Penn Family Early Childhood Center

At Penn Family Early Childhood Center (Penn ECC), we believe that children learn through play. Play gives them the time and space to explore. Through play, children make sense of the world around them by testing out their ideas in multiple scenarios, asking numerous questions, and trying on different roles.

In observing children at play, educators discern their interests, and multidisciplinary curriculum emerges. As participants in their learning, students think critically, problem-solve, and learn skills that prepare them for later learning. Our play-based approach offers many opportunities to integrate Judaic learning, which often includes a connection to Israel. 

Penn Family ECC Spring Tour

Wed / May 27 / 10:00 am / 87th Street
If your child was born before September 1, 2025, you are welcome to come and learn about the admissions process for the 2027–2028 school year at Penn Family Early Childhood Center. 

Open to members and nonmembers of PAS. 

Please RSVP by April 27. We look forward to having you join us! 

Register by Apr. 27

About Us

  • Part of a thriving conservative Jewish community
  • >100 students, age 2–5 years old
  • 8 classrooms, 3 educators each
  • Twos: up to 12 students, 9:00am–12:00pm
    Young Threes: up to 14 students, 9:00am–1:00pm
    Older Threes: up to 15 students, 9:00am–2:00pm
    Fours: up to 20 students, 9:00am–2:30pm
    *On Fridays, all classes dismiss at 12:00pm
  • Additional support:
    • 4 Support Educators
    • 1 mentor teacher
    • 3 educational consultants
    • 4 specialty educators

Resources & Programming

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All about Penn Family ECC, its philosophy, and how to apply. 

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    All about Penn Family ECC, its philosophy, and how to apply.