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.

New families enrollment or returning families enrollment.
Please note: Non-refundable application fee ($50) and deposit ($1,500) is due at the time of registration. Applications will be accepted according to the date received following the priority period.

Toddler Program for children aged 15 months - 2 years 8 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.

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PreKindergarten (PreK) Program for children who will be 4 years old by January 1st

Children in our PreK program celebrate their growing skills and independence by beginning to focus on pre-academic skills. This five (5) day a week program builds children’s peer relationships, with a particular focus on cooperative work and verbal problem-solving skills. All classes explore Shabbat, Jewish holidays, and Judaic values, with an emphasis on asking and answering their own “how?” and “why?” questions through active reflection and investigation.

Meets 9am – 1:00pm, 5 days a week only. See below for early drop-off and extended day options.

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Preschool Program for children aged 2 years, 9 months through 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.

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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 – 3:00pm, M-F, 5 days a week only. See below for early drop-off and extended day options.

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Extra Programs

  • 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.

    February and April vacation camps run during the Public Schools of Brookline vacation weeks.

    • 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

    • Extended day is available from 1pm – 5:30pm each day to all TCEE and BEEP on Beacon students

    • Pick-up times at 3pm, 4pm, 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

  • The TCEE is thrilled to collaborate with the Brookline Early Education Program and Brookline Public Schools. This partnership provides additional stimulating afterschool programming and meets the needs of busy families. BEEP on Beacon students transition to Extended Day at 2:30pm, at the conclusion of their day at BEEP. BEEP on Beacon students are welcome to enroll in TCEE’s Vacation Camp 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.