Temple Shalom Preschool

Temple Shalom Preschool offers a high-quality academic experience for young children in a Jewish setting that is nurturing, diverse and inclusive. The teaching staff takes delight in each child’s unique development and shares their love of exploring, learning and discovering. A full day of care is offered, and exciting enrichment opportunities are available throughout the school day.

The preschool’s mission is to provide for the social, emotional and cognitive growth of young children in a Jewish setting. It offers a unique educational opportunity that is both enriching and fulfilling. The teacher pupil ratio is low, and children receive individualized attention to enhance their self-esteem and capacity for learning. All faculty and staff receive 18 hours annually of high-quality early childhood training. Faculty and staff hold current infant/child CPR certification and are first aid trained. The goal of the faculty and staff is to build trusting relationships with children and their families.

A strong love and respect for Judaism are communicated through actions, celebrations, intergenerational connections, traditions and learning experiences. Beyond customs, rituals and holidays, the preschool seeks to convey a depth of Jewish values every day, and with holiday celebrations and weekly Shabbat with Miss Jane and Rabbi Boxman. The preschoolers attend enrichment programs daily, which include Fitness/Yoga, Storytelling, Music and Movement, Science, Nature, Technology and food shopping in our new little market (Markolit).

Rabbi Ariel Boxman Director of Lifelong Learning 239-455-3227 preschool@naplestemple.org www.templeshalompreschool.org