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Schilit Nursery School
Mission Statement
B’nai Israel Schilit Nursery School provides a stimulating, nurturing and supportive environment for young children ages 15 months–5 years of age and their families. Through a multi-faceted approach to learning, our program focuses on all aspects of a child’s development—social, emotional, cognitive, and physical—while respecting the individuality of each child. Inspired by a variety of teaching approaches and keeping current with changes in the early childhood world, our curriculum is influenced by the Reggio Emilia and Social Constructivist philosophies.
At B’nai Israel Schilit Nursery School, meaningful play is an essential part of our developmentally appropriate, high quality early childhood program. Engaging in activities centered on the child’s own interests brings a natural motivation to learn. Fostering independence, curiosity, creativity, discovery, critical thinking, and problem solving, children are guided by our skilled teachers to explore classroom materials, building knowledge through cooperation and the expression of their thoughts and ideas. Nurturing these skills, our children become confident, inquisitive, and self-guided learners who are prepared for the next step of academic and social development.
Our school provides a warm and welcoming community for all families. We build lasting relationships with the greater B’nai Israel community, as well as introducing the traditions of Jewish identity and life-long learning.
Tue, June 6 2023
17 Sivan 5783
Livestream
Shabbat Services
Friday at 6:15 PM
Saturday at 9:00 AM
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announcements
Pride Shabbat is Saturday, June 10
Join us as we reaffirm and celebrate our commitment to LGBTQ inclusion. Learn more.
Our Lessans Talmud Torah Registration for Next School Year is Now Open!
Generations of families have trusted us with their children's Jewish education. Learn more.
Very Limited Spaces Remains for B'nai Israel Schilit Nursery School and Camp for the 2023-24 Program Year!
Our award-winning school can't wait to meet your family. Learn more.
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Our Coffee Buzz program encourages members to meet for coffee on us while engaging in meaningful conversations. Learn more.
Thank you for voting us Best of Jewish Washington 2022.
Click here to see all of the awards including Best Preschool, Best Hebrew School, Best Senior Programming and many more.
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weekday services
Sunday | 9:00 AM & 8:00 PM
Monday–Thursday | 7:15 AM & 8:00 PM
Friday | 7:15 AM
*Service times vary on holidays.
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shabbat services
inclement weather policy
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We are accessible
B’nai Israel is proud to be accessible to all.
Large print siddurim, assistive listening devices and page magnifiers are readily available. Our entire building and grounds are wheelchair accessible. We can provide sign language interpreters upon request and subject to availability.