OUR PROGRAMS
Temple Rodef Shalom Early Childhood Center offers many classes serving children from birth (with a caregiver) through kindergarten.
First Friends
A weekly interactive parent-child class for children between ages one and two. The class is facilitated by a teacher and includes art, music, snack, and Jewish holiday activities.
A grandparent or caregiver is welcome to attend with the child.
Wednesdays 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
First Year Moms' Group
Celebrate your infant’s first year and connect with other new mothers in a meaningful way. This moms’ group meets Friday mornings to discuss parenting issues, support one another, and share stories. Moms and babies observe Shabbat together each week.
Fridays 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
“[The First Friends class] has been a true blessing to our family, and mainly me! The Wednesday class built such a bond and sense of camaraderie amongst the children and parents… Sarah is basically a national treasure. She is such an understanding sounding board, level-headed advice giver (when asked), and overall calming force.”
ECC Parent
Stepping Stones
For children turning 2 between 10/1/25 and 12/31/25
Stepping Stones is a program designed to support your child’s transition from attending school with a caregiver to attending school independently. All students will attend school independently by mid-January; exact dates depend on each class’s readiness.
Tuesday/Thursday
9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
2-Year-Olds
For children turning 2 on or before 9/30/25
Children are not expected to be toilet-independent
2-year-olds are like sponges, soaking up information from the world around them! At school, they learn new words and concepts, explore the world with their senses, build gross- and fine-motor skills through play, develop early literacy and math skills, engage in pretend-play, and begin building a sense of independence.
2 days per week
9:00 a.m. - Noon
3 days per week
9:00 a.m. - Noon
5 days per week
9:00 a.m. - Noon
3-Year-Olds
For children turning 3 on or before 9/30/25
Children are expected to be working on becoming toilet-independent
3-year-olds are curious and eager to learn about the world around them! At school, they ask and answer “why” questions, build early literacy and math skills, learn new words and grammar through conversational speech, develop gross- and fine-motor skills through play and art activities, explore the world around them through their senses, and become more and more social with friends and grownups!
3 days per week
9:00 a.m. - Noon
4 days per week
9:00 a.m. - Noon
5 days per week
9:00 a.m. - Noon
5 days per week
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Pre-K
For children turning 4 on or before 9/30/25
Children are expected to be toilet-independent
4-year-olds are social, energetic learners! At school, they learn more literacy and math skills, practice social skills like turn-taking and conversation, further build a sense of independence and competence, practice gross- and fine-motor skills through play and at-the-table activities, learn about the world around them by exploring with their senses and asking questions, and engage in imaginative pretend play!
5 days per week
9:00 a.m. - Noon
5 days per week
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Kindergarten
Children must be 5 on or before 9/30/2025
5 days per week
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
TRS PROGRAMS EXTENDING THE DAY
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!
Before Care
8:00 – 9:00 a.m. – Available for children enrolled in 2s and up – Drop-ins welcome!
Aftercare
2:00 – 3:00 p.m. – Available for children enrolled in 3s 5-day EXT and Pre-K EXT – Drop-ins welcome!
Pick-up at 5:30 p.m. M-F – Available for children enrolled in classes dismissing at 2:00 p.m. or 3:00 p.m. Enrollment only for the whole year
ECC
Summer Session
New in Summer 2025, children can experience the fun traditions of Camp Rodef Shalom combined with the consistency and nurturing that makes our licensed age-appropriate preschool program so amazing!
This program is open to children who are rising 3s and Pre-K students in the calendar year in which they are attending Summer Session.
SUMMER SESSION
NEW in Summer 2025
Summer Session is a new program designed to combine the fun traditions of Camp Rodef Shalom with the consistency and nurturing of the ECC that parents and kids have loved for over 50 years. ECC Summer Session will begin in summer 2025 as a standalone program before becoming a regular extension of the school year in ’25-26 onwards.
Who teaches Summer Session?
Summer Session is a new program designed to combine the fun traditions of Camp Rodef Shalom with the consistency and nurturing of the ECC that parents and kids have loved for over 50 years. ECC Summer Session will begin in summer 2025 as a standalone program before becoming a regular extension of the school year in ’25-26 onwards.
Who is eligible for Summer Session?
Summer Session is open to children who will turn 3 (i.e. a “rising 3s student”) or 4 (a “rising Pre-K student”) by September 30th of that calendar year. For example, a child who turns 4 in August 2025 will be eligible for Summer Session 2025 as a rising Pre-K student, but a child who turns 4 in November 2025 will be eligible for Summer Session 2025 as a rising 3s student.
Rising Kindergarteners are eligible for Camp Rodef Shalom. Click here to explore Camp Rodef Shalom’s options!
What enrollment options are there?
Weeks Offered Summer Session 2025
- 5 weeks (June 23, 2025 – July 25, 2025)
- 6 weeks (June 23, 2025 – August 1, 2025)
- 8 weeks (June 23, 2025 – August 15, 2025)
Weeks Offered Summer Session 2026
- 5 weeks (June 22, 2026 – July 24, 2026)
- 6 weeks (June 22, 2026 – July 31, 2026)
- 8 weeks (June 22, 2026 – August 14, 2026)
Schedule Options Summer Session 2025
- 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. eligible for Aftercare
- ALL students attend 5 days/week
Options Extending the Day Summer Session 2025
- Before care 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. drop-ins available
- Aftercare 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. drop-ins available; must choose 2:00 p.m. dismissal
How much does Summer Session cost?
Click here to view the Summer Session ’25 Tuition and Fees chart
Summer Session ’26 tuition prices coming soon!
Will snacks and lunch be provided?
The ECC will provide morning snacks to children enrolled in Summer Session! Children enrolled until 12:00 p.m. will not have lunch at school; children enrolled until 2:00 p.m. (with or without Aftercare) will need to bring a lunch every day.
Children enrolled in Aftercare or Extended Aftercare will receive an additional snack in the afternoon.
The ECC is a peanut-, tree nut-, sesame-, pork-, and shellfish-free school; all snacks provided at school are free of these ingredients, and lunches provided by families should be as well. Additional allergies will be accommodated.
Will children nap at Summer Session?
Children who end their Summer Session day at 12:00, 2:00, or 3:00 p.m. will not have a nap time during their time at school; classes dismissing at 2:00 or 3:00 instead have quiet wind-down time in the classroom every day.
How do I enroll my child in Summer Session?
Applications for Summer Session 2025, School Year ’25-26, and Summer Session 2026 will be accepted beginning January 6th, 2025 (priority registration; see next section for eligibility) or January 30th, 2025 (general public).
To register for Summer Session 2025, fill out this online form
NOTE: Summer Session ’25 is currently FULL and waitlisted. To be added to the waitlist, fill out the above application.
To register for Summer Session 2026, fill out the School Year 2025-2026 Application
How are applications decided?
Members of Temple Rodef Shalom, current and past ECC families, and younger siblings of Camp Rodef Shalom (’25) campers receive access to registration materials before the general public.
Because space in Summer Session is limited, preference is given to families desiring more weeks and/or longer days.
TRS Early Childhood Center | 2100 Westmoreland St., Falls Church, VA 22043 | 703.532.2227 | 
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formerly Temple Rodef Shalom Nursery School
TRS Early Childhood Center
2100 Westmoreland St., Falls Church, VA 22043 | 703.532.2227
formerly Temple Rodef Shalom Nursery School