New Pre-K Program At Marks Jewish Community House Accepting Lottery Applications

Good news for parents of toddlers still thinking about where to send their kids come the back to school season: The Edith and Carl Marks Jewish Community House of Bensonhurst at 7802 Bay Parkway was just awarded a contract for a full day Universal Pre-Kindergarten for 2012-2013.

This is a new addition to the Early Childhood Center consisting of Mommy and Me classes, a private tuition-based program for children who are 3 years old and a free part-time UPK program, which includes enrichment classes in dance, music, art, Russian language and swimming.

The Universal Pre-Kindergarten program is designated for children born in 2008 and who will turn four before December 1, 2012 located in District 20.

The JCH  is now accepting inquiries for a lottery for the program. All inquiries must be submitted by 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 4.

Each inquiry must include first and last name of the child; his or her date of birth, home address and a phone number. All inquiries should be submitted by email to Tatyana Sirman. Inquiries received after 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday September 4 will not be eligible to participate.

If you have any questions, please call 718-943-6333.