Jewish Community Center - M. Larry Lawrence Branch

The Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center Early Childhood Education program is designed to develop the social emotional physical and intellectual well-being of each child through our developmental milestone curriculum. Our focus is on creating a safe and nurturing environment which offers opportunities for exploration and discovery. We strive to develop curiosity imagination self-esteem caring for others and the ability to play both cooperatively and independently. We are committed to expanding community access to recreational and social programs for children with disabilities. The program is multi-sensory.

Experiences are provided to encourage growth in the following areas:

Fine and Gross Motor Coordination Sensory Integration Cognitive and Adaptive Skills Socio-emotional Development Language Development Moral Development Spanish as a Second Language

The environmental components in the classroom are eNHAnced by the taam (flavor) of Judaism the heritage and values which allows the children to cultivate a positive sense of identity for themselves and with the greater community. Cultural diversity is promoted and respected as children and families share their traditions from around the globe.