Class Placement Policy The Director and the Kesher Team guide the class placement process which occurs from late spring through July. Teachers who are most familiar with the children’s strengths, goals, learning styles, communication and friendship patterns consider the best placement for each child. Teachers’ knowledge of child development, their affection for each child, and […]

Licensing Temple Beth Ami is licensed by the Maryland State Department of Education to operate a Child Development Program, and by Montgomery County Health and Human Services to operate a Private Educational Institution. Temple Beth Ami adheres to all regulations established by our licensing agencies, including: Parents’ Guide to Regulated Child Care: This document must […]

Introduction to Temple Beth Ami Nursery School Our Mission: Joyful Jewish Learning Our Philosophy: We are a welcoming and inclusive Reform Jewish community, where passionate teachers nurture and enrich the lives of our children and families in a joyful learning environment. At Temple Beth Ami Nursery School, children acquire skills for positive, life-long social and […]

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Admissions Registration begins in January for the following school year. Applicants register online through our website. Temple members and current students receive priority enrollment initially, and then enrollment opens to the public. Classes are filled first-come, first-served. Enrollment continues as long as spaces are available. Registration details are announced in December.   Temple Beth Ami […]

Inclusion At Temple Beth Ami Nursery School, we value the unique qualities that each child brings to our community. We do everything we can to create a learning experience that recognizes individual differences among children, while maintaining an intentional play-based educational approach. Our goal is to be a fully inclusive school, though there may be […]

Jewish Practices Temple Beth Ami Nursery School enjoys sharing our Jewish heritage and traditions with our families. Early exposure to our special customs lays the groundwork for developing a Jewish identity. In early childhood, Jewish experiences basically revolve around the holidays, as we share each holiday’s stories and morals, songs, foods, and rituals. In addition, […]

Daily Schedule 7:30 am Optional “Early Arrival” available with prior reservations. Supervised free play time. 9:30 am The school day officially begins. Teachers welcome children into their classrooms and help them follow their established routine to prepare for the day. Teachers then encourage children to engage in a variety of small group activities with peers. […]

TBANS Parent Handbook Table of Contents Introduction: Mission, Philosophy, History, Curriculum Contact Information Daily Schedule Jewish Practices Inclusion Admissions Payment Policies  and  Scholarships Licensing Class Placement Policy Clothing Food Policy Birthday Celebrations Health Policy Screen Time Policy Photography Parking and carpooling Playground, Discovery Room, Ride Room Toileting Discipline Policy Inclement Weather Policy Parent Involvement Communications […]