Preschool at Temple Ohav Shalom

Building Principles
At the Temple Ohav Shalom Pre-School your child will find a warm, nurturing environment where a love for learning is established. Age-appropriate programs, a creative and loving staff, ideal teacher-to-child ratios and a modern facility ensure a positive, first formal educational experience.

Children learn and grow through play. With this belief to guide us, we fill each day with activities that foster cognitive, emotional, social and physical growth. The beauty and teachings of our Jewish heritage are woven into each day’s activities. Although the curriculum focuses on Jewish traditions, children from all religious and cultural backgrounds are welcome.

Our programs build upon one another through a developmental approach that focuses on the whole child. Beginning with the Tiny Tots program and continuing through the Kindergarten Afternoon Enrichment program, each day includes creative play, small and large groups, art experience and literature time. Together these sessions achieve the following goals:

* Increased attention span
* Ability to follow directions
* Socialization skills
* Physical development
* Independent & creative thinking
* Positive self-confidence and high self-esteem
* Practical life skills
* Conflict management skills
* Active involvement in the learning process

Additional features of our preschool include:

* Early Arrival & Extended Day
* Holiday Festivities
* Field Trips & Enrichment Programs
* Lending Library
* Music & Movement
* Shabbat Celebrations with the Rabbi
* Hebrew language