Established in 1978, the Congregation Beth Elohim Early Childhood Center has rapidly become one of the most highly regarded nursery school/kindergarten programs in the New York metropolitan area. Located in the residential community of Park Slope, in the heart of Brownstone Brooklyn, the Early Childhood Center enjoys an unparalleled setting, one block west of Prospect Park.

The Early Childhood Center offers a variety programs for children birth through five years old. Our Tots Drop-in Center is open Monday through Thursday mornings for children birth through 20 months. The Drop-in Center is a large indoor play space with age appropriate toys and activities coordinated by an early childhood educator.

Our Tots On The Move program offers a series of innovative programs specifically designed for you and your young child age 21-30 months. This program provides parents or caregivers and children with an opportunity for social interaction, creates an atmosphere which fosters close adult-child bonding and gives young children a sense of independence and self confidence through the development of new skills.

Our Nursery School (ages 2.3 - 5 years old) provides a learning environment, which permits children to grow physically, socially, cognitively and emotionally at a pace and in a manner that is uniquely suited to the individual child. The school’s developmental-interactive approach provided children with a sense of security and community through which children can develop meaningful interpersonal relationships, both peers and adults. Curriculum is imparted through an integrated, theme-oriented approach and the development of literacy through language experiences is an important aspect of each classroom.

Children are introduced to the Jewish Culture through the symbols and stories of the Jewish holidays. The Jewish calendar provided an endless variety of songs, food, fragrances and ritual objects, provides the children with many wonderful learning opportunities.

The professional teaching staff of the Early Childhood Center consists of group teachers with Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees in Early Childhood Education and New York State Certification, and assistant teachers with college training in early childhood educations who are currently candidates for teaching degrees.