Nevatim (“Sprouts”) Preschool-Daycare

Now enrolling for 2013-14 (2.9-5 years). Call for a tour.

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Come see us in action. Email rafi@kesherweb.org, give us a call at 617 576 0830, or just drop by!

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Kesher Nevatim- Our Preschool Daycare

Kesher Nevatim (=”Sprouts”), Kesher’s preschool daycare program, captures the warmth and intimacy of a family day-care, with the educational experience and resources that have made Kesher a byword for thoughtful and progressive Jewish education and child care.Nevatim is a small, multi-age program (2.9 through 5 years), in the Reggio-Emilia tradition, housed in a sunlit, purpose-designed loft space.Sprouts experience the joy of being part of a community, while expert teachers meet their individual needs, nurture personal interests, and build skills and abilities. An ‘emergent curriculum’ allows us to closely follow the children’s cues regarding how and what they are ready to explore, play with, and learn from.
At Kesher Nevatim, children encounter Judaism through play, social interaction, cooking, singing and more — a rich weave of Jewish tradition and culture. Nevatim isn’t just a place to learn about Jewish heritage. It’s a place where Judaism is integral to a nurturing, exciting and caring environment, designed first and foremost to inspire a happy, inquisitive and community-oriented childhood.

Click here to download the Nevatim Application Form

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Nevatim Daily Schedule

8:30 Shalom/Choices (arrival/ free play)

10:00 Ma’agal (meeting)

10:15 Kibud (snack)Clean up, Choices

11:00 Z’man Ba’khutz (outdoor play)

12:00 Lunch

1:30  Zman Shaket (quiet time)- children who do not nap are provided with quiet activities while others are sleeping or we may work on a “special project” just for them.

2:45 Choices

3:30 Kibbud (snack)

4:00 Z’man Ba’khutz (outdoor play)

4:40 Choices

5:10 Ma’agal (final circle time)

5:30 L’hitraot, Pick up

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Kesher Nevatim Tuition

Core Tuition per year

*Full day, hours are 8.30-5.30 M-T, and 8.30-3:30PM Fri.

5 day week          $1383 per month    $16,600 per year

3 day week          $1041per month    $12,500  per year

*Half day, hours are 8.30-1.30PM

5 day week          $816 per month    $9,800 per year

3 day week          $571 per month    $6,860 per year

Application Form            $40

Registration Deposit        $500

Find out more about us by contacting Rafi, the director at rafi@kesherweb.org

Or just give us a call at 617 576 0830.

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Our Teachers

Sam Frydman comes to us with  many years of teaching experience in Jewish early childhood education. In addition to that experience, Sam brings our classroom fluency in Hebrew, art, music, and a wealth of ideas about how to engage children in the rhythms  of Jewish life and culture. She also tutors B’nei Mitzvah and adults in Hebrew language.You will hear Sam singing with the children through the day – and you will hear those songs again when your children bring them home to their family routines too! “Our job as teachers is to love, nurture, and provide structure for our children, in a safe, and warm environment. in which they can grow and flourish as individuals, and learn to enter into community“

Laura Stone comes to us with many years of experience in early childhood education, and as a director of a public school preschool program. Deeply experienced in the Reggio Emilia school of early-childhood education, Laura brings her educational philosophy into every aspect of the school  day. “Children learn through play and hands-on exploration in an atmosphere where they have the opportunities to observe, interact with materials, peers, environment, and community; and the encouragement to create, try out new things, share thoughts and ideas, and take new risks.   Our job as teachers is to help children develop a sense of curiosity, independence, self-confidence and self-esteem: these skills will help them to be successful learners.  We do this by creating a joyful, rich, developmentally challenging, and respectful environment where children can explore and develop as individuals and within a community setting.”

Dina Mardell brings us many years of experience as a teacher in progressive early childhood classrooms. She is also a mentor teacher in Lesley College’s early childhood education program. Dina launched Kesher’s pilot Nevatim program, and has been an advisor to Kesher about early childhood for many years, as well as a parent to two children in the afterschool program.