Preschool

Price Family Preschool

The Price Family Preschool of Temple Emanu-El provides children with a quality early childhood experience in a warm, nurturing Jewish environment.  Our goal is to provide a developmentally appropriate curriculum that meets the unique needs of each child.  Woven into every aspect of the program are maximum opportunities for the development of:

• A strong positive self-image.
• A love of learning.
• Language and communication skills.
• A strong sense of their Jewish heritage and the world in which we all live.
• On-going opportunities for parent education and parent involvement are an integral part of the Preschool program.

Curriculum
Our curriculum is based upon the development of the whole child placing equal emphasis upon:

• intellectual development
• physical development
• social development
• emotional development.

Our curriculum encourages creativity and self-expression through hands-on learning experiences, allowing each child to develop to his or her fullest potential. Jewish celebrations, values and traditions are an integral part of the program through play, group activity, creative arts and oral and written stories. Shabbat is celebrated each week with traditional blessings, challah and an all school "Shabbat Sing."
 

Staff
The Price Family Preschool of Temple Emanu-El is certified by the California State Licensing board. Our teachers are selected for their dedication to a developmentally appropriate, child-centered curriculum, their educational background in early childhood and their sensitivity to the unique needs of the young child and family.
Rabbi Martin Lawson shares holidays, Shabbat, Jewish customs and traditions in his own special style using play, song, puppetry and group activities. Myrna Cohen, Cantorial Soloist, is our music specialist who enhances your child’s experience through song and creative movement activities. In addition, Myrna leads our Preschool Shabbat services and other holiday celebrations.

The Price Family Preschool offers 2-day, 3-day and 5-day classes for children ages 2-5.
Hours 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Extended Care is available before and after Preschool hours, 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Enrichment Classes are offered daily from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Shalom Shabbat: A parent-participation class for children ages 14-24 months, Friday mornings 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

As a parent, you are your child’s first teacher. Your on-going involvement in your child’s education is vital. Your questions, ideas and visits are always welcome.

Registration is currently underway for both the summer and fall preschool sessions.  A few select spaces remain.

To set up a visit or for registration information, contact Judy Medoff at (619) 286-2999 or e-mail preschool@templeemanuelsd.org.

Preschool Sunday Mornings

Our popular Preschool Sunday Morning Class meets one Sunday each month, 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM, from September through June. The class, for children ages 2 to pre-kindergarten and their parents, is open to members and non-members and there is no charge.

Rachael Davila will lead the class. The program provides an opportunity for preschool-age children to learn about Judaism with their parents. There are lessons, art projects, singing with Myrna Cohen and a snack. For more information and registration, please call Torah School director Cathy Kamin at (619) 286-3096.