD State Board of Ed. and Nat’l Ass. for Ed. of young Children.
Open to all members of the community.

Director of Early Childhood Center: Joanie Smeltz e-mail: okecc@comcast.net
www.okecc.org
Children are encouraged to become enthusiastic, inquisitive learners. Deep respect for each child, parent and teacher and for the diverse needs of every individual.
Early Bird 8:15-9:15.
Mon-Fri, 9:15-1 then lunch bunch and enrichment till 2:30.
Preschool for 2 to 4 years old, ranging from 2 days a week to 5 days a week depending on age. Special program for toddlers 15-24 months with parent or caregiver twice a week.

Camp Gan Yeladim: two three-week sessions. Camp meets from 9-1 pm daily (for children ages two to five) with early bird session from 8-9 am. Option also available for two-year olds, 3 days/week (Mon, Wed, Fri) from 9 to 12 pm (optionally until 1pm). The camp is staffed by our experienced ECC teachers and teen counselors, and continues the play-based learning that is the ECC hallmark, including sports, arts, drama, and Hebrew. Nutritious snack provided daily, including fresh fruits or vegetables and dairy snacks. Potty training not required.

Location

8300 Meadowbrook Lane
Chevy Chase, MD 20815