Jewish Community Center

A child's social and emotional development is too important to leave to chance. It is essential to capture a child's imagination from the beginning. Ganon Gil Preschool uses a hands-on Judaic approach. We encourage children to express themselves through creative art and music programs, and we make our holidays, customs, traditions and values come to life.

We challenge, enlighten and broaden children's horizons through a wide variety of experiences provided by a professional and loving staff. All Ganon Gil programs are accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), certified by the Maryland State Department of Education and/or licensed by the Maryland Department of Human Resources and the Child Care Administration.

GANON GIL PRESCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT
Ganon Gil is the only area preschool and kindergarten to pilot JCC Association's An Ethical Start™ curriculum, which uses selected teachings of Pirke Avot (lessons of our fathers) to teach Jewish values and ethics. An Ethical Start has materials for parents, teachers and children, including a professionally recorded CD, a family participation guide, illustrated children's books and a wonderful character named Peer K™. Explorer, who is the children's guide to Pirke Avot.

GANON GIL OFFERS THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS:

Ganon Gil Half-Day Preschool
This class, for children age 2 to 4 years, meets from 9:15 a.m. to 12 noon weekdays, from September through mid-June.

Ganon Gil Full-Day Preschool
2-4 years, 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. weekdays, year-round. For information about our new menu of extended day and full-day options, call Kaethe Eig at 301-348-3830.

Gan T/K (Transitional Kindergarten)
Gan T/K is a superb program for those young "5s" who need more than a preschool program but less structure than traditional kindergarten. The class meets weekdays from 9 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. (class ends at 2:30 p.m. on Fridays), September through mid-June. Early morning drop-off is available at 7:30 a.m.

Ganon Gil Kindergarten
The perfect culmination to the early childhood years, featuring a stimulating hands-on environment, 9 a.m.-2:45 p.m. weekdays (class ends at 2:30 p.m. on Fridays), September through mid-June. Early morning drop-off is available at 7:30 a.m. Gan T/K and Kindergarten students are also served by the JCC after-school program. For more information about Ganon Gil Programs, call Early Childhood Director Kaethe Eig at 301-348-3830.