Preschool and Child Care Resources - Mequon-Thiensville School ...

Gan Ami Beginnings
2909 W Mequon Road, Mequon,WI 53092
(a program of the Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC)
262-242-9871
www.jcc.milwaukee.org
Contact Person: Rixanne Lefco, Director
Child Ages Serviced: 6 months - 5 years
Beginnings: Childcare for 6 weeks to under 2 years
Preschool: 2 and 3 year old preschool with extended day options
Kindergarten: K4 with extended day options
Center Hours: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Days in Operation: Monday-Friday
Months in Operation: Open Year Round – School Year & Summer Camp
Philosophy Statement:
Our licensed program provides children six weeks through K4 with a
high quality, year-round early childhood education experience in a
welcoming, nurturing Jewish environment with a faculty team that is
comprised of warm, caring and creative individuals. Through playbased
and Reggio-inspired philosophies, children explore their
environment using dramatic play, music, art, sensory experience,
movement and language. Daily activities are infused with Jewish
values and culture. Each Friday, we join together for an All-school
sing-along to honor Shabbat. We emphasize respecting ourselves,
each other and the environment. In addition, Gan Ami offers music
and gym classes taught by experienced professionals, and the
award-winning Ethical Start® curriculum which facilitates lessons
on core human values, and much more!
Parent Involvement Opportunities:
The main goals and objectives of the Parent Involvement Committee
are:
Encourage parents to play an active and supporting role in the
education of their children
Build a strong sense of community between parents, teachers, staff
and Jewish leaders
Help to disseminate important information to parents throughout the year
Create a warm, inviting, and loving environment for all families
Promote a spirit of volunteerism and create a supportive environment
for parents to effectively contribute their time and talents.
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