Gan Gurim

Gan Gurim is an Israeli home based child care center with a preschool program. It is a place where children 2-4 years old have the opportunity to learn and grow while having fun.
With a 100% Hebrew-speaking team, children from Hebrew-speaking families can master one language before being introduced to a second one (usually English) and children from English-speaking families can be introduced and become fluent in Hebrew.

At Gan Gurim the focus is on age-appropriate activities, ranging from gross/fine motor-activities through cognitive and social skills.

The children meet for 2 circle times every day, where they discuss the weather, count the days of the month, play social and educational games and sing Hebrew songs. They also have a weekly music class (taught by the lead teacher, a “music-together” certified teacher) and have a weekly yoga/movement class. During this time they read books, use finger-puppets and make every day a meaningful one. Outdoor activities include water-play, sand box, sand and water tables and also free time (for sliding, riding, playing balls and more).

The children also get structured time for putting puzzles together, playing board games, lacing, sorting and categorizing, working on language and math concepts and more.

With 12 kids to a group and a ratio of 6:1, the children enjoy a personal touch in a warm loving environment. It is a kibbutz-style place that offers Israeli education, following the Jewish calendar and holidays (baking Halla every Friday, making “Hanukiyot”, planting for Tu b’shvat etc. etc.).

Gan Gurim is located in Rockville and is open Mon-Fri 8:30 to 4:00, September through July. Gan Gurim is a licensed registered child care center and is run by a certified experienced pre-school teacher.