At Greenwich Reform Synagogue, we take education seriously – at every stage of life – from toddlers through high school, from young adults to seniors.  We believe Jewish learning has the potential to enrich, transform and deepen our lives. As the Rabbis of thousands of years ago explained, study can be a form of devotion, and serious engagement with the tradition makes us not just better Jews, but better people.To get a feel for our family-friendly community, click here to watch a two-minute video.

Our Mission is to help children become excited learners and kind, contributing citizens. We offer children a host of opportunities to innovate, create and play together within a community of learners, while encouraging self-expression, discovery and imagination. Our curriculum is driven by the Jewish (and universal) values of kindness, respect, compassion, confidence and responsibility, and we warmly welcome children of all faiths, ethnicities and backgrounds.

Establishing a Love of Learning is central to the mission of The JCC-GRS Preschool at Greenwich Reform Synagogue. Utilizing developmentally-appropriate educational principles and practices, our school’s professional educators provide an introduction to formal education with a child-initiated and teacher-directed approach to learning. By capturing and building on a child’s natural enthusiasm, we begin to help children build the self-esteem that is essential to giving them the confidence to excel in school and in life.

Our Philosophy: Early childhood is a magical time of cognitive, emotional and physical growth. Through exploration, creative play, questioning and a wide variety of activities, your child will begin to discover his or her place in the larger world. We are committed to enabling and empowering children to develop physically, socially and cognitively, while nurturing self awareness, self-esteem, intellectual curiosity and critical-thinking skills in our warm, safe, and caring environment.

Our Facility: Your child will find a home at our preschool. Set on the beautiful grounds of Greenwich Reform Synagogue in Cos Cob, our new facility provides an enhanced venue for our children to grow and learn in our topnotch, state-of-the-art school.

To arrange a tour or to learn more, contact our team at 203-489-3084 or sgregoire@stamfordjcc.org.

Download the 2023 – 2024 application form here.

Blooming Babies (birth to 2 years)

Join us for our weekly playgroup where babies and toddlers enjoy exploration, socialization, circle time, music, puppets, story time, and more! This is also a wonderful opportunity for caregivers of young children to socialize, network, and support each other. Pre-registration is required! Email Sarah for more info!

JCC and GRS Members FREE / Community first 2 sessions FREE, after that $10 per session

Socialization, Exploration, and Learning begins here at GRS!

Drop off programming for children ages 1 – 5 years:

Terrific Tots for toddlers age 15 – 22 months:
Make your toddler’s first drop off experience a success with our gentle separation program. Children will socialize, explore, and gain independence with the support of our nurturing teachers.

Preschool 2s, 3s, and 4s:

Our preschool classrooms for 2, 3, and 4 year olds are a place where independence, imagination, wonder, and a love of learning continue to develop. Utilizing a developmentally-appropriate, play-based curriculum, we recognize individual differences and the unique pace at which each child develops. Children are inspired to express themselves creatively through art, movement, music, and language. We are committed to enabling and empowering children to develop socially, cognitively, and physically while nurturing self-awareness, self-esteem, intellectual curiosity, and critical thinking skills in our warm, safe, and caring classrooms.

Programming in Cos Cob is designed to be flexible in order to meet the needs of your family. Drop off programs are offered from 2-5 mornings per week with the opportunity to extend and participate in wonderful enrichment opportunities.

 

Summer Preschool Program for ages 2 – 4:
Your children will enjoy a summer of enriching indoor and outdoor activities, including water play, sensory fun, art, music, and lots of movement! We offer a flexible schedule with the ability to choose 1-7 weeks of attendance in July and August.

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