JCC Chicago Ribbon Cutting Marks Return of Early Childhood Program to Evanston-Skokie
Full and Half-Day Preschool at Beth Emet The Free Synagogue Safely Opened Doors To Families During Pandemic
Northbrook, IL – July 7, 2021 – JCC Chicago invites the community to attend a ribbon cutting on Thursday, August 12 at 4pm to celebrate the successful expansion of its Early Childhood program to Beth Emet The Free Synagogue at 1224 Dempster in Evanston. As an essential-care provider, the full-day childcare and preschool for children 6 weeks to 5-years-old opened its doors for the first time in newly renovated, age-appropriate classrooms under the most challenging circumstances–during the pandemic. Upcoming plans include the launch of JCC Chicago’s high-quality adult-tot classes, parenting programs, holiday celebrations and special events at this location. This new location in Evanston brings JCC Chicago’s Early Childhood to 7 total centers in the Chicagoland area.
“We’re thrilled to revive JCC Chicago’s beloved Early Childhood program in the Evanston-Skokie area and bring our pre-eminent Jewish preschool experience back to this community,” said Addie Goodman, President & CEO, JCC Chicago. “Our new and meaningful partnership with Beth Emet means more opportunities for learning, growth and connection for children, families and community members. We’ve been welcomed by the congregation with open arms and are working together to serve the community through Early Childhood and young family experiences.”
Rabbi Andrea London and President Karen Isaacson commented, “This new relationship has been truly a win-win for both Beth Emet and for the J. Our leadership was especially impressed by the shared values and philosophy, and we are well on our way in this long-term partnership. As we are able to safely reopen our doors to worship, our clergy is looking forward to celebrating Shabbat and holidays with the children enrolled in the JCC Chicago Early Childhood program and look forward to welcoming new families into the Beth Emet community.”
“We recognize the growing need for high quality, full day childcare options—including infant care—in the Evanston-Skokie community,” said Lonnie Nasatir, President of the Jewish United Fund of Chicago. “We are delighted with this partnership model, which will help meet that need so beautifully. It’s part of our Jewish community’s commitment to pioneering new and creative ways to offer meaningful programming and services for young families.”
Tours of model preschool classrooms, including our expertly designed infant rooms and toddler classrooms, are available virtually at this time by scheduling a tour with Director Bree Movitz. Program information, dates and details are available at jccchicagoearlychildhood.org.
Contact:
Jill Kahan
224.406.9202
jkahan@jccchicago.org