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The Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center Early Childhood Education program is
designed to develop the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual well-being
of each child through our developmental milestone curriculum. Our focus is on creating
a safe and nurturing environment which offers opportunities for exploration and
discovery. We strive to develop curiosity, imagination, self-esteem, caring for
others, and the ability to play both cooperatively and independently. We are committed
to expanding community access to recreational and social programs for children with
disabilities. The program is multi-sensory.
Experiences are provided to encourage growth
in the following areas:
• Fine and Gross Motor Coordination
• Sensory Integration
• Cognitive and Adaptive Skills
• Socio-emotional Development
• Language Development
• Moral Development
• Spanish as a Second Language
The environmental components in the classroom are enhanced by the “ta’am” (flavor)
of Judaism, the heritage and values, which allows the children to cultivate a positive
sense of identity for themselves and with the greater community. Cultural diversity
is promoted and respected as children and families share their traditions from around
the globe.
The curriculum emphasizes the
development of the “whole child.”
Learning activities are designed to
match the developmental stages of
each child. Attention is directed at the
process and pleasure of discovery in
each project and not on the final
product. Quality teachers and
specialists offer an integrated approach
to education, skillfully interweaving
academic goals and objectives as they
build on what children can do, and
challenge them to try new things.
Language arts, reading and math
readiness skills, art, science, move ment,
dramatic and imaginative play, and
creative activities are linked through
individual units as they are explored.
Jewish culture, traditions, holidays,
and heritage are studied and celebrated
with songs, stories, dance, cooking, and
crafts. Shabbat is celebrated at school
each week in an atmosphere of joyful
togetherness and sharing.
Specialties: All children are offered specialties by
professional staff in music, physical
education and Spanish. Computers are
offered to students in 4+ year old classes.
TOTALEHS
(18–23 months)
TOTalehs offers one of the best toddler
programs available in San Diego County.
Parents and toddlers will love the
individualized attention provided by an
extraordinary staff who promotes social,
emotional, physical, and intellectual
development through nurturing supervision. TOTalehs come in as toddlers and
grow into confident, creative, curious,
and imaginative two-year olds. Our five day
program is designed to support
working parents; limited two and three day options are
available.
“WEE” PLAY
(9–15 months)
Babies 9–15 months share developmental experiences while their parents
enjoy a support group of new friends
under the direction of an early childhood
education specialist. This parent
participation program meets weekly on
Wednesdays from 11:30 A.M –1:00 P.M.
TOT ’N COMPANY
(16–23 months)
Enjoy this first preschool experience with your toddler, 16–23 months old, from
9:00 –11:00 A.M. each Wednesday or Friday. Share a special time while you and your
little one participate in music, art, rhythm and movement, and Shabbat and holiday
observances.
EXPLORERS
The Explorers class is uniquely designed
for our oldest children who are given the
gift of an extra year of preschool. The
spiraled curriculum is geared to promote
skill development and social independence
which will enhance kindergarten readiness.
PARENT PARTICIPATION
CLASS
Parent Participation Class is designed to be
a transitional program for 2 year olds.
Although parents generally phase out by the
end of January, they are welcome to leave
earlier or remain throughout the school
year, depending on their family needs.
PARENT INVOLVEMENT & HOLIDAY FESTIVITIES
School activities and programs are greatly
enhanced by the enthusiastic support of our
active Nierman Preschool Committee. Parents
are invited to be involved in the classrooms
and on committees including newsletter, room
parents, health and safety, and special
programs. Joyous family holiday celebrations
are planned throughout the school year in
addition to classroom festivities. Participation
at the school offers a rewarding way to be
more involved with your child and to meet
other families.
FAMILY EDUCATION & SPECIALISTS
We are fortunate to have a social worker and
occupational therapist on staff to help identify
children’s needs and to assist parents and
teachers with appropriate resources to
maximize their children’s potential. Unique
social skills and motor skills enrichments are
offered by trained specialists.
ENRICHMENT
Sports, music, creative movement, yoga,
Karate, cooking, dance, science, math, and
drama are among the enrichment classes
offered each afternoon on a rotating
schedule for 3–5 year olds. Classes meet
once a week for approxi mately six week
sessions. Further information about enrichment class programs, schedules, and fees
is available through the Preschool Office.
Enrichment Hours: M–F, 1:15–2:15 P.M.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE PROGRAMS
Cutting edge research in brain development emphasizes the benefits of learning a
foreign language at a very early age.
Nierman preschoolers are offered a unique
opportunity to build the pathways needed
to acquire a new language. Morning
enrichment classes introduce the vocabulary
that will prime children for future language
studies. The intensive Immersion programs
produce bilingual children! Take advantage
of the opportunity to maximize language
learning during the early ages when the
brain is most receptive.
For more information about our foreign language program, The Language Connection, please click here.
Spanish Enrichment Beginners
M/W. . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:15 – 8:55 A.M.
Spanish Enrichment Intermediate
T/F. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:15 – 8:55 A.M.
Spanish Immersion
T, W, TH. . . . . . . . . .1:00 – 2:30 P.M.
Russian Enrichment
M/W. . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:15 – 8:55 A.M.
Russian Immersion
M/W. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:00 – 2:30 P.M.
French Immersion
T/TH. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:00 – 2:30 P.M.
Chinese Immersion
M/W. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:00 – 2:30 P.M.
Hebrew Enrichment/Immersion
T/TH. . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:15 – 8:55 A.M.
NEW! Spanish as a Second Language
Building on our successful Spanish as a second language program, we are excited to launch a new preschool class for 4+ year olds taught exclusively in Spanish! This program will be taught by our wonderful Senora Esther.
