Early childhood learning center - Gan Shalom

Gan Shalom, the Beth Shalom early childhood center, provides a nurturing, stimulating, and safe environment for children between the ages of 1-5 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.

For a parent handbook, calendar of events, enrollment form or to set up an appointment to visit us, please email Didi.

HOURS OF OPERATION

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Early care: 8:00 - 9:00 am
Aftercare: 3:00 - 5:30 pm Monday-Thursday

Flexible options

Our year roughly coincides with the Monroe County Community School Corporation calendar (August through the end of May). 

We offer a five-week kaytana (summer camp) in June and are closed for most of July.

Beth Shalom members can register for the 2023-24 school year! Download document here.

OUR STAFF

Didi Kerler (Director)

Claudia Brooks

Hawa Doumbia

Claudia Giles

Vicky Haralovich

Hana Horton

Daniel Mutchler

Angela Hendrix-Petry

Stefanie Weintraub