The Infant/Toddler Program continues to accept applications on a rolling basis.
Click here to download the 2018-2019 Early Childhood Learning Center registration packet.
The primary goal of our Infant/Toddler Program is to provide each child with the best of care in a clean and nurturing environment. Our nurturing Educators work to encourage each child in every stage of his or her social and emotional growth as well as to support and strengthen language and cognitive development. The daily routine is set up to provide stimulating experiences for children to learn and explore their environment through their own curiosity.
Each child is given individualized care. In the Infant classroom, the children follow their own schedules until they begin their preparation for the Toddler classroom. All programming is developmentally appropriate. The children are stimulated through music, songs, language and interaction. A variety of safe toys are offered and utilized in order to stimulate growth and provide multiple learning opportunities. The Educators provide nurturing, sensory experiences and physical contact through holding, rocking, talking, and singing. We follow an emergent curriculum which is based on the children’s interests and ideas.
For children ages 2–5 years old (by 9/30)
Part-time: Monday–Friday, 9am–1pm with Extended Day options
Full-time: Monday-Friday, 7:30am–6pm
For children ages 2–5 years old (by 9/30)
The Extended Day Program complements the morning preschool program and provides children with a warm, caring, and safe environment. Children participate in a variety of age-appropriate activities in a positive setting, orchestrated by a creative and qualified staff.
Extended Day Options*
Monday–Friday
Early Morning Extended Day:
7:30am–9am
Early Afternoon Extended Day:
1pm–4pm
*Children must be enrolled in the 5 day, 9am–1pm preschool program. Two day-extended day minimum required.
New Baby On The Way?
If you are expecting a new baby, or already have an infant or toddler, connect with Growing Jewish Families' j.family ambassador program to receive a j.baby bag or j.toddler tote full of free goodies and to meet other Jewish families in your area.
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Infants
Infant seats, low tables and chairs are provided when eating. Babies are either held or sit in bouncy chairs when bottle‐fed until they are able to hold their own bottle.
- Labeled and dated bottles (sippy cups should be brought in as children begin to use them)
- Breast milk, formula or milk may be brought in daily or weekly and will be stored in the refrigerator or freezer
- Snacks and lunch, when your child begins eating solid food
- All food in labeled and dated containers
- Feeding utensils as needed
Toddlers
Low tables and chairs are provided for meal times. Toddlers are encouraged to practice feeding themselves in order to promote self-help skills and Educators guide and assist as needed. The ECLC provides a morning and afternoon snack, as well as lunch. All food items are kosher and nut free.
- Morning and afternoon snacks
- Lunch - vegetarian and meat options available
- Water is offered throughout the day
Fairfax: Infant-5 yrs
Infant Toddler, Preschool, Enrichment
703.537.3051
Alexandria: 16 months-4 yrs
Infant Toddler, Preschool, Enrichment
703.537.3084
Grades K-8
Before- & After-School Care (BASE), Enrichment, Camp
703.537.3092
j.dance program
Children-Adult Dance Classes
703.537.3057