J Stoler Early Childhood Education Center

At the Stoler Early Learning Center, we view children as capable and competent thinkers who construct knowledge through interacting with the world around them. Working together as a community of learners, they ask big questions and explore big concepts. Our classrooms are designed as spacious learning centers, encouraging the children to explore and make choices as they learn and play. Classrooms allow for small and large group activities and are set up to explore materials and help to foster learning in areas such as language, math, science, and social/emotional development. Our educators strive to build upon the strengths and interests of the children to guide instruction. Jewish values and traditions are seamlessly woven into the daily curriculum. We view families as an integral part of the preschool experience at the ELC, and support them through our diverse and inclusive programming, providing opportunities to connect and build community. From joyful holiday celebrations, to supporting each other through life transitions, the families of the Stoler Early Learning Center form a warm and welcoming community that extends far beyond the walls of our classrooms.

Mary Eda Coleman, Operations and Administrative Coordinator mcoleman@jcc.org

Shayna Gruner, Director of Noah’s Ark Preschool Camp and Assistant Director of Judaics, Curriculum, and Engagement sgruner@jcc.org

Billee Hardy, Assistant Director Preschool bhardy@jcc.org

Stephanie Ziman, Director of Inclusion and Abilities sziman@jcc.org

Primary Services/Programs

Infant/Toddler Care Preschool

Full-time and Extended Care Options

Kindergarten

Noah’s Ark Preschool Camp

Baby and Me Programing

Accessibility

Sensory quiet space and/or sensory friendly materials (fidgets, noise-cancelling headphones, etc).