Pre-School ProgramThe mission of Kneseth Israel Pre-School (KIPS) is to promote a love of learning while nurturing the emotional and intellectual growth of each child. We develop an understanding of and appreciation for Jewish culture and tradition, and instill respect for oneself and others.
We have been teaching and nurturing children for over 50 years with certified and experienced teachers. I hope that you will consider Kneseth Israel Pre-School for your child's early childhood education. Please contact me if you have any questions. Alex M. Melnick Kneseth Israel Pre-School Director 410-263-3924 x 8 almelnick@verizon.net |
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Families whose children are enrolled in the Kneseth Israel Pre-School or Aleph Bet Jewish Day School are entitled to a free membership at Congregation Kneseth Israel Synagogue. Families with more than one child enrolled at KIPS receive a $100.00 discount. If a current family refers a new family who enrolls their child at KIPS, the current family will receive a $100.00 credit toward their child's 2020-2021 tuition.
Tours are available upon request any time during the school term. We invite prospective parents to bring their children for a classroom visit.
The beauty of Judaism is shared through songs, stories, and dances. We celebrate each Jewish holiday with special activities and have a weekly Shabbat (Sabbath) celebration.
Two-Year Olds Program
Children must be two years of age by September 1st to be enrolled in this class. They do not have to be toilet trained. Our two-year-old class meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Children who are two years old by September 1st are welcome at any time, depending on space availability.
The program provides outstanding experiences for young, growing minds. We include playtime, songs, stories, art, movement, cooking experiences and Jewish Holiday crafts, along with outdoor play and many other activities. Socialization is emphasized.
Parent participation is an integral part of this program. A parent may be needed to volunteer on a rotating basis the first few weeks of school depending on the needs of the teachers and the class.
Three Year Olds Programs
Children must be three years of age by September 1st to be enrolled in this class. They are expected to be toiled trained.
Children who are three years old by September 1st are welcome at any time, depending on space availability.
Two sessions will be offered for this age group:
The curriculum includes number and letter recognition and writing, colors, counting, and shapes and socialization skills.
Pre-Kindergarten Program
This class is for four and five-year-olds. Children must be four years old by September 1st. We will accept children who turned four years old by September 1st at any time, based on space availability.
The curriculum includes indoor and outdoor playtime, creative movement, art and music as well as science and social studies activities. In addition, our program exposes your child to number concepts, basic phonics, and letters of the alphabet to adequately prepare children for kindergarten.
Afternoon Enrichment Program
This class is for 4 and 5 year olds and meets Tuesday and Thursday from 12:30-2:30 p.m. It is offered if there is sufficient enrollment. Start date will be determined. If your child is enrolled in both the morning Pre-K and afternoon classes, there is a supervised lunch period, with lunch provided by you.
Extended Day Care
All children are welcome. Hours are 7:30-9:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Academic and social development, reinforcement and enrichment are part of the curriculum. Call Patty Calomiris for more information at 443-510-4857.
Reasons to Consider Sending Your Child to KINS
. open to everyone; non-denominational; no religious affiliation required
. 50 year history of caring for and educating children of Anne Arundel County
. applications taken any time during the school year
. students may enroll throughout the year for current school year and begin immediately if age-appropriate and space is available
. low student/teacher ratio ensures individual attention and evaluation of each child
. bright, cheerful classrooms conducive to fun and learning
. educational, social and emotional development activities
. KIPS is licensed by the State of Maryland; teachers are qualified, experienced, trained in CPR, First Aid, Emergency Management
. tuition is competitive, affordable and payable in installments
. drop off and pickup of children supervised by teachers; parents do not have to park to bring in or pick up children
. UPGRADED SECURITY SYSTEMS INSTALLED THROUGHOUT BUILDING
. State-of-the-art, safety- approved playground
Parental Involvement
Back to School Night is held in the fall to familiarize parents with the school and answer any questions. Parent-teacher conferences are held once a year in January and on an as-needed basis in the spring. Parents should feel free to speak to the teachers at any time. Parents are needed as drivers on field trips and we appreciate parents sharing their special skills and interests with us as they pertain to our program.
