Adath Jeshurun

Noah’s Ark for Families with Young Children
Families with young children through five years are invited to a special Shabbat worship service just for them. The service is designed for the youngest family members with singing, stories and prayers in an appropriately short duration.
 
Havaya K’tana
It's Havaya for K-4th grade families! Kids are invited to this special Shabbat learning program just for them. Havaya K’tana takes place about twice a month at 10-11:30 AM, with childcare before and after. Judaism comes alive for children, while parents enjoy services in the Sanctuary.

Gimel Family Shabbat Service
Gimel Family Shabbat is a newly revamped family-friendly Shabbat morning service which is followed by adult discussion on contemporary issues while the kids enjoy an activity, concluding with Kiddush and snacks.

Amos and Celia Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day School

www.HeilicherJDS.org

Pre School Story Time Express

An integrated Jewish story and learning experience for three- and four-year-olds with a parent or grandparent. For more information contact 952-381-3566.

Saturday, March 6  following Children’s Services at Shir Tikvah which start at 9:45 a.m.

Sunday, March 21 at 12:30 p.m., Hennepin County Library – St. Louis Park

Tuesday, April 13 at 10:15 a.m, Barry Family Campus                               

Prospective Parent Open House

Open to parents considering a kindergarten to grade 8 program for fall 2010, 2011 or 2012. For more information contact 952.381.3566.

Friday, May 7, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., Barry Family Campus

Bet Shalom

Shalom Yeladim Preschool, Religious School

http://www.betshalom.org/

Tot Shabbat on the 2nd Friday of each month as well as a kid’s service on the High Holy Days.

Beth El

Aleph Preschool, classes, camps, events

The Aleph Pre-school is pleased to announce the second session of its  new and exciting ECJFE (Jewish Early Childhood Family Education) program for spring 2010. Learn more at http://www.bethelsynagogue.org/aleph-preschool/

B’nai Emet

Many education programs for all ages. Follow the link: http://www.bnaiemet.org/Education/education_programs.htm#EarlyChildhood

Preschool for children ages 16 months – Pre-K. Includes a daycare program after preschool for children who need to stay longer. P: (952)-927-8443

Mayim Rabim

The Mayim Rabim youth education program helps introduce children to the Reconstructionist tradition in a nurturing, small classroom setting. Classes are available for children age 3 and up and include learning about the prayerbook and the important points on the Jewish calendar, history, arts and crafts, basic Hebrew, and Jewish values.

Chabad Lubavitch

Alef Champs Jewish Beginnings Preschool

http://www.chabadminneapolis.com/templates/articlecco_cdo/aid/521039/jewish/Alef-Champs.htm

Sharei Chesed – Mostly adults (no young children)

Youth Shabbat Study - Shabbat mornings at 9:00 a.m. Instructor: Uri Koppel. Students learn prayers from the Shabbat liturgy, then join the congregation in leading parts of the service.

Shir Tikvah

Religious School and Hebrew School

http://www.shirtikvah.net/education.php

Shir Yeladim, a sub-committee of Youth Connections, is an effort to develop fun and educational programs for families with young children. Some activities include Children's Services twice a month, Holiday family programs and special events, drop-in playgroups and free childcare during every service.

Temple Israel

Religious School, Hebrew School, Early Childhood Education Center

Kids’ Club (nap room) takes place from 12:30-3:00 p.m. one to five days per week. The Kids’ Club program gives children a quiet place to unwind and nap. As children wake up from their naps, they spend time with their teachers, get diapers changed, have a snack and play until they are picked up.

Enrichment Classes for children ages 4-5: Each day of the week a different enrichment class is offered: Stories; Exploring Our World through Science; Cooking; and Sensory Exploration through Dance & Movement.

JCC ECC

The Early Childhood Center provides a large number of programs for young children (ages Infant to Pre-K). To see a complete list of classes follow this link: http://www.sabesjcc.org/ecc_classes.htm