1) I see that you’re a Reggio-Inspired school. What does that mean?
Reggio Emilia is an education philosophy in which:
2) How will my child be academically prepared for kindergarten?
Like any educational philosophy, Reggio Emilia—and Shalom Preschool—places an emphasis on academics. But we also recognize that academics alone aren’t enough. At Shalom Preschool, we help nurture each child’s critical thinking and analytical skills, independence, and creativity to better prepare them for their next educational stages—and beyond.
Through emergent, seasonal, and Judaic curriculum, our teachers provide their students with learning opportunities that aid in the development of all age-appropriate skills and learning goals.
For a deeper overview of this topic, click here.
3) How will you help foster independence in my little one?
Toddlers by nature enjoy being independent. By providing them with healthy and age-appropriate opportunities to display this independence, we will slowly help a child develop confidence in their capabilities.
Some “life skill” opportunities our students will be provided with:
4) What’s your student-to-teacher ratio?
Our goal at Shalom Preschool is to provide children with meaningful and intentional learning experiences. To do that, our student-to-teacher ratios will be kept low. All classes will be capped at 12 children. Children in our Toddler Program have a 1:4 or 1:5 ratio depending on the ages of the children in the classroom. Our 3-5’s Program has a 1:6 teacher to child ratio.
5) What type of meals will you be providing?
All meals are included in our tuition costs. We will be providing nutritious and delicious snacks and lunches, daily. Lunches will be comprised of:
6) What are your hours?
Our hours of operation are 8am – 6pm. To meet the needs of all families, we have a variety of program options, including:
7) Do children need to be potty trained?
We know that every child develops in their own way and at their own pace. And while toilet training is an important developmental milestone, it’s not one that we force on any child as a requirement to be allowed in school.
We are, however, here to help you and guide you in the practice of potty-training your toddler when you and they are ready.
8) What are your policies regarding Covid?
While we hope for a school year that is not impacted by Covid-19, we want to be prepared for all scenarios.
At Shalom Preschool, our goal is to ensure the health and safety of our school community. We will there be following the most up-to-date CDC & local guidelines to mitigate the risk in our school.
And if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
9) Are you hiring, and if yes, what do you look for in a staff member?
We are! We’re looking for educators who are passionate and intentional in their practices with young children, and who care deeply about providing children with meaningful learning experiences. In particular, they should:
10) What is Shalom Preschool's approach to helping children with developmental delays?
At Shalom Preschool, every child gets the education and support that they need to be successful.
As educators, we are trained to understand the development of children and help those who need extra support. Sometimes that support comes from the teacher and parents, and other times a child needs more support than a teacher is trained for.
Whatever the case may be, we will be there to support both the child and the parents in the process of getting each child what they need to thrive.
11) What age does my child need to be in September?
Children need to be 18+ months by September 1st to make the cut-off for Fall-start entry.
For more detailed information, please click here.
Reggio Emilia is an education philosophy in which:
- Educators see their students as partners in their learning.
- Curriculum is developed based on children’s interests.
- There is a heavy focus on nature.
- Learning opportunities known as provocations are set up for children in a respectful, beautiful, and open-ended way.
- The environment is set up in an aesthetically pleasing manner and is known as the “third teacher.”
2) How will my child be academically prepared for kindergarten?
Like any educational philosophy, Reggio Emilia—and Shalom Preschool—places an emphasis on academics. But we also recognize that academics alone aren’t enough. At Shalom Preschool, we help nurture each child’s critical thinking and analytical skills, independence, and creativity to better prepare them for their next educational stages—and beyond.
Through emergent, seasonal, and Judaic curriculum, our teachers provide their students with learning opportunities that aid in the development of all age-appropriate skills and learning goals.
For a deeper overview of this topic, click here.
3) How will you help foster independence in my little one?
Toddlers by nature enjoy being independent. By providing them with healthy and age-appropriate opportunities to display this independence, we will slowly help a child develop confidence in their capabilities.
Some “life skill” opportunities our students will be provided with:
- Setting mealtime tables
- Cooking/baking with a teacher
- Daily morning routine of taking off outdoor shoes and jackets and putting on indoor shoes.
- Setting up a classroom environment where children can help themselves to materials they want to use.
- Assisting in clean-up time.
4) What’s your student-to-teacher ratio?
Our goal at Shalom Preschool is to provide children with meaningful and intentional learning experiences. To do that, our student-to-teacher ratios will be kept low. All classes will be capped at 12 children. Children in our Toddler Program have a 1:4 or 1:5 ratio depending on the ages of the children in the classroom. Our 3-5’s Program has a 1:6 teacher to child ratio.
5) What type of meals will you be providing?
All meals are included in our tuition costs. We will be providing nutritious and delicious snacks and lunches, daily. Lunches will be comprised of:
- Whole grain
- Protein
- Fruit
- Vegetables
6) What are your hours?
Our hours of operation are 8am – 6pm. To meet the needs of all families, we have a variety of program options, including:
- Half day
- Full day
- Early care
- Flexible aftercare hours
7) Do children need to be potty trained?
We know that every child develops in their own way and at their own pace. And while toilet training is an important developmental milestone, it’s not one that we force on any child as a requirement to be allowed in school.
We are, however, here to help you and guide you in the practice of potty-training your toddler when you and they are ready.
8) What are your policies regarding Covid?
While we hope for a school year that is not impacted by Covid-19, we want to be prepared for all scenarios.
At Shalom Preschool, our goal is to ensure the health and safety of our school community. We will there be following the most up-to-date CDC & local guidelines to mitigate the risk in our school.
And if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
9) Are you hiring, and if yes, what do you look for in a staff member?
We are! We’re looking for educators who are passionate and intentional in their practices with young children, and who care deeply about providing children with meaningful learning experiences. In particular, they should:
- View children with respect
- Be loving, joyful, and engaging
- Care for children
- Be creative and passionate
- Be committed to quality early childhood education
- Be patient and dedicated Patience
- Show attention to detail
10) What is Shalom Preschool's approach to helping children with developmental delays?
At Shalom Preschool, every child gets the education and support that they need to be successful.
As educators, we are trained to understand the development of children and help those who need extra support. Sometimes that support comes from the teacher and parents, and other times a child needs more support than a teacher is trained for.
Whatever the case may be, we will be there to support both the child and the parents in the process of getting each child what they need to thrive.
11) What age does my child need to be in September?
Children need to be 18+ months by September 1st to make the cut-off for Fall-start entry.
For more detailed information, please click here.