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Baer Family Early Childhood Learning Center

A David Posnack JCC Preschool

at Temple Bat Yam conveniently located in Fort Lauderdale

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EDUCATION: Sensory and skill-based, child-centered learning experiences • STEM and technology activities • Kids’ Kitchen • Butterfly & succulent gardens • Occupational and speech/language pathologists are available

PHYSICAL EDUCATION: Gross motor skills development • Music • JCATCH Kid Fitness Program • Karate, gymnastics, creative movement and yoga • Two developmentally appropriate playgrounds

JEWISH EDUCATION: Sheva – JCCA’s early childhood learning framework rooted in Jewish tradition and culture • Weekly Shabbat • Holiday celebrations • Judaica activities

INFANTS
Ages 2-12 months

  • Year-round, month-to-month program.
  • Developmentally appropriate curriculum includes music, water play, indoor and outdoor play, storytelling and arts and crafts.
  • Housed in our early childhood learning center, the Infant Care Center offers a safe and loving environment for your child.
  • Infant maximum ratio – 1 adult - to - 3 children
  • Convenient & flexible hours for working parents.
  • Infant Care Center classes limited to 9 babies/toddlers.
  • View the 2022-2023 Early Childhood Brochure for school times & prices.

TODDLERS
Child must be 12 months by September 1, 2022.

  • Developmentally appropriate curriculum includes music, water play, indoor and outdoor play, storytelling and arts and crafts.
  • Toddlers learn beginning social skills and educational concepts, offering a wonderful preschool experience.
  • The half-day program option includes a snack and lunch.
  • Class limited to 10 students.
  • View the 2022-2023 Early Childhood Brochure for school times & prices.

TWO-YEAR-OLD PROGRAM
Child must be 2 years old by September 1, 2022.

  • Developmentally appropriate curriculum includes science, social studies, water play, holidays, early math, language skills and Judaica, as well as drama, music and indoor and outdoor play.
  • This program encourages independence and introduces children to a child-centered school environment
  • Students learn through sensory exploration in an environment that encourages individual growth and abilities.
  • The half-day program option includes a snack and lunch.
  • View the 2022-2023 Early Childhood Brochure for school times & prices.

THREE-YEAR-OLD PROGRAM
Child must be 3 years old by September 1, 2022 and must be toilet trained.

  • Developmentally appropriate curriculum includes early literacy, math readiness, pre-writing skills, music, indoor and outdoor play, library, art, science, computers, swimming and Judaica.
  • This program encourages independence and introduces children to a child-centered school environment.
  • Students learn through sensory exploration in an environment that encourages individual growth and abilities.
  • The half-day program option includes a snack and lunch.
  • View the 2022-2023 Early Childhood Brochure for school times & prices.

PRE-KINDERGARTEN

We offer the Florida State sponsored Voluntary Pre-K Program (VPK). 

Child must be 4 years old by September 1, 2022 and must be toilet trained (no exceptions).

  • Morning VPK program (9:00 a.m. - Noon) offers experiences in early literacy, math readiness, pre-writing skills, music, indoor and outdoor play, library art, science, computers and Judaica.
  • Afternoon activities include music, creative arts, swimming, karate, yoga, computers, physical education and indoor & outdoor play.
  • View the 2022-2023 Early Childhood Brochure for school times & prices.

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The Baer Family Early Childhood Learning Center is located at Temple Bat Yam in Fort Lauderdale.
 5151 NE 14th Terrace, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334