EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTER

Gan Shalom, the Beth Shalom early childhood learning center, provides a nurturing, stimulating, and safe environment for children between the ages of (nearly) 1 and 5 years. We seek to enhance children's sense of wonder and empathy, develop communication and learning skills, promote positive self-image, and engender trust in peers and caregivers. Following the rhythms of the Jewish calendar, the program immerses children in Jewish culture, songs and language, and fosters their connection with Jewish traditions and values. A high quality learning and development center, Gan Shalom extends itself to young families in the community and supports their parenting in these most crucial years.

ENROLLMENT

Applications are open for the 2026-27 school year! Click here to download the application with tuition rates.

Discounts are available for Beth Shalom members and for families with multiple children enrolled.

CONTACT

For a parent handbook, calendar of events, enrollment questions, or to set up an appointment to visit us, please email Director Stefanie Weintraub.

HOURS OF OPERATION

Half Day: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Full Day: 9:00am - 3:00pm
Early Care: starting at 8:00am
After Care: until 5:30pm Mon-Thurs; until 4pm Fri

Flexible options

Our year roughly coincides with the Monroe County Community School Corporation calendar (August through the end of May). We offer a kaytana (summer camp) in June and July.

Stefanie Weintraub, Director and Lead Teacher of Nesherim (4-5 year olds) email

Claudia Giles, Lead Teacher of Gurim (1 year olds)

Angela Hendrix-Petry, Lead Teacher of Parparim (3-4 year olds)

Anjalina Karki, Lead Teacher of Dubim (2-3 year olds)

Hawa Doumbia, Assistant Teacher

Rasha Hasoona, Assistant Teacher

Hana Horton, Assistant Teacher

Erika Johnson, Assistant Teacher

Anna Sichuga, Assistant Teacher

Hannah Stearns, Assistant Teacher

Erin Wilcoxen, Assistant Teacher