Preschool at the Weinstein JCC

Our program offers the following benefits:

• Fostering a sense of Jewish identity, an understanding of and a respect for the Jewish religion, traditions, and culture within a diverse inclusive community
• Ethical Start- An educational program teaching Jewish ethics and values to young children: responsibility, dignity, kindness, community, tradition, and respect
• Seeing children as capable learners who successfully use the skills of self-regulation, problem-solving, inquiry, creativity, and collaboration in their daily lives and relationships
• Newly renovated preschool spaces inspiring a sense of wonder, curiosity, and exploration
• Creating rituals and representations that help children and educators celebrate the miracles of life, the joys of discovery, and honors the community they create together as a classroom family
• Honoring the meaningful events and accomplishments that occur as part of the daily life of the classroom through documentation that shares the story of the learning taking place
• Providing the Brightwheel App to provide easy, smooth, updated communication between home and school
• Providing activities, experiences, and materials that encourage working together, while respecting the individual needs of the children
• Opportunities for intellectual pursuits as well as social and emotional learning
• Building curriculum on children’s interests and on the questions and skills they are pursuing
• Extended, meaningful time for connecting to nature in our gardens and outdoor classrooms. By making nature an enriching part of the daily lives of children, we are inspiring the next generation of environmental stewards. We encourage our children and families to explore the world with a sense of wonder and to see they have a responsibility to care for the world around them (Tikkun Olam)
• Pre-K classrooms for supporting kindergarten readiness in a play- based program
• Highly qualified, nurturing, dedicated educators that delight in children and the magic of their development and are partners in their learning
• Personalized, small group experiences for children to build deeper and more engaging relationships with children and teachers
• Inclusive program with highly trained, dedicated support staff to assist in meeting the needs of every child and partnering with teachers and parents
• Specialists: Garden/Nature Educator, Judaic Specialist, Inclusion/Support Team
• Ongoing professional development for all faculty
• Daily planning time for teachers
• Playgrounds nationally certified by Nature Explore
• Accredited by NAEYC since 1988
• Licensed by the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE)