NEXT Program at Gratz College
Gutman Early Learning Center
7605 Old York Rd. • Melrose Park, PA 19027
215-635-7300, ext. 135 • NEXT@gratz.edu • gratz.edu/NEXT
Professional learning program for supplementary school teachers. Offers free
classes, mentorships, assessment tools and professional growth plans for
supplementary school teachers.

7500 West Ave. • Melrose Park, PA 19027
215-635-5570, Ext. 125 • Fax: 215-635-8155
Gutman@FelsKids.org A nationally (NAEYC) accredited, state-licensed program providing early
childhood education for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and children tran-
sitioning to kindergarten. The program features specialists including a
Hebrew enrichment program, sign language, creative movement and
music, etc. A summer camp with an in-ground pool and many specialists
is open to the community. Scholarships and state subsidies are available
for families meeting the eligibility requirements.

Gan Classroom — Torah U’Mitzvos classroom for 3- and 4-year-olds
is a joint venture of Federation Early Learning Services and the Politz
Hebrew Academy. Provides an Orthodox education and observes
Orthodox dietary laws. Morah Debbie Ungar designed the Judaic class-
room (approved by Rabbi Dov Brisman of Young Israel of Elkins Park),
which also features special programming such as Kidnetics, sign lan-
guage and music. The program prepares children for enrollment in
Orthodox day schools. Offers full daycare five days per week. Summer
camp is available.

OROT Program
7601 Old York Rd. • Melrose Park, PA 19027
215-935-0020 • info@orotkids.org • orotkids.org
A special needs initiative in the Philadelphia area Jewish day schools. In con-
junction with host day schools, OROT personnel set policy, create and super-
vise programs, provide financial support and advocate for services provided to
children with special needs. OROT and the host day schools seek to provide
the best possible curriculum, within a supportive and inclusive environment.

Reconstructionist Rabbinical Communities
In association with the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College
1299 Church Rd. • Wyncote, PA 19095
215-576-0800 • Fax: 215-576-6143
info@rrc.edu • JewishRecon.org
Provides guidance, curricula and direct consulting to affiliated con gregational
synagogue schools.

EARLY-CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Early child care and education in the Jewish community are available through
Federation Early Learning Services. Other programs are under the auspices of
synagogues or located in synagogues (operated by private owners) and in Jewish
community centers.

Federation Early Learning Services
Myer and Rosaline Feinstein Campus
10700 Jamison Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19116
215-676-7550 • Fax: 215-676-9498
info@FelsKids.org • FELSKids.org
Provides state-licensed, NAEYC accredited and Keystone Stars top ranking
early childhood centers for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, kindergartners and
elementary school children in eight centers and one public school location
throughout the Delaware Valley. FELS’ programs have received the highest
attainable ratings by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Typically enrollment
is fulltime, though part-week enrollment is available at some locations. Jewish
programming is an integral part of the curriculum. Staff, in collaboration with a
child development specialist, maximizes the abilities and development of all
children enrolled. Parents are viewed as partners and are encouraged to
become actively involved in their child’s education. Parent associations organize
educational, social and fundraising activities for the entire family. Scholarships
and state subsidies available for families meeting eligibility requirements.

Buerger Early Learning Center
619 North Broad St. • Philadelphia, PA 19123
267-535-2643 • Buerger@FELSkids.org
Early childhood education program for infants, toddlers and
preschoolers. Full and part-week whole day schedules are available.

A secular curriculum is complemented by a Jewish curriculum that
integrates the synagogue’s rabbi and cantor on a regular basis. Buerger
participates in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Keystone Stars
Quality Initiative Program which upholds the highest standards in the
state. Scholarships and state subsidies are available for families meet-
ing the eligibility requirements.

Kehillah Early Learning Center
Congregation Ohev Shalom • 2 Chester Rd. • Wallingford, PA
610-872-0400 • Fax: 215-872-0557 • Kehillah@FelsKids.org
A nationally (NAEYC) accredited, state-licensed program providing early-
childhood education for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and children in
kindergarten. Activities include Israeli dance, gymnastics, sign language
lessons, music and development, etc. Participates in the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania’s Keystone Stars Quality Initiative Program. A summer camp
with many specialists is open to the community. Scholarships and state sub-
sidies are available for families meeting the eligibility requirements.

Kol Ami Early Learning Center
8201 High School Rd. • Elkins Park, PA 19027
215-635-4180 • Fax: 215-635-4186 • KolAmi@FELSKids.org
A joint program with Congregation Kol Ami providing early-childhood
education programs to toddlers and pre-schoolers in a small group setting.

A secular curriculum is complemented by a Jewish curriculum integrating
the synagogue’s rabbi, cantor and a Hebrew specialist. Fitness, sign language
and special events enrich the year-round camp program. Scholarships and
state subsidies are available for families meeting eligibility requirements.

K’tonton Early Learning Center
Congregation Beth El-Ner Tamid
715 Paxon Hollow Rd. • Broomall, PA 19003
610-325-4831 • Fax: 610-356-8091 • Ktonton@FelsKids.org
A joint program of Federation Early Learning Center and Congregation
Beth El-Ner Tamid providing early childhood education for infants, toddlers
and preschoolers. Earned a four-star rating, through the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania’s Keystone Stars Quality Initiative Program. Provides part or
full-time options. Offers specialists, including Hebrew enrichment, karate,
kinetics, etc. A summer camp program open to the community includes
sports, water play, specialists in Israeli dance, yoga, music and field trips.

Lassin Early Learning Center
Myer and Rosaline Feinstein Campus
10800 Jamison Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19116
215-677-7191 • Fax: 215-969-3502 • Lassin@FelsKids.org
A nationally (NAEYC) accredited, state-licensed programing providing
early-childhood education for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-
age children. Achieved a four-star rating through the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania’s Keystone Stars Quality Initiative Program. A summer
camp with swimming and specialists is open to the community. Scholar-
ships and state subsidies are available for families meeting the eligibility
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