Temple Beth Hillel-Beth El is very proud of its Early Childhood Center.
Founded over 40 years ago, it has earned a reputation throughout the Philadelphia area for excellence in Jewish early childhood programming.
Guided by our creative and experienced School Director, Ann Altus, and a staff of over thirty highly qualified and dedicated teachers and school personnel, a wide range of classes are offered.
Our program begins with TWO BY TWO for young two year old.
Nursery classes are offered for toddlers, and three and four year old.
Five year old can begin their more formal education in our full-day Kindergarten program.
Additional services include an Enrichment class, Lunch Bunch, extended care and summer camp programs.
Bright Horizons, our class for preschoolers with special needs, provides invaluable early educational intervention for these children.
This unique program started at Temple Beth Hillel-Beth El and has proven to be a great success.
Ann Altus, our Early Childhood Center Director at Beth Hillel-Beth El for over 35 years, brings her love and devotion for the children and their families and her high standards of quality preschool education to foster a happy learning environment of warmth and positive growth.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
15 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
School Notes
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- Temple Beth Hillel-Beth El is very proud of its Early Childhood Center. Founded over 40 years ago, it has earned a reputation throughout the Philadelphia area for excellence in Jewish early childhood programming. Guided by our creative and experienced School Director, Ann Altus, and a staff of over thirty highly qualified and dedicated teachers and school personnel, a wide range of classes are offered. Our program begins with TWO BY TWO for young two year old. Nursery classes are offered for toddlers, and three and four year old. Five year old can begin their more formal education in our full-day Kindergarten program. Additional services include an Enrichment class, Lunch Bunch, extended care and summer camp programs. Bright Horizons, our class for preschoolers with special needs, provides invaluable early educational intervention for these children. This unique program started at Temple Beth Hillel-Beth El and has proven to be a great success. Ann Altus, our Early Childhood Center Director at Beth Hillel-Beth El for over 35 years, brings her love and devotion for the children and their families and her high standards of quality preschool education to foster a happy learning environment of warmth and positive growth.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Temple Beth Hillel-beth Elementary Early Childhood Center?
The application deadline for Temple Beth Hillel-beth Elementary Early Childhood Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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