Preschool

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Preschool is where the heart is…

• Small class sizes
• Curriculum based on children’s interests
• Rich, child-centered approach to Jewish curriculum
• Highly qualified teaching staff
• Weekly music and movement classes
• After school enrichment classes and early drop-off
• Extended day for Pre-K students
• Individual guidance for kindergarten placement


Preschool Admissions

 

We are now scheduling fall tours for those applying for the 2024-25 school year. Click Here to select a tour date.

We are now accepting applications for the 2024-25 school year. Click Here to apply.

(If you want information about other programs at BHS for young children, or if you are interested in a pre-K placement for the 2023-24 school year email Pam Karlin or call (718) 522-2070 X136.)

In general in order to apply to our Preschool, children must have turned two by September 1 of their entry year. For younger children, we offer classes and a partial separation program through our Parenting Center. If your child has a fall birthday and you would like to apply for a class that begins as partial separation and then becomes a drop-off program as your child turns 2, email Pam Karlin or call (718) 522-2070 X136 to discuss availability of this option.


Class Schedules and Tuition (2024-2025)

 

The Yellow Room – Turning Twos and Young Twos (2 Mornings)
8:45am-10:45am | Tuesdays and Thursdays September through November
8:45am-11:45am | Tuesdays and Thursdays December to June | $13,740

The Yellow Room – Young Twos (3 Mornings)
8:45am-11:45am | Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays | $18,380

The Blue Room – Middle Twos
8:45am-11:45am | Monday – Friday | $24,910

The Aqua Room – Older Twos and Young Threes
9:00am-12:30pm | Monday – Friday | $24,910

The Apple Room Older Twos and Turning Threes
9:00am-12:30pm | Monday – Friday | $24,910

The Purple Room – Young and Middle Threes
9:00am-1:00pm | Monday – Thursday | 9am-12:30pm on Fridays | $26,430

The Orange Room – Older Threes and Young Fours
9:00am-2:00pm | Monday – Thursday | 9am-12:30pm on Fridays | $28,040

The Olive Room – Turning Four to Pre-K
9:00am-3:00pm | Monday – Thursday | 9am-12:30pm on Fridays | $30,500

The Pomegranate Room – Turning Four to Pre-K
9:00am-3:00pm | Monday – Thursday | 9am-12:30pm on Fridays | $30,500


Our Program

Child-Centered Approach
We are dedicated to the belief that individual differences and learning styles should be celebrated and that children learn best through play in a kind, nurturing environment that cultivates their social, emotional, physical, cognitive and spiritual development.

BHS classrooms are designed to embrace exploration with open arms, open shelves, open-ended activities, and open minds! We look forward to listening to our students’ young voices and all they have to share each year. Our high teacher to student ratio allows teachers to support children in both their cognitive and emotional growth.

Emergent Curriculum
Every year and every class is different as they follow their interests! Children may complete a study of the firehouse, find out all about the farmers at the local green market, or perform their own play about the heroes they have invented. Literacy, science, art, and early math skills are incorporated into this engaging curriculum, creating highly motivated learners.

Enrichment
This year’s after school enrichment classes include “Once Upon a Yoga Mat,” creative dramatics with The Spellbound Theater Company, Super Soccer Stars, “What’s Cooking?” Gardening, and the BHS spin on a music class – “Rock Shabbat!”

We offer “Early Bird” early drop off beginning at 8:00am each morning.

All classes meet weekly with our music and movement specialists.

Children are active throughout the year in our indoor gym. The Preschool also has an outside play yard and is close to several parks in the area.

Jewish Curriculum
Teachers introduce the Jewish holidays to children in much the same way they approach curriculum, by making it relevant, meaningful and accessible to young learners. Stories, symbols, songs and even the tastes of holidays allow our students to begin exploration of Jewish traditions and values. Shabbat is celebrated with great enthusiasm with grape juice, challah, songs, and stories. Families often opt to join the “Challah Club” and take home a challah each Friday afternoon.

After BHS Preschool

Students from the Preschool go on to many local public and private schools. Teachers and administrators take an active role in kindergarten placement for our students through advisement and written student recommendations. For those families who join Brooklyn Heights Synagogue, kindergarten in the Religious School at BHS is free.

History

The Brooklyn Heights Synagogue Preschool opened its doors in the fall of 2002. Since that time the school has reflected the values and traditions held by the Brooklyn Heights Synagogue, an inclusive Reform synagogue with a history of community and social outreach. The caring sense of family and community that is central to the synagogue is incorporated into daily routines and the philosophy of the preschool.

 


Events & Donations

We need your support! You can donate to our early childhood program today by clicking here.

Your contribution will go straight to the Person Fund. This fund was established by Diane Person in memory of her husband Stanley Person, a beloved member and active supporter of the BHS preschool. To learn more about this fund, click here!

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Upcoming Events

SUMMER PROGRAMS

Click Here to take a look at some of our summer programs!

Please contact Pam for more information. pam@bhsbrooklyn.org | 718-522-2070 x 136.