Ruth D. Laven Early Childhood Center
Sharon Mudge
Early Childhood and Children's Services Director
689-0039,
SharonM@saajcc.org
At the Raymond & Ruth D. Laven Early Childhood Center, we nurture each child in a loving environment that promotes his or her social, emotional and intellectual well-being. Through developmentally-appropriate activities, we encourage individualization and incorporate Jewish values and traditions. We believe our Center is an important first step in each child's lifelong learning experience!
Early Childhood Programs
Infant Daycare
Age: Two months old
Schedule: M-Th, 7AM-6PM: F till 5PM
Offered: Year Round
We will provide infant daycare for babies. A maximum of eight infants will
be accepted in this program which will provide individualized care. Two
staff members will maintain extensive communications between the Center and
the home, including daily reports.
Daycare
Age: 1 to 4 years old
Schedule: M-Th, 7AM-6PM: F till 5PM
Offered: September-June or Year-Round
Daycare children enjoy music, creative arts, gross and fine motor games,
quiet time, dancing, outside play twice a day, snack and more. Parents
receive daily reports. Three or four year olds also take swimming classes
and go on field trips.
Rompers
Age: 2 by December
Schedule: T, Th, 9:30AM-1PM: M,W,F, 9:30AM-1PM or M-F, 9:30AM-1PM
Offered: September-June
If your child is a terrific two, our Rompers is the place for you! With
story time, creative arts, movement games, music, social interaction,
inside/outside party play and special events, our toddlers spread their
wings, in what is often their first "out of home" environment.
Nursery
Age: 3 or 4 by December
Schedule: M, W, F, 9:30AM-1PM or M-F, 9:30AM-1PM or TH, 9:30-1PM
Offered: September-June
What if your child is three or four? Well then we have gym, games, and more!
In our program, you'll find music, creative arts, gross and fine motor
games, dancing, circle time-sharing, storytelling and field trips (4 yr.
olds only). All three
and four year olds have swimming as part of their regular program. Weekly
themes, which include Jewish holidays, community helpers, shapes, colors and
zoo animals, help enrich the children's day.
Morning Munchkins
Schedule: (8:00AM-9:30AM)
This is an early drop-off program for half-day three and four year old
classes. Polina Verba is the teacher for this program. Polina has a variety
of table toys, manipulatives, crayons, markers, etc., and the block or
kitchen area is open as well. The cost is $9 per day or $40 per week.
Afternoon Playpals
Schedule: (1:00PM-2:30PM)
This is a late pick-up program also for the half-day three and four year old
classes. Jane Stein is the teacher for this program. She has a variety of
table toys, manipulatives, crayons, markers, etc., and the block or kitchen
area is open as well. A snack and storytelling time are included. The cost
is $9 per day or $40 per week.
Kindergarten
Age: 5 by December 1st
Schedule: M-F, 9AM-1PM
Offered: Sept-June
Our program is certified by the N.Y.S. Department of Education.Our Core Academic Curriculum includes a whole language approach to
reading with a strong emphasis on phonics, an activity-based approach to
developing math concepts, an in-house designed science program which
focuses on the five senses, nutrition and ecology, and a social studies
curriculum which emphasizes community. The program's comprehensive
curriculum provides the children with the opportunity to explore their
world through music, creative movement, field trips, swimming
instruction, instructional gymnasium time, and arts and crafts.
Age: 5 by December 1st
Schedule: M-Th until 6PM, F 'til 5PM
Offered: Sept-June
Kindercenter is open to children enrolled in morning Kindergartens throughout the Capital District. Recognizing that getting along with others is a vital part of becoming an independent individual, our program fosters learning and cooperation. Children enjoy weekly swimming lessons, and scheduled free swim. Children can also participate in enrichment classes, which include arts and crafts, cooking, science, and computers. Transportation to Kindercenter from area Kindergartens is provided, dependent upon enrollment. In addition, we offer special vacation camp days when Albany Public Schools do not hold morning Kindergarten.
Kindermusik by Josalyn-NEW! Family Time-Mini Session
Age: newborn-5 yrs (parent participation required)
Schedule: Wed., 10-10:45am
Offered: Sep. 29, 2010-Oct. 27, 2010
Cost: $125 first child plus materials; $45 second child; $35 third child; babies up to 6 mos. FREE with one paid enrollment. Family Time classes are for one or more children together.
Make Way for Music! This romping, rolling, stretching good time for the whole family will explore lots of different ways to move-high and low, fast and slow, zigzag, curvy and more. Family members will chug around the classroom like trains, clip-clop horses, and roll over like puppy dogs. In five weeks, you'll play instruments together, dance together, share and take turns, and see how music can bring you closer as a family.
Registration required. Call 533-4874 or email kindermusikbyjosalyn@gmail.com to register. Register now and get a $10 early bird discount. For more information, visit
http://kmbyjosalyn.wordpress.com.
Mom & Baby Yoga Age: 6 weeks to pre-crawling Schedule: Fridays, 12:15-1pm Offered: Mar. 26-May 7 Cost: $85 JCC members; $100 non-members; single class fee - $15 members, $18 non-members on a space available basis Get exercise, relax and connect with other moms while bonding with your baby. Class includes yoga for moms and babies, infant massage and relaxation. Register online or call 438-6651. For more information, contact Beth Monaco at 689-0039 or
BethM@saajcc.org.
Contact Beth Monaco, 438-6651, ext. 118, or
BethM@saajcc.org, for schedule.