Clothing
Clothes for school should be comfortable and easy for your child to handle by him/herself. Please save belts, suspenders and jump suits for weekend wear as these can be difficult and we are trying to foster independence and self-sufficiency. Dress your child in play clothes and tennis shoes. These are the most practical and safest for our school activities indoors as well as outdoors. We often use paint, glue, and other messy items as part of our program. We provide smocks and try to protect clothing. Weather permitting we have outdoor play daily. Label all outerwear your child uses for school. Coats, hats, mittens, and boots all need to be labeled. Be sure boots are large enough to be put on easily. Knit mittens are the best for school and outdoor play. They allow your child flexibility as well as warmth.
A spare set of clothing appropriate to the season can be left in your child’s school bag in case of an emergency.
All children in the school need to bring a bag to school large enough to carry extra clothes, important papers, and artwork. Kneseth Israel Nursery School bags are available for a reasonable price, as are Kneseth Israel Nursery School t-shirts.
Toilet Training
Children in the two-year-old class do not need to be toilet trained. All other children must be toilet trained.
Snacks
We provide a daily Kosher snack for your child.
Field Trips
Field trips are great fun for your child because they provide special opportunities to exercise curiosity and experience the world. Parents are encouraged and welcomed to participate. Children must be in booster seats or car seats. Trips are made possible only if there are a sufficient number of drivers.
Art and Creativity
Your child’s individualism will be encouraged through art. We will work with many different products, textures, colors, and designs. Keep in mind the process is much more important than the end product. Through art your child will experiment, problem solve, create and develop curiosity as well as improve coordination and learn colors, shapes and sizes. Acknowledge your child’s artwork and accept its uniqueness and creativity.
Car Pools
Please let the teachers know who is in your car pool. Send a note if there is any change in transportation. We cannot release your child to people we do not know.
Separation
Saying goodbye can be difficult for both you and your child. You can help by talking to our child about the new school experience he or she will be having, and by telling your child about the fun of pre-school. When you arrive at school, spend a moment or two and then, with a hug and a kiss, say goodbye firmly and in a loving way. If your child cries or protests, loving words such as " I’ll be back soon," can be helpful. If you are comfortable saying goodbye, your child will feel the same way.
First Day Preparations
To help your child prepare for the school year, talk about school and the things most likely to be found there such as books, toys, paint, and the playground. There will also be other children and special teachers with whom your child will share his/her days. Let your child know you will be leaving for a short time and that you will return.
Promptness
Our teachers arrive early to prepare for the school day and school begins at 9:00 a.m. Be on time for the beginning of class each day so that your child may participate fully. If you are running late we would rather have your child come late than not at all! At the end of the day our teachers have much to do, so it is important that you pick up your child on time.
Inclement Weather Policy
If Anne Arundel County Public Schools are closed due to weather-related issues, KIPS will be closed. There will be no afternoon classes or extended day care.
If AACPS have any delays, KINS will open at 10:00 a.m. There will be afternoon Enrichment Class and Extended Day Care is open at 7:30 a.m.
Local TV and radio (WNAV 1430) stations have up-to-date information about school closings/delays. AACPS (www.aacps.org) posts school closings on their website's opening page.
School Pictures
Every year individual and class pictures are taken in the fall. The pictures will be sent home for purchase if desired.
Show and Tell
We will notify you when show and tell will begin. Children are free to bring items of their choosing in a bag with their name on it or in their school bag. If an item could relate to a unit or letter we are studying that would be appreciated. Please, NO GUNS, KNIVES, SWORDS, OR WEAPONS OF ANY KIND.
Birthday Celebrations
We love to celebrate birthdays in our classes. Please let us know if you would like to send a special snack along with party napkins or plates if the snack calls for it. Be sure to confirm the date with the teachers. All snacks must be Kosher and labeled OU, Star-K, or circle K. This may include "Entenmanns" or "Tasty Cake" products. Also, "Lenders" mini bagels and "Kraft" cream cheese, and "Breyers" or Sealtest" ice cream products. Fresh fruits and vegetables are always welcome. No home baked goods are allowed in the synagogue. Check with the teachers if you have any questions. Children with summer birthdays will have the opportunity to have a special "un-birthday" celebration in May.
Health
Please be considerate of others in sending your child to school. If he/she shows signs of a fresh cold, fever, coughing, sneezing, or any other symptom, keep your child home. A completed medical form and immunization record must be kept in school for each child.
Emergency Information
You will fill out an emergency card at the beginning of each school year. Be sure to keep us up to date on any job changes or cell phone numbers or any other changes affecting emergency information. You will also need to fill out a consent to treat form in case of an emergency requiring a trip to the hospital. All hospitals are now requiring this in case of an unforeseen emergency where the parents cannot be reached.
