Gan HaYeled

Welcome to Gan HaYeled Preschool!

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The Gan HaYeled PreSchool at Adas Israel Congregation is a warm and welcoming, NAEYC Accredited Preschool in the heart of Washington, DC. Known for its strong community of students, parents, and faculty, the Gan is the perfect place for children to learn, grow, and have fun! Now offering both Full Day and Part Time programs. 

Our Philosophy

At the Gan, we use a play-based developmental approach. We recognize that all children learn in different ways, at different paces. Along with the fundamental skills taught in our curriculum, we believe enrichment activities and parent involvement are critical ways to extend learning opportunities. Our children are part of a vibrant community of learners.

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Classroom Lofts

As the Gan HaYeled grows and progresses as an early childhood school, we continue to reflect upon and develop our practice. Materials, provocations, language, experiences, and environment are powerful tools in our daily practice and pedagogy. In this moment, we would like to highlight the significance of classroom environment. Thus, and thanks to the generous support of the Mildred & Jess Fisher Gan HaYeled Endowment Fund, over the next few weeks three Gan classrooms will undergo significant environmental enhancement, with the construction of classroom lofts.

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Quick Links

• Apply for 2018/2019 School Year
• Summer Camp Registration
• School Lunch
• Parent-Toddler Kangaroo Class
• 2017/2018 Academic Calendar
• Summer Camp Info

Calendar Highlights:

April

Monthly Tzedakah Project: Ezra's Pantry (food)
1-8 GAN CLOSED for Pesach
19 Yom Ha'atzmaut "Israel Trip"
20 Shabbat Dinner for Families with Young Children
29 Lag BaOmer Event for Families with Young Children

May

Monthly Tzedakah Project: Martha's Table (towel brigade)
2 Parent/Teacher Conferences, GAN CLOSED
3 Parent/Teacher Conferences for Kittens Class
   Lag BaOmer 
11 Teacher Recognition Shabbat
14 Truck Day!
18 Shabbat Dinner for Families with Young Children
      HaRamah HaBaah
21 GAN CLOSED for Shavuot 
25 Last challah delivery 
28 GAN CLOSED for Shavuot