Here's why our family loves TINS:
The best of all worlds--warmth as well as an excellent learning environment with a flexible schedule that really helps parents. The teachers know and care for each child individually to help them explore and discover the world around them. Enrichment programs ensure that the children are exposed to a variety of experiences from nature to culture, art, music and of course PLAY. An emphasis on socialization gives kids the tools they need to interact with others effectively. The staff is keenly aware of personal issues like potty training, new babies, family changes and helps parents navigate these times. Overall, I couldn't be happier and neither could my son!
We have had a wonderful experience at Temple Israel Nursery School. Our older son went through the program and is now a thriving, well-adjusted 1st grader. Our younger son is at TINS now and always looks forward to school days. He is flourishing there with his loving teachers.
Space: the classrooms are spacious and light-filled; they have a huge indoor room (previously a gym) for riding bikes and playing on rainy and chilly days.
Curriculum: the program is a child-centered balance of academics, play, and exploration of the world; they have enrichment activities like baking, music, reading, and animals.
Hours: the scheduling is flexible, with a half-day or a 9:00-2:30 extended-day option 5 days/week
Highly recommended!
Location: it is situated in the woods, but just a minute or two up the hill from the upper village, with tons of fresh air and a brand new playground.
I can't say enough good things about the Early Childhood Center at Temple Israel. My child attended this program. The teachers are great and work so well with the children. The children have a variety of learning activities and the program teaches them an introduction to Jewish ritual and tradition. Families come from across Northern Westchester including Briarcliff Manor, Cortlandt Manor, Croton, Millwood, Ossining, Peekskill, Pleasantville and Yorktown Heights. The temple provides complementary membership to families with children in the Early Childhood Center. There are special tot Shabbat programs as well as tot services for High Holy Days. It's a great place and a great way to meet other families with young children in the area.
Staff: it is run by very experienced teachers with graduate degrees who have been at TINS for years.
Friends: the community of families we have met through the school is supportive, fun, and inclusive.
We love Temple Israel! My oldest daughter had a wonderful experience there, and now my son attends five days a week. The staff are warm and caring, and have created a real sense of community. My son loves the exercise program and the cooking classes, as well as the music and library programs. He is developing academically as well as socially. I would highly recommend Temple Israel's Nursery School program!
Temple Israel is a US Synagogue based in Croton On Hudson, New York. Temple Israel is located at 31 Glengary Ln, Croton-On-Hudson, NY 10520, USA.
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