Welcome to Chabad Early Learning Center
Where your child’s wonderful educational journey begins
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For over 30 years, Chabad ELC has been one of the most loved and respected Jewish preschools on the Upper West Side.
Important things to know about Chabad Early Learning Center
Here’s what makes the Chabad ELC such a wonderful place to begin your child’s educational journey:
At Chabad Early Learning Center:
- PThe curriculum is driven by Jewish values, culture, and tradition with an emphasis on kindness and respect
- PSensitivity to the different ranges of abilities and developmental levels of each age group helps develop and implement an individualized teaching approach
- PFocus on holistic child learning prepares students to be confident life-long learners
- PCarefully-selected and trained staff guides students in active and independent learning, problem-solving, discovery, creativity, socialization, and friendship
- PChild-appropriate classrooms have state-of-the-art furnishings and the ergonomically designed playground is made to be conducive to learning
- PAlumni have gone on to renowned Jewish, private, and public schools. They take with them the strong sense of Jewish identity that was nurtured through the years.
- PThe Parents Association is a close-knit community where parents come together to actively support each other, in and out of the classroom
FACILITY
Chabad Early Learning Center is located just
one block from Central Park in the heart of Manhattan’s Upper
West Side on 97th Street.
In early childhood, the seeds of learning, curiosity, and kindness are planted
At Chabad Early Learning Center, we strive to do this in
the most professional and caring way.
Cognition
Cognition
We encourage the children to develop active investigational skills through questioning, exploring and observing, together with the thinking and problem-solving abilities needed to thrive in a world of challenge and competition. Children are surrounded with books, literacy experiences and exposure to the alphabet to prepare them for pre-reading and the reading that follows.
Socialization
Socialization
Each child is to work and play with others, develop language communication skills, respect the rights and privacy of their peers, and most of all develop feelings of kindness, courtesy, helpfulness, and acceptance.
Physical Development
Physical Development
Children are provided constant opportunities to develop their gross and fine motor skills, to develop finger strength and dexterity, and hand-eye and body coordination both within the classroom as well as in our expansive outdoor yard.
EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Children are encouraged to self-motivate, develop a positive self-concept, to understand the difference between right and wrong and to develop responsibility. They are encouraged to recognize that people are diverse and to be accepting of others. We help them learn and practice appropriate ways to respond to others and to express their feelings constructively.
What Our Parents
Have to Say About Us
Chabad has provided my child with the most wonderful introduction to school. The teachers are so loving, observant, engaging, and - with three to a classroom - very hands-on. My child is shy in new situations but she wakes up each day eager to get to class. She has really blossomed at Chabad.
JENNIFER RAK
We have sent two kids to CELC and this school is excellent. They are true to their commitment to giving warmth, care, and attention to each and every child. The teachers and administrators here are truly committed to instilling a general sense of belonging. Our kids have learned to love and appreciate their Jewishness. And the teachers and staff are dedicated to nurturing every child.
DANIEL REICH
We are so fortunate to have this incredible school available to us. Each of my kids is so unique and is treated like a superstar and loves loves loves their school and teachers. My husband and I learn from the teachers - how to be patient and loving and take pauses to remember. We also love how the school is kind of like a community. The staff works overtime to offer programs that run through holidays, weekends, summer, and vacations - They somehow make this big city feel like a small town.
Thank you Morahs and staff!!! We love you!
MIRYAM KOPS
Morah PearlHead of School
Rabbi Kugel, Executive Director
Chabad of the West Side
We invite you to come for a tour.
Contact us now to schedule your visit.
Chabad Early Learning Center 166 W 97th Street New York, NY 10025-6450 212-864-5010
