| School Program Academic Year: September – June |
| 8 – 9 AM | Early Birds* |
| 8 – 12 Noon | Toddler and Preschool Program |
| 12 – 2 PM | Lunch Bunch* |
| 2 – 3:15 PM | After School Clubs* |
| *Preschool only / optional |
| Summer Program: June – July |
Welcome to the Judge and Mrs. Lewis Goldberg Nursery School at Congregation Kehillath Israel! The school, also known as Kehillath Israel Nursery School (KINS) opened in September 1968 as a not for profit preschool through the generosity of the Judge and Mrs. Lewis Goldberg family.
The Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care licenses KINS. We serve 74 children, ages 2 years to 5 years and have a staff of eleven. The school is in session from early September until the third week in June with morning sessions from 9 AM to 12 noon, five days a week, and extended day options for preschool children: from 8 AM to 9 AM (Early Birds); 12 Noon to 2 PM (Lunch Bunch); and 2 PM to 3:15 PM, (After School Club), (KI Kicks: Tuesday, Parparim and G’malim only) and (KI Collage: Thursday, Parparim and G’malim only).
Toddler Program
- For children from 2 years to 2 years 8 months in September
- Two programs offered:
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays; or Tuesdays, Thursdays, 9:00 AM to 12 noon each day
These programs offer a first learning experience for the very young in a nurturing and safe environment with play, art projects, music, creative movement, and special Shabbat activities.
Preschool Program
- For children from 2 years 9 months to 5 years in September
- Program offered five mornings a week, 9:00 AM to 12 noon each day
Play is the work of children. The Preschool program encourages children to play and learn in a cooperative environment. Teachers plan activities in all areas of learning while meeting the changing needs of the children.
Transitional Kindergarten
- For children 4 years 5 months to 5 years in September
- Program offered five mornings a week, 9:00 AM to 12 noon each day
Transitional Kindergarten offers an enhanced literacy program, increased opportunities for problem-solving activities, more involved hands-on science and math projects, and special units based on the children’s interests. The Transitional Kindergarten program meets the needs of older preschoolers who are not eligible to enter kindergarten.
