Preschool
Welcome to Our Preschool Program
Building Confident Learners and Caring Communities
Our Pre-K program is built on a simple philosophy: children learn best through active play, curiosity, and hands-on experimentation. We nurture the social, physical, intellectual, creative, and emotional development of every child in a loving, center-based environment.
Why Choose Our Pre-K Program?
Advanced Learning Zones: Our classrooms feature highly intentional, defined learning areas, including a library, Montessori manipulatives, dynamic block play, dramatic play, sensory stations, art, and music, to foster independent choice and targeted skill-building.
Enrichment with Arts Specialists: Weekly classes with specialized instructors bring yoga, music, visual arts, clay, and cooking directly into your child's schedule.
Annual Art Gallery Showcase: At the end of each year, we celebrate our young artists by hosting a school-wide art show to showcase their unique creations for families.
A State-of-the-Art Playground: Designed for big movements and outdoor discovery, our play space includes climbing equipment, bicycles, and dedicated outdoor art, science, and sensory tables.
Joyful Kindergarten Readiness: We blend deep academic foundations (like reading readiness and dual-language exposure) with immersive Jewish traditions, ensuring children love coming to school every day.
Meet Our Classrooms
🐦 Chickadees Class (Pre-K 3)
Building on the socialization and independence gained in our toddler program, the Chickadees step into a more structured, yet highly engaging, learning environment.
Independent & Directed Learning: Children explore core centers (math, science, language arts, and blocks) through personal choice and teacher-guided small groups.
Daily Circle Time: Includes interactive storytime, music, movement, and foundational ELA and math activities.
Dual-Language & Literacy Readiness: Children are introduced to the English Alphabet and the Hebrew Aleph-Bet through playful letter and sound exposure to build reading confidence.
Judaic Roots: Weekly Hebrew and Judaic studies are woven into daily life through joyful, developmentally appropriate activities.
🕊️ Doves Class (Pre-K 4)
The Doves class is the capstone of our preschool program, thoughtfully designed to ensure a confident, joyful transition to Kindergarten.
Social-Emotional Learning: Beyond academic prep, we place a heavy emphasis on peer interaction, emotional resilience, and building positive relationships with teachers, peers, and families.
Deep Literary Exploration: Students dive deeply into books that complement our rich thematic curriculum.
Kindergarten Readiness Milestones: By graduation, our students are exposed to:
All sounds of the English alphabet, plus foundational skills like rhyming, syllables, and beginning sounds.
Foundational mathematics skills
The letters of the Hebrew alphabet and Jewish knowledge of holidays and Torah stories
Sample Day Daily schedules vary a bit, but generally, a day proceeds as follows: 8:15 – 8:45 Drop-off/Free Exploration 8:45-9:00- Breakfast 9:00- 9:15 Welcome/Hebrew Circle Time 9:15-10:00 Outdoor Play 10:00 – 10:15 Wash up and Snack time 10:15-10:30 Circle Time 10:30 – 11:45 Centers & small group activities 11:45-12:00 Circle Time 12:00-12:30 Lunch 12:30-2:00 Nap time 2:00-2:30- Enrichment (yoga, art, music, clay) 2:30-3:30 Outdoor Play 3:30-4:00 Free play/end of day circle 4:00 Pick-up time 4:00-6:00 Extended Day
