A Place for Growth

Every activity at the Center City Jewish Preschool is designed to promote learning and growth.  The classroom is built around a variety of learning centers where the children develop motor, cognitive, and social skills.  The learning is always playful, active and imaginative.  In addition, our teachers act as positive role models, acting and speaking with kindness and respect.  Every aspect of the school is meant to enhance the healthy development of the child.

A Place for Identity

Our children are taught basic human values- respect for others, goodness, kindness.  Song, dance and hands-on activities introduce Jewish customs and holidays, giving children a positive feeling about themselves and their place in the world.  These values then become a part of the children's lives, and the foundation is laid for a life-long love of their heritage.

A Place for Learning- and Fun!

The children learn how to play, learn and express themselves through inquiry and experimentation.  They are authors and illustrators making their own classroom books.  They are scientists performing experiments.  They are architects constructing cities out of building blocks.  Art teachers, music specialists and others visit regularly, helping the children appreciate diversity and contribution.  In the end, the children associate learning with Joy and accomplishment.

A Place for Love

Above all, the Center City Jewish Preschool is a place of love.  The atmosphere is warm and nurturing, giving the children the self-confidence to work independently, try new activities, and take on challenges.  The children are praised for their individuality and their efforts, and they are encouraged in their attempts to work out their own solutions to problems.  Ultimately, the children feel secure and loved, because their teachers believe in them.

Partnership with Parents

We want parents to share in their children's early learning experiences.  Parents are urged to discuss their children with the teachers.  They are also invited to join preschool sponsored family get-togethers and parenting workshops.  We consider ourselves partners with the parents in their child's preschool development.