Specialists in Early Childhood Education

Our staff of teachers specializes in early childhood education and the State of California, as well as being accredited by NAEYC and the Bureau of Jewish Education, licenses the school. The curriculum is designed to meet the growing needs of young children and carefully planned and flexible enough to take advantage of spontaneous learning.

Judaism and Jewish Values

Our Judaic program includes music, holiday celebrations, customs, traditions and learning of simple blessings. We celebrate "Tot Shabbat" every Friday morning led by our own Cantor Marcelo Gindlin and the joy of Shabbat rituals and music is shared by all. Rabbi Judith HaLevy offers our children an enriched view of Judaism and Jewish values through Bibliodrama and hands-on experiences.

Our Pre-School offers a warm, creative environment in an atmosphere where each child's own unique style of learning is valued and nurtured. Each child is encouraged to develop their own self-image and a positive feeling of self worth in a stimulating environment. Children are encouraged to explore the world, to learn, to be part of a group and work effectively with peers. Teachers help the children handle frustrations and solve problems in constructive ways.

A Partnership with Parents

We recognize that a close partnership between school and family must exist to create healthy, happy children. Our school is a place where parents, and the entire family, are integral parts of the educational process. Through classroom participation, holiday celebrations, parent education workshops and individual conferencing, parents and staff work together. School and class newsletters inform parents regularly of upcoming activities and ideas for parent-child development. The family becomes a significant part of the larger and very special community of MJC&S.