• Creativity. The most creative and innovative methodology in early childhood education

• A loving, Secure & Nurturing Staff. An intense and rigorous screening process takes place to ensure the safety of your child

• Jewish Values. Our mission is to provide a rich and joyous learning environment that will stimulate our children’s minds, nurture their souls, and embrace the wonder and beauty of our Jewish and American heritage.

Mission Statement
Our center is a nurturing place for children to discover their unique personalities and abilities. We are dedicated to providing the children with the best possible secular education as well as a warm introduction to the joyous traditions of Judaism. Our primary focus is on the needs of the individual child and how he or she can be best helped to reach his or her potential. It is our belief that by providing small family-like classes both the children and their parents can be personally cared for and have their needs met in the best possible way. At GB, we strive to instill within the children a desire to be life long learners who are proud of their heritage and develop a love for the fellow man

We believe …
* that the home is the most important factor in a child's development. We will always strive to support and complement the family in order to promote healthy development of children and parents.
* that loving, trusting, and respecting each child makes that child capable of loving, trusting and respecting others.
* that each child should be guided and encouraged to have a positive self-image.
* that children need a nurturing, safe and happy environment which promotes their natural curiosity and desire to learn.
* that play is the work of children and through it children explore the world around them by using their senses.
* that children deserve to have teachers whose values enable them to be excellent role models.

At The GB Early Childhood Center we see each child as a unique and precious gift entrusted into our care. This concept is what governs our school's educational approach. At GB, emphasis is placed on the individual child and on encouraging each child's innate inquisitiveness and thirst for knowledge.

Goals

To facilitate in your child’s emotional development;
To help each child express him or herself in a socially acceptable way, we try to model positive social behavior and help the children express and understand their feelings and reactions to daily events.

To provide a supportive environment for your child’s social development;
Play is a rich social experience through which your child learns and discovers many things about the world, including sharing and negotiating skills. Creativity and appropriate social interactions are nurtured in GB warm classroom environments.

To provide a safe, home-like, and stress-free environment where your child can thrive; By observing and interacting with their peers and listening to each other in a calm and balanced environment, the children will learn to work both independently and cooperatively all the while building their self-esteem.

To stimulate your child’s physical development;
Through gross motor exercises as well as fine motor activities, your child will be presented with a multitude of activities to stimulate his or her physical development. Throughout the year, indoor and outdoor physical activities will be offered at developmentally appropriate levels.

To care for your child’s physical health and well being;
Our child-centered environment is a safe place for your child to grow.
GB provides healthy snacks and the school facilities are kept in clean and sanitary condition. Staff members will be trained in C.P.R. and first aid.

To help your child build a positive Jewish identity;
we will lay the foundation for your child’s positive Jewish identity. Hebrew is introduced through songs, stories, and letter recognition and Jewish values are explored through integrated works, circle time discussions, art and stories.