The Early Childhood Education Center (ECEC) at the Temple of Israel is committed to providing the highest quality early childhood education program. We are the only preschool of its kind in the Upstate of South Carolina. Great emphasis is placed on the quality of the interaction between staff and children and the developmental appropriateness of the curriculum. The ECEC welcomes children of all faiths.

                                                                                           

ECEC is dedicated to the growth and development of young children in a Jewish environment. Our preschool program is designed to encourage each child to develop his/her potential within a warm, supportive, and stimulating environment. We support and encourage the social, emotional, intellectual, physical, and spiritual development of our children. Children are encouraged to learn through their play. Our developmental curriculum offers a healthy balance of art, music, language arts, fine motor play, gross motor play, social interaction, science, multi-cultural and Jewish topics. It is through these daily activities that our children will acquire a solid sense of security, a positive self-esteem, and a long-term enthusiasm for learning.

 

In addition to the general curriculum, enriching activities are provided to enhance the student's learning. Each week, our ECEC children participate in music, gym, and a Shabbat celebration. Additionally, children enjoy special activities and events during the school year including the celebration of Jewish holidays.

 

• Open to children age 6 weeks through age 5
• 2, 3 and 5 day schedules
• Half day/Full day/Extended hours
• Preschool program - 9:00am - 1:00pm
• Full day - 8:00am - 5:00pm

  ECEC Curriculum

 For the following school year, our registration process begins the third week each January. Those children currently enrolled and Temple of Israel members have priority for two weeks only.

The public may register to enroll the first week of February. Parents will submit the ECEC Registration Form and registration fee. Once your child has been accepted, you will receive the enrollment package in  July via e-mail.  Forms are also online.

If you are registering your child at other times of the school year, and an opening is available, plans will be made to enroll the child immediately upon receiving a completed enrollment packet, registration fee, and tuition fees.

   Tuition and Fees 2010-2011

 ECEC School Calendar 2010-2011

Parent  Organization
10 Reasons to Get Involved
2010-2011 Parent Handbook coming soon

All parents become members of  the Parents Organization upon their child's enrollment.

• Summer Camp 2010
• Current Month's Calendar
• ECEC Brochure
• Photo Gallery

2010-2011 Registration Ages 1-4

2010-2011 Registration Infants -1 yr.

2010-2011 Kindergarten Registration

Wait List Form

2010-2011 DSS 2900 Form

2010-2011 Permission Form

2010-2011 Parent Volunteer Form

2010-2011 Check List

2010-2011 Enrollment Form

2010-2011 Emergency Contact Form

2010-2011 Developmental History Form

2010-2011 Allergy Emergency Plan

           

As Director of the Early Childhood Education Center at Temple of Israel, I thank you for entrusting us with the education of your precious child. We know you made the right choice!

We have an extraordinary program here at ECEC that combines developmentally appropriate Judaic and secular activities to encourage learning, discovery, and independence. Our classroom staff, along with the movement, music and Judaic specialists use hands on, real life experiences to foster success and self-confidence with each of our students.

A successful preschool experience requires a partnership between home and school. Cooperation and active parent participation are essential to meet these goals. Parents and teachers, who work together with commitment, facilitate successful holiday celebrations, social activities, and positive memories for our children.

Your Parent Handbook represents a brief summary of the policies and procedures of our preschool. I look forward to getting to know each of you and your families.

Please feel free to contact me, my door is always open.

Stephanie Glasser-Alfieri, M.Ed.
ECEC Director

(864) 292 - 1782  EXT. 107

ECEC@templeofisrael.org