Early Childhood
Programs

Farber Hebrew Day School–Yeshivat Akiva is a Nursery–12th grade Orthodox Zionist day school committed to providing both a comprehensive Jewish and secular education in a vibrant atmosphere of Torah values and academic challenge. Our early childhood program fosters a love for Jewish heritage, the State of Israel and Torah living through nurturing and age-appropriate learning.

The core goal at our Preschool is to imbue our students with love of Torah, love of G-d and love for His people. The Ganeinu educational philosophy is rooted in respect for each child’s individuality. Synthesizing Montessori methods with Jewish educational traditions, Ganeinu seeks to guide each child on their own path.

Hillel Day School’s ECC is a nurturing, play-based environment where young children build a strong foundation for lifelong learning through exploration, creativity and connection. Inspired by Reggio Emilia practices and rooted in Jewish values, Hillel’s ECC supports children’s social-emotional, cognitive and physical development within a warm and inclusive community.

Lamplighters is a Reggio-inspired Jewish preschool where children are celebrated as individuals. Our approach values character over achievement, process over product, and individuality over uniformity. We offer a warm, reflective learning environment rooted in Jewish traditions and child-led discovery.

Lubavitch Cheder’s early childhood program offers a warm Jewish education rooted in Chabad philosophy and values. The program nurtures each child’s social, emotional and spiritual growth while building early literacy and Hebrew skills.

The Pitt Early Childhood Center at the J takes a holistic approach to early education, recognizing each child’s uniqueness and diverse learning styles. With a focus on emotional, social and intellectual development, our curriculum integrates hands-on experiences and Jewish values to help children grow into curious, confident and compassionate individuals.

Temple Beth El’s Early Childhood Center offers a nurturing, play-based environment that inspires curiosity, creativity and a lifelong love of learning. With a focus on Jewish values and traditions, our educators partner with families to foster children’s growth in a joyful and inclusive community.

Temple Emanu-El’s Early Childhood Community offers a joyful and inclusive Jewish learning environment where children develop socially, emotionally and intellectually. Through play, exploration and Jewish tradition, our program helps children grow into confident and compassionate learners.

The Learning Center at Temple Shir Shalom provides a play-based, nurturing environment that emphasizes Jewish values, family engagement and early childhood development. Our curriculum encourages curiosity, self-expression and a strong sense of community and belonging.

The Susan and Rabbi Harold Loss Early Childhood Center nurtures each child’s full potential through a play-based, child-centered curriculum that blends Judaica and secular studies. Our experienced educators support the creative, cognitive, emotional, intellectual and spiritual growth of young children and their families in a loving environment.

Yeshiva Beth Yehuda’s early childhood program offers a warm and Torah-centered education that lays the foundation for lifelong Jewish learning. Our classrooms foster curiosity, character development and a strong sense of community through age-appropriate instruction and individualized support.

Yeshiva Darchei Torah Early Childhood Program

The school’s mission is to provide an outstanding, all-encompassing educational experience that mines and maximizes the potential of each individual student with a focus on personal growth, academic excellence and character development. The overarching goal of YDT is to meld timeless traditions with contemporary educational resources, as expressed in its credo: “Instilling yesterday’s values in today’s children while preparing them for the challenges of tomorrow.”