Tuition Contract and Fees
For more information, please click here for the tuition fees and contract. The application form is available online, please click here to download the application form.
Extended Daycare is available from 7:30-9:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. Non-Kneseth Israel Nursery School children are welcome. Please call Patty Calomiris for more information. 410-263-3924 ext. 7.
Tours are available upon request any time during the school term. We invite prospective parents to bring their children for a classroom visit.
The beauty of Judaism is shared through songs, stories, and dances. We celebrate each Jewish holiday with special activities and have a weekly Shabbat (Sabbath) celebration.
Two-Year Olds Program
Children must be two years of age by September 1st to be enrolled in this class. They do not have to be toilet trained. Our two-year-old class meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Children who are two years old by September 1st are welcome at any time, depending on space availability.
The program provides outstanding experiences for young, growing minds. We include playtime, songs, stories, art, movement, cooking experiences and Jewish Holiday crafts, along with outdoor play and many other activities. Socialization is emphasized.
Parent participation is an integral part of this program. A parent may be needed to volunteer on a rotating basis the first few weeks of school depending on the needs of the teachers and the class.
Three Year Olds Programs
Children must be three years of age by September 1st to be enrolled in this class. They are expected to be toiled trained.
Children who are three years old by September 1st are welcome at any time, depending on space availability.
Two sessions will be offered for this age group:
- Three Day Class meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday
- Five Day Class meets Monday-Friday
The curriculum includes number and letter recognition and writing, colors, counting, and shapes and socialization skills.
Pre-Kindergarten Program
This class is for four and five-year-olds. Children must be four years old by September 1st. We will accept children who turned four years old by September 1st at any time, based on space availability.
The curriculum includes indoor and outdoor playtime, creative movement, art and music as well as science and social studies activities. In addition, our program exposes your child to number concepts, basic phonics, and letters of the alphabet to adequately prepare children for kindergarten.
Afternoon Enrichment Program
This class is for 4 and 5 year olds and meets Tuesday and Thursday from 12:30-2:30 p.m. It is offered if there is sufficient enrollment. Start date will be determined. If your child is enrolled in both the morning Pre-K and afternoon classes, there is a supervised lunch period, with lunch provided by you.
Extended Day Care
All children are welcome. Hours are 7:30-9:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Academic and social development, reinforcement and enrichment are part of the curriculum. Call Patty Calomiris for more information at 443-510-4857.
Reasons to Consider Sending Your Child to KINS
. open to everyone; non-denominational; no religious affiliation required
. 50 year history of caring for and educating children of Anne Arundel County
. applications taken any time during the school year
. students may enroll throughout the year for current school year and begin immediately if age-appropriate and space is available
. low student/teacher ratio ensures individual attention and evaluation of each child
. bright, cheerful classrooms conducive to fun and learning
. educational, social and emotional development activities
. KIPS is licensed by the State of Maryland; teachers are qualified, experienced, trained in CPR, First Aid, Emergency Management
. tuition is competitive, affordable and payable in installments
. drop off and pickup of children supervised by teachers; parents do not have to park to bring in or pick up children
. UPGRADED SECURITY SYSTEMS INSTALLED THROUGHOUT BUILDING
. State-of-the-art, safety- approved playground
Parental Involvement
Back to School Night is held in the fall to familiarize parents with the school and answer any questions. Parent-teacher conferences are held once a year in January and on an as-needed basis in the spring. Parents should feel free to speak to the teachers at any time. Parents are needed as drivers on field trips and we appreciate parents sharing their special skills and interests with us as they pertain to our program.
Clothing
Clothes for school should be comfortable and easy for your child to handle by him/herself. Please save belts, suspenders and jump suits for weekend wear as these can be difficult and we are trying to foster independence and self-sufficiency. Dress your child in play clothes and tennis shoes. These are the most practical and safest for our school activities indoors as well as outdoors. We often use paint, glue, and other messy items as part of our program. We provide smocks and try to protect clothing. Weather permitting we have outdoor play daily. Label all outerwear your child uses for school. Coats, hats, mittens, and boots all need to be labeled. Be sure boots are large enough to be put on easily. Knit mittens are the best for school and outdoor play. They allow your child flexibility as well as warmth.