M/F. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.
EXTENDED CARE
Kid Konnection (KK) offers flexible extended day care for preschool children.
Working parents can feel confident about leaving their children for a full day under
the attentive supervision provided by the preschool staff. For parents’ convenience,
children can also be signed up for KK on an hourly basis.
Fee: $8.25/hr (Charged by the half hour)
Extended Care Hours:
M–TH . . 7:30–9:00 A.M., 1:00 –5:30 P.M.
F . . . . . . 7:30–9:00 A.M., 1:00 –5:00 P.M.
Download Preschool Brochure
Registration for the 2012–2013 academic school
year opens in January 9, 2012. Families currently
enrolled at Nierman Preschool have first priority
through January 13th. Spaces are limited in some
classes. In order to get your first choice program,
please sign-up as soon as possible. On January 16
all available spaces will be filled from applications
received from the community.
To apply, please submit a completed registration
form with the application fee of $500 for Preschool
only ($200 will be applied towards the final tuition
payment)*; $600 for Preschool and camp ($200
will be applied towards the final preschool
payment; $100 towards camp)*
* Application fee will only be processed upon
guarantee of a space.
Please note: Members of the Jewish Community
Center have priority placement. Non-members’
registration forms and application fees cannot be
confirmed until April 30, 2012.
Non-members are
welcome to become
members and to have
their applications
processed immediately.
The Lawrence Family
JCC is pleased to
offer a monthly bank
draft that allows you
to spread your annual
membership fees over
a twelve-month period.
Membership fees will
not be deposited without the consent of the
parents unless the preschool registration can be
confirmed. (Membership priority placement will be
contingent upon member’s accounts being current
for all fees and dues.) A waiting list will be
maintained for those children who are not
enrolled due to lack of space.
REFUND POLICY: Refunds of $250 from the
application fees will be honored through May14th
for cancelled registrations. NO REFUNDS OR
CREDITS will be considered after that date.
Sorry NO EXCEPTIONS.
PRESCHOOL PAYMENT OPTIONS
Plan A - Preschool: Payment in full by
July 1, 2012
Plan B - Preschool: Four payment plan due:
July 1, 2012 . . . . . . . . . . . .First payment
September 1, 2012. . . . . . .Second payment
November 1, 2012.. . . . . . Third payment
January 1, 2013 . . . . . . . . .Fourth payment
Plan C - Preschool: Nine monthly payments due the first of each
month from July 1– March 1
Plan D - Preschool & Camp: Payment in full by July 1, 2012
Plan E - Preschool & Camp: 12 monthly payments due the first of
each month from July 1–June 1
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: A limited number of
scholarships are available. Requests for financial
assistance must be submitted no later than April
21, 2012. Requests received after that date will be
considered only if funds are available.
Non-payment of fees by the specified dates will
result in a suspension of services. Membership
will automatically be renewed and payable if it
expires while your child is in preschool.
For more information, call the Nierman Preschool,
858.457.0398.
Download Preschool Brochure
NEW! Spanish Immersion Preschool Class: 9:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.
Wee Play: Baby/parent participation for 9– 16 months
Tot & Company: Toddler/parent participation program for 17
– 23 months
TOTalehs: 2, 3 & 5 day Toddler programs for
17-23 month olds
Preschool: Programs for 2 – 5 year olds using developmental milestone
curriculum
Explorers: Advanced class for children given the gift of an extra year
in preschool
Kid Konnection: Flexible extended care
Specialties: Spanish, Music, Physical Education, and Computers
taught by Specialists
Enrichment: After-school specialty classes
Special Skills Groups: Sensory motor and social
Foreign Languare Immersion & Enrichment: Preschool programs taught
in Spanish,Chinese, Russian, French & Hebrew
Inclusion: Integrate children with special needs in all preschool classes
Holiday Festivities: Class, school-wide and family celebrations
Family Education: Parenting programs and special focus meetings
Faculty: Creative, caring, and experienced teachers, assistants,
and specialists including social worker and occupational therapist
Facility: State of the art classrooms, playgrounds, amphitheatre, gym,
computer lab, JCC theatre and olympic size swimming pool
SCHOOL DATES/HOURS
September 4, 2012—June 6, 2013 M–F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00 A.M .–1:00 P.M.
* See school calendar for holidays and vacations
FOOD PROGRAMS
Daily lunches and delicious challah for Shabbat can be ordered through the Preschool
Office.
FACILITIES
The beautiful Glickman * Galinson Early Childhood Education Complex featuring the
Nierman Preschool, houses fifteen state-of-the-art classrooms adjoined by specially
designed preschool bathrooms, a central outdoor playground, a special toddler/two
year old play yard, an outdoor amphitheater, a kitchen, computer lab, and a multi-purpose
room.
SECURITY/SAFETY
The security program at Nierman Preschool is in place with video cameras and the
presence of security guards. Entrance to the school is monitored. All parents are
required to participate in an earthquake preparedness program. A survival kit must
be ordered if your child is new at the preschool. Please include the
fee for earthquake preparedness with application fee.
SIGRID & JACK FISCHER SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Help send a child to preschool by becoming a Sigrid & Jack Fischer Scholarship Patron!
Many children need your financial support so that they can gain the growth and enrichment
of a preschool experience.
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Karen DePodesta, Chairperson
Alma Hadash Geiger, Director
Judi Sofer, Assistant Director
Nataliya Telerman, Assistant Director
Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center JACOBS FAMILY CAMPUS
Melissa Bartell, President, Board of Directors
Michael Cohen, Executive Director
Nate Stein, Associative Executive Director
Nancy Johnson, Chief Financial Officer
