These programs offer weekly Jewish-based connection and support for families with young children:
First Friends is an interactive class for children aged 1-2 and their caregivers, focusing on art, music, and holiday activities.
The First Year Moms’ Group supports new mothers and their infants by sharing parenting stories and observing Shabbat.
The Stepping Stones program is for children turning two years old between October 1 and December 31. It is designed to help children transition from attending school with a caregiver to attending school independently by mid-January, based on the class’s readiness.
This program is for children turning two years old on or before September 30, of the upcoming year, and they are not required to be toilet-independent. Through play, children develop early literacy and math skills, build motor skills, explore new concepts, and foster independence.
Designed for children turning three years old on or before September 30, who are expected to be working on toilet independence. Curious three-year-olds engage in activities to build social skills, practice conversational speech, develop literacy and math foundations, and enhance motor skills through play and art.
This program is for children turning four years old on or before September 30, who are expected to be toilet-independent. Energetic learners focus on advancing literacy and math skills, practicing social skills (like turn-taking), building independence, and refining motor skills through play and focused activities.
This program prepares students for elementary school, serving Jr. Kindergarten (age 5 between 10/1 and 12/31) and Kindergarten (age 5 on or before 9/30). The curriculum is designed around student interests and needs to foster creativity and curiosity.
Summer Session is a new program that blends the fun, familiar traditions of Camp Rodef Shalom with the steady routine and nurturing care families have loved in our ECC for more than 50 years. Launched as a standalone program in summer 2025, ECC Summer Session will continue as a regular extension of the school year.
Children turning 5 between October 1st and December 31st are eligible for Jr. Kindergarten with a recommendation from their previous teacher.
Jr. Kindergarten will share a classroom with our robust Kindergarten program and follow a project-based curriculum, in contrast to our play-based Pre-K program. Children will enjoy activities designed to increase Kindergarten readiness and independence skills through projects centered on early reading skills, writing, math, science, and art.
TRS ECC students are eligible for Temple Rodef Shalom’s extended day programs during the School Year. These programs are available for regular attendance as well as on a drop-in basis (Extended Aftercare not eligible for drop-in). Contact the ECC office to arrange a drop-in! To enroll: Fill out the NEW Programs Extending the Day form, now included in the school year Application for Admission.
8:00 – 9:00 AM – Available for children enrolled in 2s and up – Drop-ins welcome!
2:00 – 3:00 PM – Available for children enrolled in 3s 5-day EXT and Pre-K EXT – Drop-ins welcome!
Pick-up at 5:30 PM. M-F – Available for children enrolled in classes dismissing at 2:00 PM or 3:00 PM Enrollment only for the whole year.
