Programs
At TCEE, we have a variety of high-quality, developmentally-appropriate programs available, most with flexible schedules designed to meet the needs of busy modern families. Our weekly schedule includes specials such as art, music, and yoga for all ages, infants through TK.
Toddler Program for children aged 1 year 6 months - 2 years 6 months
Toddlers build nurturing relationships with teachers and enjoy first friendships while learning to cope with being away from their parents and caregivers. Teachers facilitate their growing curiosity about the world. The children take joy in observing Shabbat and celebrating Jewish holidays all year long!
Meets 9am – 12:45pm with flexible schedule options 3, 4, or 5 days a week. See below for early drop-off and extended day options.
Preschool Program for children aged 3 years to 4 years
Younger preschoolers thrive and grow as part of a community. They begin to build friendships and group interaction skills that will support them through life. They begin to use tools and symbols to help them refine their understanding of the world, and celebrate their own independence by building self-help skills. They enjoy celebrating Shabbat and Jewish holidays, with a particular focus on the symbols associated with each.
Meets 9am – 1:00pm with flexible schedule options 3, 4, or 5 days a week. See below for early drop-off and extended day options.
Step into Preschool Program for children aged 2 years 6 months to 3 years old
Our Step into Preschool program is designed to meet the changing needs of children as they grow from toddlers to preschoolers. The group starts the year more like a toddler class and becomes a preschool class over the course of the year, focusing on developing the independence, self-help skills, social emotional understand that will allow students to move through the group transitions and problem-solving routines in a larger preschool class with ease.
Meets 9am – 1:00pm with flexible schedule options 3, 4, or 5 days a week. See below for early drop-off and extended day options.
Transitional Kindergarten Program for children who will be 4 years old by August 31st
The Transitional Kindergarten (TK) class is a way for older Pre-K students to become acquainted with the longer school day and daily routines of a Kindergarten-style classroom. This includes extended literacy, science, and social studies explorations, along with many opportunities for small group work. The class will have an ongoing co-constructed emergent curriculum throughout the school year.
Meets from 9:00am – 3:30pm, M-F, 5 days a week only. See below for early drop-off and extended day options.
Infant Program for children aged 4 months - 1 year 6 months
Discover the perfect start to your child’s educational journey at TCEE’s infant program! Designed to feel like an extension of home, our infant class offers a nurturing, personalized environment where your child can thrive at their own pace. Our experienced, dedicated infant educators ensure each child’s unique schedule for eating, sleeping, and play is honored.
Meets 9am – 3:30pm with flexible schedule options 3, 4, or 5 days a week. See below for early drop-off and extended day options.
Extra Programs & Scheduling Options
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Early drop-off is available for all TCEE students from 7:30am – 9am, 8am – 9am, or 8:30am - 9am
Drop-in may be available with at least one business day notice (space permitting)
Children begin their day engaged in quiet play, emphasizing sensory activities
Mixed-age grouping supports children in separating from parents and building self-help skills and independence
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Extended day is available, space permitting, to all TCEE programs
Pick-up times at 3:30pm, 4:30pm, and 5:30pm are available
Drop-in may be available with at least one business day notice (space permitting)
Extended day starts with a resting time for children who nap and quiet time with music, chapter book reading, or stories on tape for others. There is also time to play together in the classroom. Children are served a snack (brought from home) and enjoy gross motor experiences outdoors (weather-permitting) or in our large indoor space
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Join our amazing TCEE staff for a variety of innovative, educational, developmentally appropriate, exciting indoor and outdoor activities. Vacation camp is open to all currently enrolled TCEE students and BEEP on Beacon Extended Day students, space permitting.
February and April vacation camps run during the Public Schools of Brookline vacation weeks.
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TCEE is thrilled to continue our collaboration with the Brookline Early Education Program and Brookline Public Schools to provide engaging extended day care for the children and families of BEEP on Beacon. BEEP on Beacon students transition to Extended Day at the conclusion of their day at BEEP. Extended Day spots are Monday - Thursday 2:30 - 5:30pm, and Fridays 1:40 - 5:30pm. Partial week schedules are not available. BEEP on Beacon Extended Day students are welcome to enroll in TCEE’s Vacation Camps and Summer programming and also enjoy other shared community activities throughout the school year.
The BEEP on Beacon Extended Day program for 2024-2025 is full. If you would like to join the waitlist, please mail us at educationoffice@ohabei.org. BEEP on Beacon Extended Day applications for the 2025-2026 school year will open on March 3, 2025. Your child must already have been offered a spot at BEEP on Beacon for the 2025-2026 school year in order to apply to Extended Day programming. Space is limited. Priority will be given to returning BEEP on Beacon Extended Day families.