Let me be the first to welcome you to Congregation Etz Hayim Preschool. Established in 2001, we have been offering a high quality, play-based, Jewish preschool environment for over 20 years. Our dedicated staff fosters learning through action and creativity because we believe that children are inherently strong, bright, skilled and inquisitive. We help children build respect, accountability, knowledge and community through exploration and discovery.
Our school uses a play-based approach, and we learn though a Jewish lens. Lessons are child-centered and allow children to choose activities that interest them while providing opportunities for cognitive, social, emotional and physical growth. We understand that children develop at their own individual pace, and we support each child’s personal developmental needs.
The curriculum is designed to provide a Jewish atmosphere throughout the program. The children are given a sense of Jewish identity through the weekly observance of Shabbat, the celebration of Jewish holidays and the introduction of Hebrew through songs, stories, and conversation. Children learn through hands-on exploration during free-play and during structured learning times. Our most popular explorations include self-identity, holidays, family, the natural world, transportation, our body, dinosaurs and more.
Etz Hayim Preschool offers a half-day and full-day program for children 18 months to 5 years old. Our school year is 10 months – September through June – with summer camp offered in July and August. It is our goal to make learning developmentally appropriate and fun so that children’s love of learning will grow with them through the years. I invite you to contact me to schedule a tour or ask any questions that you may have.