First Friends (2 to 10 months)
First Friends provides support for parents of infants while engaging their children in special early learning experiences. Each class is divided into two parts:
-30 minutes of gross motor development, led by a certified, experienced instructor.
-30 minutes of a structured music, movement and rhythm class designed specifically for infants.
First Friends meets on Wednesdays from 10-11 a.m.
 

Double Date (10-24+ months)
Double Date is a unique two-day-a-week program designed for moms and dads (or other caregivers) and their children from ten months through two years. Double Date is a well-structured, high energy program that offers all of the elements of the classes that you would bring your child to individually – art, music, gross motor, etc. – in one place. The program emphasizes learning through play, and the curriculum introduces children to colors, shapes, seasons and other basics through stories, games, music, and other activities. There is a focus on Jewish life and traditions following the calendar, with songs, stories, dance, foods and celebrations.
Double Date meets on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:00 – 11:30. You may register your child for one or two days.
 

Just Us (2 years; must be 2 by December 1)
Just Us is an expansion of Double Date and is geared to two-year-olds. This is a drop-off class and is a first "real school" experience for children. Parents may stay in the building or leave if they wish.
Just Us meets on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:15 a.m. - 12 p.m. You may sign up for two or three days.
 

Terrific Toddlers
Terrific Toddlers is for children turning 2 after December 1. This is a first separation program which runs from January to June on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:30-11 a.m.
 

Three-Year-Olds (must be 3 by December 1)
Our Three-Year-Olds program is an expansion of Just Us. They will begin early subject area curriculum, with a focus on literacy (letters and phonics), math concepts, science and social studies. There will also be additional emphasis on Jewish holidays, Shabbat observance, Hebrew vocabulary, Hebrew songs, and prayer. Through the many different types of activities and experiences encountered each day, the children will gain a sense of independence and self-confidence while learning skills new to this age group such as sharing, teamwork and being a friend.
The Three-Year-Olds program meets on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
 

Four-Year-Olds/Pre-K (must be 4 by December 1)
Our Four-Year-Olds program is a continuation of the Three's class, with an emphasis on kindergarten readiness, intellectually, socially, physically, spiritually and emotionally.
The Four-Year-Olds program meets Monday-Friday from 9:15am - 12.
*MJC is thrilled to be a Universal Pre-K site for Ramapo Central School District.
 

Afternoon Enrichment Classes for our 3's and 4's
Afternoon classes will be offered for our 3's and 4's every day but Thursday. Each class will begin with "lunch-n-learn," lunch and a "Hebrew school" class. The enrichment classes are Science and Math Detectives, Cooking, Reading Readiness, Creative Kids (fine arts), and Lil Dragons Karate (offered through DAS Martial Arts of Suffern).