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Early Childhood Education

Welcome to the BKL ELC!

The Barbara K. Lipman Early Learning Center at Temple Israel offers a high-quality academic experience for young children in a Jewish setting that is nurturing, diverse, and inclusive. The faculty and staff in our nationally accredited program take delight in each child’s individual development and share their love of exploring, learning, and discovering. A full day of care is offered, and exciting enrichment opportunities are available after school.

As a program accredited by NAEYC, we offer a unique educational opportunity that is both enriching and fulfilling. Our teacher-pupil ratio is low, and children receive individualized attention to enhance their self-esteem and capacity for learning.

Our mission is to provide for your child’s social, emotional, and cognitive growth in a Jewish setting.

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Noah’s Ark
(infants-2 years old)

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Preschool
(2-5 years old)

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Prospective Families

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We want to hear from you!

Please contact us with any questions by emailing the BKL ELC front desk at bklfrontdesk@timemphis.org or calling 901.937.2784.

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Hear What Others Have to Say

We absolutely adore the Barbara K. Lipman Early Learning Center. The staff is extraordinary and treat my kids as if they were their own. The teachers truly want to see my children succeed and show such an amazing interest in their personal growth and learning. Not only do my children receive an incredible education and introduction to their Jewish identity, I can hardly get them to leave when it’s time to pick them up! I could not imagine a better or more loving environment for Chloe and Grady. They love the ELC and so do I!

Jenny Cook

Happy, nurturing, caring and loving – all words that come to mind when I think about the Barbara K. Lipman Early Learning Center at Temple Israel – and the perfect foundation for my three children to learn and grow. The entire compassionate staff plays an integral role and everyone on the team is involved in helping my kids thrive, both academically and socially. Knowing their teachers are fostering their minds and teaching lifelong skills leaves me with lots of warm and fuzzy feelings! Regardless of the grade or classroom, the focus on learning is fun and I love seeing everyone’s smiles and hearing their giggles at pick up and drop off.

Farryl Silver

The Barbara K. Lipman Early Learning Center at Temple Israel has been a home to my 3 children for the past 10 years. Each of my three children has grown leaps and bounds not only in their academic development but also in their social and interpersonal skills during their time here.  For my children who are now in 5th and 2nd grade, their transition from pre-school to “big school” was seamless because of the skills and confidence the teachers had given them. You could not ask for anything more as a parent! The genuine love, affection, and concern the entire staff at the ELC show the children is what truly makes the ELC a “home away from home” and a place where kids are excited to go every day.

Lindsay Califf

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