Welcome to the Soloway JCC Ganon Preschool
Ganon offers a comprehensive curriculum, rich in Judaic and secular learning plus so much more! Afternoon enrichment programs stimulate young minds, encourage creative play and keep kids active with Monkey Rock* Music, science, yoga, dance, and instructional swimming in the SJCC saltwater pool. Our preschool boasts two child-friendly outdoor playgrounds giving the children plenty of opportunities to play in the fresh air.
*Monkey rock music and instructional swim is not currently offered however we will still have a music class and free swim.
Everyone is welcome at the SJCC Ganon Preschool.
All Ganon families must have a Soloway JCC membership to register for Ganon – Ganon families receive a 20% discount.
Contact Membership Director Patrice Berdowski at pberdowski@jccottawa.com
At Ganon we instill a lifelong love of learning in children and give them the foundation to do good deeds, build community, give back and be kind to others.
Our child-friendly, air conditioned classrooms are complimented by two fenced and secure outdoor playgrounds fully equipped with play structures and toys perfect for our little ones.
On Fridays we welcome Shabbat with a school-wide celebration.
Ganon Preschool Registration for the 2024-2025 School Year
Families Currently Enrolled in the Ganon Preschool
Wednesday, January 17
Soloway JCC Members
Monday, January 29
Open Registration
Monday, February 5
Registration Forms
Elements of our Junior Kindergarten program are run in partnership with the Ottawa Jewish Community School.
Ganon Preschool is part of the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) program and our organization receives funding from the Province of Ontario and the City of Ottawa
Outstanding Preschool Programs
18 months – 5 years
2 Year Old Program
18 months by September 2024
Children enjoy a bi-weekly free swim in the Soloway JCC’s indoor saltwater pool plus and a weekly school-wide Shabbat celebration.
Choose from the following days and times:
- Tuesday & Thursday
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday
- Monday – Friday
Full day: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Half day: 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
A typical 2 year old day at Ganon
8:30 | indoor drop-off |
8:30 – 9:45 | skills/craft/play |
9:45 – 10:00 | snack |
10:00 – 10:20 | circle time |
10:20 – 10:50 | skills/craft/play |
10:50 – 11:00 | bathroom |
11:00 – 11:30 | outdoor play or gym |
11:30 – 12:30 | lunch |
12:30 – 2:00 | nap time |
2:00 – 2:30 | enrichment program |
2:30 – 3:00 | snack & diaper |
3:00 – 4:00 | outdoor play |
4:00 – 5:00 | play |
3 Year Old Program
Born in 2021
A French class, gym class, school wide Shabbat celebration, and a bi-weekly free swim in our indoor salt water pool are all part of the program.
Choose from the following days and times
- Tuesday & Thursday
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday
- Monday – Friday
Full day: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Half day: 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
A typical 3 year old day at Ganon
8:30 – 9:00 | outdoor drop-off |
9:15 – 9:45 | circle time |
9:45 – 9:50 | bathroom |
9:50 – 10:00 | snack |
10:00 – 11:15 | skills/craft/play |
11:15 – 11:30 | circle & story time |
11:30 – 11:55 | lunch |
11:55 – 12:00 | bathroom |
12:00 – 12:30 | outdoor play (half day) |
12:30 – 2:00 | quiet activities/nap time |
2:00 – 2:30 | enrichment program |
2:30 – 3:00 | snack/bathroom routine |
3:00 – 4:00 | outdoor play |
4:00 – 5:00 | play |
Junior Kindergarten Program
Born in 2020
Ganon’s JK program includes French circle, Judaics, a weekly gym class, school wide Shabbat celebration, and a bi-weekly free swim in our indoor salt water pool.
- Monday – Friday
Full day: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Half day: 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
A typical day in JK
8:30 – 9:00 | outdoor drop-off |
9:15 – 9:45 | circle time |
9:45 – 9:50 | bathroom |
9:50 – 10:00 | snack |
10:00 – 11:15 | skills/craft/free play |
11:15 – 11:30 | circle & story time |
11:30 – 11:55 | lunch |
11:55 – 12:00 | bathroom |
12:00 – 1:00 | outdoor play |
1:00 – 1:30 | quiet activities |
1:30 – 2:15 | enrichment program |
2:15 – 3:00 | snack/bathroom routine |
3:00 – 4:00 | outdoor play |
4:00 – 5:00 | play |
Elements of our Junior Kindergarten program are run in partnership with the Ottawa Jewish Community School
Come see our preschool in action!
Contact us to book a private tour.
Ganon Preschool Director (613) 798-9818 ext. 280
ganon@jccottawa.com, www.jccottawa.com/ganon
Hours of Operation
We are open Monday to Friday from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm.
The Ganon Preschool is licensed by the Ministry of Education. Ganon Preschool receives funding from the City Of Ottawa.
