About Us
The Jewish Community Preschool (JCP) of the Hudson Valley is welcoming a new generation of students who are looking for a place to thrive. For our opening year we will be located within Vassar Temple in Poughkeepsie, NY. Our curriculum …
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The Jewish Community Preschool of the Hudson Valley's Mission is:
The Jewish Community Preschool of the Hudson Valley will provide high-quality, nurturing, play-based experiential learning emphasizing Jewish culture, traditions, and values. We welcome all children regardless of religious affiliation.
- Provide a rich, holistic, early childhood education for children ages 2-4 …
- Build relationships among families through celebration and learning …
- Engage children and families in meaningful activities and conversations …
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Testimonials
A Jewish Community Preschool is a place where Jewish families can meet one another, connect with the community, and explore their heritage in a safe, welcoming environment. The preschool is a place where childrens’ Jewish identities are nurtured through play that encourages curiosity and creativity while imparting knowledge of Jewish culture, music and traditions. We need this vital resource to attract young Jewish families to our area, and to pass the beauty and wisdom of the Jewish community of the Mid-Hudson Valley to the next generation.
- Rabbi Miriam Hyman – Temple Beth-El -
Testimonials
Both of my girls went to the old JCC Preschool. The Jewish foundations and values they received at such an early age helped to mold them into the young women they are today. When the JCC closed its doors it soon became apparent that something was needed to fill that gap. I have been on the planning committee for this opening since 2007. I am so excited to see all the hard work of our amazing committee members, former JCC employees and community clergy come to fruition.
- Karen Jacobs – Founding board member, former parent, former teacher -
Testimonials
When I was growing up, the preschool was like a second home to me. I remember going to school there with all my friends and having so much fun everyday; Learning about things like Jewish life, singing songs, and building block towers with my friends. I hope that any kid, Jewish or not, can have that wonderful kind of experience in their life.
- Matthew Rich ,Poughkeepsie, NY