Bonim is Hebrew for builders, because Bonim preschool builds friendships, community and thoughtful, creative Jewish children.
Congregation B’nai Israel opened the preschool in 1987 to support children in their earliest years of Jewish learning and to educate parents through their child’s activities, thus enriching the whole family. Our philosophy is to develop appropriate social independence and a positive self-image for each child. We are dedicated to helping your child become more accepting of and comfortable with themselves and others, and their Judaism. We help them recognize their loving and creative potential as individuals.
It is a community effort. Over the years, we have responded to requests from parents, including the extension of school hours to allow parents to drop off and pick up their children before and after work. We also initiated an infant program so parents can return to work sooner knowing their infants are in a safe, caring environment.
For more information or to schedule a tour, call 203-335-5058 or email Director of Education Alexa Cohen.
Bonim Preschool provides a nurturing and stimulating Jewish environment for newborns through Pre-K. Our curriculum focuses on experiential learning through daily activities that contribute to your child’s physical, intellectual, emotional, spiritual and social development. Our teachers provide a warm, caring setting enriched by music, art, manipulative materials, cooking, and sand and water play. Outdoor activities and field trips complement our program. Jewish life, culture and holidays also play an integral part of your child’s experience. Bonim Preschool allows each child to develop at his/her own rate, and we encourage the development of each child’s unique potential.
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The Parent Committee is crucial to the success of the Bonim Preschool. We work together to create a friendly learning environment. Each year we work to plan a multitude of events for the purpose of community, enrichment, friendship and fundraising, including the annual Chanukah Concert and Dinner, Purim Carnival and Special Persons Day, etc.
The Parent Committee role empowers volunteers to create, plan and support events that enrich and strengthen the bond between parents, staff, administrators and parents. We understand that involvement in the form of time isn’t always easy given busy work and life schedules. We work very hard to find ways for everyone who wishes to be involved to do so. We thank you for continuing to give your time and talents to the school and our children.