Hours & Daily Schedules

Early Childhood Center

Creating an environment where your child will thrive

The Early Childhood Center (ECC) is a leading preschool and toddler care center for children 18 months-5 years of age. Our supportive and nurturing staff integrate academic, cultural, social, and emotional development into the classroom, providing the foundation and personalized attention to help each child thrive, learn, and grow.

ECC students sit together on the foor

ECC daily schedules

Schedules are flexible and subject to change

  • ECC Hours
  • The ECC offers part-time and full-time care options
  • Center hours are Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • Options are available for early start (7:30 a.m.) and after-school care (until 5:30 p.m.)
  • The ECC closes at 5:00 p.m. on Fridays in observance of Shabbat
  • Toddlers & 2 year olds
  • 7:30-9:00 a.m.  Indoor Activities and breakfast
  • 9:00-9:30 a.m.  Table activities and circle time
  • 9:30-10:15 a.m.  Outdoor Curriculum
  • 10:15-10:30 a.m.  Snack time
  • 10:30-12:00 p.m.  Indoor curriculum
  • 12:00-1:00 p.m.  Lunch and Nap transition
  • 1:00- 2:45 p.m.  Pick up / Rest time
  • 2:45-3:15 p.m. Snack time
  • 3:15-3:00 p.m.  Indoor Activities
  • 3 year olds
  • 9:00-9:15 a.m.  Welcome
  • 9:15-10:00 a.m.  Morning meeting/activities: greeting, letter of the week, math, calendar, read aloud, class activities
  • 10:00-10:15 a.m.  AM snack
  • 10:15-11:15 a.m.  Outdoor time
  • 11:30- 12:00 p.m.  Academic and art time/centers: movement activity, puzzles, art, learning centers
  • 12:00-1:00 p.m.  Lunch
  • 1:00 p.m.  Friends go home
  • 1:00-1:30 p.m.  Quiet time
  • 1:30-2:30 p.m.  Afternoon learning: science, art, and exploration
  • 2:30-3:00 p.m.  Afternoon snack
  • 3:00-3:30 p.m.  End of day circle time/dismissal
  • 4 year olds
  • 9:00-9:15 a.m.  Table activities: art, puzzles, magnets, alphabet and numbers, etc.
  • 9:15-9:30 a.m.  Circle time
  • 9:30-9:45 a.m.  Morning snack
  • 9:45-10:30 a.m.  Hebrew lesson with Morah Ortal
  • 10:30-11:00 a.m.  2nd circle time and curriculum focus 
  • 11:15-12:15 p.m.  Outdoor play: playground, garden, or P.E.
  • 12:30-1:00 p.m.  Lunch time 
  • 1:00-1:30 p.m.  Story time and rest  
  • 1:30-2:00 p.m.  Indoor activities and centers
  • 2:00-2:15 p.m.  Afternoon snack
  • 2:15-2:30 p.m.  Circle time meeting to talk about the day and pack up for departure