Gan Shalom is the early childhood education center at Temple Sholom of Chicago, opened in 1981 and offering year‑round programs for families with children from roughly 4 months through early childhood. Programming includes parent‑child classes, part‑time preschool, extended‑day care, junior kindergarten with enrichment, and an eight‑week summer camp.
Gan Shalom is the early childhood education center located within Temple Sholom of Chicago. Opened in 1981, the program serves families with children across infant, toddler, preschool and junior kindergarten age groups and operates year‑round, including a summer program.
Instruction is play‑based with an emphasis on social and emotional development alongside cognitive and physical skills. Classes observe weekly Shabbat rituals and include regular interactions with clergy; teachers plan developmentally appropriate projects and conduct home visits prior to a child’s start to ease transitions.
The center is situated within Temple Sholom and invites family involvement through classroom volunteering and participation in community events. Services listed for families include daily updates and photos, a special Temple Sholom family membership rate for Gan families, and on‑site security during school hours.
Parent‑child classes held during the school year and offered in summer; class length and frequency are adjusted by age to provide hands‑on learning and one‑on‑one child‑adult interaction.
Part‑time preschool for children ages 2–4 that focuses on social, emotional and developmental skills in a nurturing environment.
Full‑day junior kindergarten with lunch, rest time and daily enrichment activities.
Extended day care for preschool‑aged children combining structured morning activities with a nutritious kosher lunch, monitored nap, and afternoon enrichment.
Afternoon enrichment for junior kindergarten including music, Hebrew and Jewish storytelling, math, creative arts, science, and dancing/sports.
An eight‑week summer program with outdoor water play, in‑house field trips and playground time; extended day care options continue through the summer.
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