Early Childhood Center

“Many Kenwood kindergartners have attended pre-k at Temple Israel before arriving at our doors. I have always found Temple Israel graduates to be grounded in compassion, emotionally sound, and academically prepared. The Temple Israel graduates remember their preschool years and teachers with fondness. I can count on Temple Israel students to be leaders in my kindergarten class from the first day."

-Cathy Sullivan, Kenwood Kindergarten Teacher

"My experience at the ECC at Temple was both magical for my son and nourishing for me as a parent.  My son could not wait to go to ECC at every opportunity - he would ask when he can go next; picking him up he was full of warmth, spirit and enthusiasm for his learning and friendships - many of which have persisted for 6 years after leaving ECC!  As a parent I watched him grow as a person, learn not only what would be considered ’school subjects’ but more importantly how to be himself and a mensch.  He transitioned to a competitive independent school with ease and I believe ECC is much of the reason for the comfort he felt moving into a new environment and being ready to flourish there as well."

- Joshua Marrow, former ECC parent

"We could not be more grateful for the care our children have received over the last five years. From guiding our daughter through Pre-K, to supporting our son’s growth the past two years, Temple Israel has been instrumental in building their social skills, establishing routines, confidence and independence. Beyond those things, we have found a truly supportive community that has helped our family transition after moving from out of state and build friendships that will last long past our children’s time at ECC."

- Austin Brown, current ECC parent

"We put all three of our kids through the ECC, and we'd do it again without hesitation. One of our children has special needs, and what struck us most wasn't the accommodations — it was that inclusion isn't a policy here, it's just the culture. The diversity of families and kids is the whole thing. That's what makes it work for every kid, not just ours.

The ECC is Reggio-inspired, which matters. But really what we keep coming back to is the community. They still celebrate National Down Syndrome Day every year, with the whole school wearing silly socks, even after our son Judah graduated. That's the kind of place this is." -Lenny and Shalva Gale, current ECC parents

“This first year of toddler school surpassed all expectations! My daughter was just over 18 months when she entered the ECC, and as we end the year, I look at my little two year-old and see that she is flourishing beyond my hopes and dreams. ECC’s support, care, consistency, and attention has been instrumental to her development this year.” 

-Rebecca Corruccini, ECC Parent