Ellen Boniuk Early Childhood School Admissions
Investing in Your Child’s Future
At EBS, we understand that choosing a preschool is a significant commitment for any family. To make a high-quality education accessible to all, we offer several options to help meet the financial needs of families. The J is committed to supporting families who wish to attend our school and we strive to meet demonstrated financial need within our budgetary guidelines.
We are proud to be beneficiaries of generous community support through the Children’s Scholarship Ball. The proceeds from this annual event benefit the Irvin Kaplan Children’s Scholarship Fund, helping more than 300 children each year. These funds support children of all religious, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, providing financial assistance for infant care, preschool, summer camp, and special needs programs.
At EBS, we welcome students from diverse backgrounds and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment. We do not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation or religion, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive in our community.
We invite you to schedule a tour today to learn more about the school and explore the many opportunities available for families to become a part of the EBS community.
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Merfish Family Infant Care Program
The Sherry Merfish Infant Care Program provides a caring, safe, and stimulating environment for infants starting at 6 weeks old. Our dedicated teachers focus on nurturing physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and language development. Infants engage in weekly Shabbat programming, music, active play through the CATCH (Coordinated Approach to Children’s Health) program, and more. EBS teachers collaborate closely with parents to ensure comfort with classroom routines and activities while supporting each child’s progress toward key developmental milestones.
Young Toddler & Toddler
EBS’s Young Toddler (18 months) and Toddler (2 years) programs emphasize building self-control, trust, language skills, and social interactions, including separation from parents and caregivers. Through engaging activities like music, movement, Shabbat, and CATCH, children stay active and engaged while developing important life skills. These programs create a dynamic learning environment where toddlers explore, grow, and build connections with peers.
Preschool
The Preschool program for children ages 3 to 4 fosters initiative and confidence through engaging classroom activities. Teachers design experiences that promote problem-solving, critical thinking, and creative play. Students explore art, writing, science, sensory activities, discovery, and Judaic programming, developing essential skills in a dynamic, hands-on environment.
PK-4
Our goal in PK-4 is to prepare students for a smooth transition to kindergarten while fostering independence. Key focus areas include handwriting, letters, numbers, and social-emotional development. Through child-initiated topics like gardening, outdoor learning, travel, and the human body, teachers guide students in building essential skills and confidence that will support their success in elementary school and beyond.
A $200 non-refundable registration fee for the 2023-2024 school year.
A non-refundable $400 tuition deposit. (This will be credited to your May 2024 payment.)
At EBS and the J, we are committed to making a high-quality education accessible to all families. To support this, we offer a need-based scholarship program, and we encourage families to apply through the FACTS system. Please note that there is a $40 application fee.
While we do our best to meet the financial needs of every family, we are often limited by the funds raised for scholarships and the number of families applying. Scholarship applications are due by February 5, 2023. Applications received after the February 17, 2023 deadline will be considered on a rolling basis, but awards may be limited depending on remaining funds available.
To make the process easier, registration fees will be deferred until scholarship status is confirmed. Once a scholarship decision is made, if a family chooses to proceed with registration, the registration fees will be required to secure their child’s spot.
We are here to help and want to ensure that every child has the opportunity to thrive at EBS. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions about the scholarship process.
The Marvin Barish Right Start provides tuition vouchers towards the cost of a Jewish early childhood education. Families enrolling their first child in a Jewish early childhood program for the first time are eligible to receive a voucher ranging from $1,000 to $2,000. Marvin Barish Right Start™ is a gift to families from the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston thanks to the generosity of the Marvin Barish Early Childhood Endowment, which is held at the Houston Jewish Community Foundation, and other local donors. Click here for more information or to apply.
We adhere to the Texas Department of State Health Services immunization requirements for all students. To view the required vaccine schedule, please click here.
In order to attend BAS, children must provide up-to-date immunization records and health appraisal forms. Attendance is not permitted without both forms on file. If a child is on a delayed vaccination schedule, we require written documentation specifying the dates when the vaccines will be administered. The Medical Committee will review this information to determine the child’s eligibility for enrollment at BAS.
If a child has a medical exemption, a letter from the child’s doctor, including the doctor’s Professional License Number, must be submitted. BAS does not accept religious or personal exemptions.