A spare set of clothing appropriate to the season can be left in your child’s school bag in case of an emergency.
All children in the school need to bring a bag to school large enough to carry extra clothes, important papers, and artwork. Kneseth Israel Nursery School bags are available for a reasonable price, as are Kneseth Israel Nursery School t-shirts.
Toilet Training
Children in the two-year-old class do not need to be toilet trained. All other children must be toilet trained.
Snacks
We provide a daily Kosher snack for your child.
Field Trips
Field trips are great fun for your child because they provide special opportunities to exercise curiosity and experience the world. Parents are encouraged and welcomed to participate. Children must be in booster seats or car seats. Trips are made possible only if there are a sufficient number of drivers.
Art and Creativity
Your child’s individualism will be encouraged through art. We will work with many different products, textures, colors, and designs. Keep in mind the process is much more important than the end product. Through art your child will experiment, problem solve, create and develop curiosity as well as improve coordination and learn colors, shapes and sizes. Acknowledge your child’s artwork and accept its uniqueness and creativity.
Car Pools
Please let the teachers know who is in your car pool. Send a note if there is any change in transportation. We cannot release your child to people we do not know.
Separation
Saying goodbye can be difficult for both you and your child. You can help by talking to our child about the new school experience he or she will be having, and by telling your child about the fun of pre-school. When you arrive at school, spend a moment or two and then, with a hug and a kiss, say goodbye firmly and in a loving way. If your child cries or protests, loving words such as " I’ll be back soon," can be helpful. If you are comfortable saying goodbye, your child will feel the same way.
First Day Preparations
To help your child prepare for the school year, talk about school and the things most likely to be found there such as books, toys, paint, and the playground. There will also be other children and special teachers with whom your child will share his/her days. Let your child know you will be leaving for a short time and that you will return.
Promptness
Our teachers arrive early to prepare for the school day and school begins at 9:00 a.m. Be on time for the beginning of class each day so that your child may participate fully. If you are running late we would rather have your child come late than not at all! At the end of the day our teachers have much to do, so it is important that you pick up your child on time.
Inclement Weather Policy
If Anne Arundel County Public Schools are closed due to weather-related issues, KIPS will be closed. There will be no afternoon classes or extended day care.
If AACPS have any delays, KINS will open at 10:00 a.m. There will be afternoon Enrichment Class and Extended Day Care is open at 7:30 a.m.
Local TV and radio (WNAV 1430) stations have up-to-date information about school closings/delays. AACPS (www.aacps.org) posts school closings on their website's opening page.
School Pictures
Every year individual and class pictures are taken in the fall. The pictures will be sent home for purchase if desired.
Show and Tell
We will notify you when show and tell will begin. Children are free to bring items of their choosing in a bag with their name on it or in their school bag. If an item could relate to a unit or letter we are studying that would be appreciated. Please, NO GUNS, KNIVES, SWORDS, OR WEAPONS OF ANY KIND.
Birthday Celebrations
We love to celebrate birthdays in our classes. Please let us know if you would like to send a special snack along with party napkins or plates if the snack calls for it. Be sure to confirm the date with the teachers. All snacks must be Kosher and labeled OU, Star-K, or circle K. This may include "Entenmanns" or "Tasty Cake" products. Also, "Lenders" mini bagels and "Kraft" cream cheese, and "Breyers" or Sealtest" ice cream products. Fresh fruits and vegetables are always welcome. No home baked goods are allowed in the synagogue. Check with the teachers if you have any questions. Children with summer birthdays will have the opportunity to have a special "un-birthday" celebration in May.
Health
Please be considerate of others in sending your child to school. If he/she shows signs of a fresh cold, fever, coughing, sneezing, or any other symptom, keep your child home. A completed medical form and immunization record must be kept in school for each child.
Emergency Information
You will fill out an emergency card at the beginning of each school year. Be sure to keep us up to date on any job changes or cell phone numbers or any other changes affecting emergency information. You will also need to fill out a consent to treat form in case of an emergency requiring a trip to the hospital. All hospitals are now requiring this in case of an unforeseen emergency where the parents cannot be reached.
Tuition Contract and Fees
For more information, please click here for the tuition fees and contract. The application form is available online, please click here to download the application form.
Extended Daycare is available from 7:30-9:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. Non-Kneseth Israel Nursery School children are welcome. Please call Patty Calomiris for more information. 410-263-3924 ext. 7.
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