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"As a FELS graduate myself, I was so excited to hear about the Buerger Early Learning Center opening this fall at Rodeph Shalom since it is going to be operated by FELS.  I have such fond memories of my time in preschool and it was important to me and my husband that our daughter have that same type of experience.

The staff has been so friendly and the enrollment process has gone very smoothly.  I cannot wait to see my daughter attend the Buerger Center as I know that she will thrive in the environment that FELS provides."

Sharon Friedman Schwartz, Parent
Buerger Early Learning Center
 

"After 8 glorious weeks at Kol Ami, our sons not only had new friends, new skills and an increased sense of competence, they didn’t want camp to end.  What better words could a parent hear than “I don’t want to go home, Mommy?”  I found that the mature and experienced staff made all the difference.  ... The weekly themes and special events (e.g. Olympic Day, Pajama Day, Pizza Party, At the Beach) and ongoing programs (e.g. arts & crafts, gymnastics, sports, water activities, yoga, nature & science, music, sign language, pony rides, Israeli dance, computers and lots more!!!) were the reason my children were up early every morning asking me if it was time to go to camp yet. "

"We just wanted to say thank you! Thank you for all that you do each day with the staff at Lokoff to make it such a wonderful and happy environment for our kids. We have been very impressed with Kathleen and Denee and have seen many wonderful things coming home with Emily and Ethan. But more importantly, we have seen many wonderful changes in them as well, as they continue to grow and learn! Kathleen and Denee are really doing a fabulous job in Room 7 and it comes from your leadership."

Jen and Jared Butler, Parents
Terri Lynne Lokoff Early Learning Center

"As a first time mother, I will never forget how nervous I was dropping Lucas off on his first day [at Paley], and how loving and welcoming the infant room teachers were to him. How happy and relieved I was a few years later to have many of those same faces welcoming Logan and Dylan to the same room. In that first year, I must have called the director, Sandy, personally twenty times, with first time mom questions and concerns. Time and time again, she took the time to talk me through so many things.  ... They have grown from sleepy infants into little men under the care of some very special people. They have interest in books, politics, animals, sports, science... so many things! They are growing and learning every day, and I am only part of that equation."

Mindy Segal, Parent
Samuel Paley Early Learning Center

"We wanted to share with you our wonderful experiences at the Lassin Early Learning Center. Our son has been attending this program since shortly after his birth. It has provided him with a positive nurturing atmosphere to grow. His development has been enhanced with the inclusion of basic Jewish traditional themes important to our family.  The staff identified his special needs at an early age and connected us to the appropriate support services. Typically, the earlier a special need is detected, the sooner a child can receive the extra help they need and the more progress he will make in the long run. We would never hesitate to recommend this organization to anyone, at any time "

"I was so lucky to come across FELS and their home based daycare services. ... Molly gets so excited and her face glows when she knows we are close to Irma’s house... The other care givers in the Program are wonderful too, for what ever reason if Irma can’t watch the baby, they always have another home that she can go to or they find room at the Lassin Center, where I have had great experiences too.  I would recommend FELS Home Based Program to anyone who is thinking about it, and I’d tell them you can stop looking, you have found the RIGHT place to send our child."

Sonia, Parent
Home Based Early Learning program

                                     

                     

"When we became pregnant, my husband and I spoke to friends and visited many early learning programs. We learned that Federation Early Learning Services has an excellent reputation and a proven track record. With experienced staff and a curriculum that follows national accreditation standards, we knew that our daughter was in wonderful hands."

"Our son, Jacob has had his challenges this year, and as we worked through them we felt that his teachers, Vera and Elaine wanted to work with us to help him grow and learn. They're always respectful to our concerns, but not afraid to give us realistic feedback on how he is doing, and how we can help him to do better at school and at home. Most importantly, we feel that they really know our child and that it matters to them that he grows up healthy and happy.

We are so impressed with all the fun, creative projects he has done this year, and all that he comes home excited to tell us each night (the lastest - "Mommy, did you know penguins eat fish that is not cooked?") His joy in celebrating Jewish holidays with us at home is much enhanced by the fun he has celebrating them at school - exactly what we hoped for when we choose Gutman. ... We leave the little guy every day confident that he will be educated, challenged and loved. It means so much to know we are leaving him in the best hands."

Jennifer and Marc Spector , Parents
Mary Bert Gutman Early Learning Center

"Our son Kyle has taught his family much about Judaism over the past few years!  Kyle has learned a lot about Jewish holidays and customs through his time at K’tonton.  He has learned how to recite a few Shabbat prayers. He also is eager to tell the stories of Purim, Passover, and Hanukkah when those holidays arrive on the calendar.  He tells those stories in an animated fashion. His expanded knowledge base and his interest and enthusiasm related to the Jewish religion is due entirely to the teachers at K’tonton."

Michael H. Smith, Parent
K’tonton School For Young Children

"We are so happy with Gina and Nancy's care that we will soon be driving 50 minutes to daycare so that our daughter can remain with Lokoff!"

Marni B., Parent
Terri Lynne Lokoff Early Learning Center

"We have been attending Paley since September 2006, and it is bittersweet for us to be moving on to a new school next week... We had been in several centers before coming to Paley, and there is no comparison in terms of quality.  I am always amazed when Ryan walks through the halls and so many of the staff know him by name.  In a school of this size, that is really something and a testament to the family atmosphere.  It is a blessing to know your child is somewhere he feels safe and happy every day.

I would happily refer anyone who inquires about daycare in the Philadelphia area to your program."

Amy Dorofy, Parent

Samuel Paley Early Learning Center

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