ECC Registration Opens in January

If you have a preschooler, WHC’s incredible Early Childhood Centers are waiting for you. Our boutique model offers children and families personalized attention, unparalleled flexibility, and the area’s strongest student-to-caregiver ratios.

We believe children are capable, competent, and full of wonder. We view learning as a process of construction, growth, and reflection. Our team of educators provides intentional experiences that spark questions, inspire creativity, and set the stage for positive interactions and a smooth transition to what’s next.

Jewish ethical values provide a foundation from which we strive to nurture, support, and create connections with our children, families, professional staff, and community.

We know the early childhood years are filled with wonder and challenge and are proud to have strong partnerships with outstanding organizations like Growing Minds Therapy and Bumblebee Pediatric Therapy who offer complimentary assessments and consultations to every family enrolled in our program. Together with our partners, we support each child and their family, helping them prepare to launch from our school community to the next stage of their education.

Families enrolled in WHC’s preschool receive complimentary membership to the congregation as a demonstration of the strong connection between our synagogue and the school community.

In mid-January, we open our rolling admissions process for the 2025-2026 school year and 2025 summer programming. We would love to welcome you for a tour and invite you to bring your child(ren) so they can explore our school as well!

Interested in learning more or scheduling a tour? Contact our ECC Directors. Louise Van Schaack — RJW ECC in Potomac, MD (lvanschaack@whctemple.org) Kristin Zeldes — E-T ECC in D.C. (kzeldes@whctemple.org)

You’re invited to explore WHC’s preschool – proud to be…

• Staffed by nurturing, experienced, and dynamic educators who operate as an extension of your love while your child is in their care;
• A program rooted in universal values that reinforces and builds upon that which is most meaningful to you;
• A place that follows the flow of the Jewish year, celebrating and experiencing the fullness of Jewish tradition, joy, and pride;
• An environment that believes in supporting each child on their individual journey, sharing resources and communicating openly;
• A multi-generational community of parents, children, educators, and clergy who support one another through all of life’s ups, downs, messes, and more;
• A space that feels exciting and is designed with intention;
• A place that prepares each child to launch into whatever their next step in the journey will be — knowing full well that we are here as partners indefinitely!

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