Welcome to The Herman & Libbie Michaelson Early Childhood Center (at Temple Israel)
The Herman and Libbie Michaelson ECC was started in 1963. We have always striven to be mindful of the needs of our Albany Jewish Community through many different avenues, including our Jewish enrichment programs, Yahadut with Morah Laura and our day-to-day teaching and reinforcement of Jewish values, holidays, and customs.
We accept students from the ages of 18 months - 5 years old.
The Teachers at The Michaelson ECC are professionals in the field of Early Childhood Education. They are constantly learning and exploring the new theories of education, while remembering that children need time to explore and create to learn and develop.
Our Mission:
At The Michaelson Early Childhood Center, we believe that the power of play is a cornerstone of early childhood education. Through hands-on activities and play-based learning, we aim to nurture your child’s natural curiosity, creativity, and social-emotional development in a warm and inclusive Jewish environment.
What If My Family Is Not Jewish?:
The Michaelson Early Childhood Center creates an inclusive and welcoming community for all preschoolers. We encourage participation from all regardless of religious background, race, ethnicity, gender, ability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We are committed to being a diverse program that welcomes all children and families.
When Can I Enroll My Child?:
Children can be enrolled at any time throughout the school year as long as we have an opening in a classroom. Our school offers a 10 month school program- September- early June, and a 10 week summer camp program that begins in June and ends in mid-August.
In order to register your child, you must set up an account AND add your child to the account. To add your child, you will go to "My Account" and click the "My Family" button. From there, you can click "edit your family" and you will be able to add children to your account. Without your child listed on your account, you will receive an error message that states, “no one can be enrolled right now please contact your school administrator for more info”.
Questions? Contact us!
