Welcome 2023/2024 PTS Preschool Families!
TOT'S AND TORAH IS BACK!
Register for a yummy meal and join us for singing, dancing, and a story!
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PROSPECTIVE
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CURIOUS ABOUT OUR PROGRAM?
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SUMMER CAMP
BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT
Back to School night is coming. Join us to hear more about our school and our curriculum. Then move over to your child's classroom for specifics.
Thursday, October 5, 2023
7:00 - 8:30 PM
Starting In the Social Hall and Continuing in Your Child's Classroom
FOR PARENTS ONLY – NO CHILDREN PLEASE
Thursday, October 5, 2023
7:00 - 8:30 PM
Starting In the Social Hall and Continuing in Your Child's Classroom
FOR PARENTS ONLY – NO CHILDREN PLEASE
MITZVAH CONNECTION
Do you need a helping hand or know someone who does?
Had a new baby? Dealing with an illness? A death in the family? Having a difficult time? Have a simcha (happy event) to share? Let us know so that we can activate our Mitzvah Team to help... |
Interested in the Temple?
PTS is an inclusive Jewish community where everyone can find peace, inspiration, and their own connection to Judaism. Whether in the synagogue, each other’s homes, or the world beyond, Peninsula Temple Sholom creates a sacred space for those who are part of it.
2023 2024 Calendar is now available!
O U R C O M M I T M E N T
A PLACE WHERE YOUR CHILDREN THRIVE
Our goal at PTS Preschool is to provide families with a warm, nurturing, and loving preschool experience.
Since our Preschool opened its doors in 1982, our program has earned a reputation for excellence, and we have seen our preschool grow from one classroom to the full and vibrant 12 classes it is today. Our beautiful Rabbi Gerald and Helen Raiskin Torah Center facility provides an enhanced, developmentally appropriate environment where children are encouraged to explore and develop their curiosity through play and challenging experiences. Our classes are taught by educated teachers who far exceed the minimum licensing requirements and who are all trained in pediatric First Aid and CPR. Our teachers continue to participate in ongoing professional development and work in teams to provide quality experiences for children |
The most effective early childhood programs encourage parent participation and involvement in their children’s program. Communicating with parents through informal daily interactions and scheduled conferences provide greater opportunity for meaningful parent/child interactions and conversations involving parents in the happenings in their child(ren)’s day.
Director of Early Childhood Education, Allison Steckley, is committed to teaching values, morals, customs, and traditions with a liberal Jewish approach. While we nurture a Jewish identity, we are open to students of all faiths. Our Preschool is fortunate to be a part of the Peninsula Temple Sholom community, and with this comes the nurturing guidance and support of our Clergy, Senior Staff Team and the Peninsula Temple Sholom Board of Trustees. |
ABOUT US
Our development-through-play approach encourages children to explore and develop their curiosity through their interests and challenging experiences.
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OUR PROGRAMS
We are happy to offer our community part-day and full day options plus a special toddler program and
trans-k programs. LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR PROGRAMS |
OUR STAFF
We have a low child/teacher ratio and a staff comprised of dedicated, loving educators who are carefully selected for their Early Childhood Education teaching experience.
MEET OUR STAFF |
QUICK LINKS
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S P O T L I G H TSHABBATCELEBRATING SHABBAT IN THE PRESCHOOL
Owls, Zebras, Penguins, Kangaroos (3's)
Above concepts and add:
Elephants, Giraffes & Monkeys (pre-K & T-K's)
Above concepts and add:
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T E S T I M O N I A L S
Happy Parents
Allison, the preschool director, is a dream. You can't imagine a more welcoming, warm, understanding and overall awesome leader. Her compassion runs deep; from knowing each and every preschooler and each of their personal strengths, to being so very relatable on a parent-level as well. And Kim, Allison's right hand lady, is amazing. She's incredibly warm, helpful, and a pleasure to chat with. |
Davina Nazarian Chall, school parent since 2015.