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L'dor V'dor! Providing for the Next Generation
Thanks to the generosity and support of our TBT community, the Taxpayers of Washington State, the dozen of engineers, planners, and construction workers, and many other professionals, we’ve made tremendous progress in building the Solomike Early Childhood Center (SECC). The Center is situated on our existing temple campus located in Bellevue, Washington and is expected to open early 2025.
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About the Center
The Solomike Early Childhood Center offers a child-centered and directed learning environment, supporting the natural development of children through our Reggio Emilia-inspired approach. Our full-day, high-quality childcare program will operate 5 days per week, providing care to children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old.
We are also proud to serve lower-income families through the support of Washington State’s Working Connections Child Care (WCCC) program, which helps eligible families pay for childcare. Half of our 82 slots will be reserved for families participating in this program. While the Center will provide Jewish-focused content, our goal is to create a safe environment that instills an appreciation of every faith, race, gender, and culture, and nurtures a love of learning, creativity, sharing, and diversity.
Our 5,000 square foot building will contain 5 classrooms, an office, and kitchen. The Center is situated adjacent to Temple B'nai Torah and will benefit from access to our shared communal space, including our library for kids and Temple sanctuary.
The Solomike Early Childhood Center is made possible through the incredible support of our community, along with Washington Representative Tana Senn and Bellevue City Mayor Lynne Robinson.
Through a combination of a grant, loans, and donations from our community, we have secured nearly $4.5 million in funding. Todah tabah! We are tremendously grateful for the generosity and support of our TBT community and the Taxpayers of Washington State.
Click here to make your pledge today!
There is so much to celebrate and look forward to as this project makes rapid progress, and we have seen and felt the incredible support from this community as we work together toward our shared vision. Together, we are forging a legacy of education and community for Temple B’nai Torah that will resonate for generations to come.
Want to learn more? Are you interested in enrollment, employment, or as a neighbor? Let us know!
Our deepest gratitude to the Negrin Family and Rabbi James (Jim) Mirel for driving the vision for Jewish early education at TBT.
And thank you to those who have pledged - for your belief in this vision and project, and for the actions you’ve taken to help us achieve it. Our success is because of you, and we’re so excited for what lies ahead!
Have questions? You can call us at 425-603-9677 or send an email to seccgiving@templebnaitorah.org.
