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his award-winning, boutique preschool combines the arts, nature, academic excellence and values to create a culture of learning and exploration. Preschool of the Arts (POTA) is Naples’ premiere early childhood program that has won the top child care award in the Southwest Florida Choice Awards for over 10 years. A progressive, Reggio-inspired preschool, POTA aims to provide students with the highest quality education in a secure, loving and stimulating environment. At Preschool of the Arts, a warm, enriching and nurturing early childhood environment is created to imbue children with the foundation they need to mature socially, emotionally and cognitively. Carefully selected and skilled faculty bring passion, dedication and a broad depth of knowledge to the work they do every day. Located in the heart of Naples, POTA’s expansive campus provides an ideal space to nurture a warm community with a young and active spirit. A strong emphasis is placed on creating an aesthetically pleasing and invigorating environment, inspired by nature and the cultural arts. Amenities include beautiful state-of-theart classrooms, a spacious outdoor playground, an inspiring natural play space,
Garden of the Arts, indoor Children’s Marketplace, fully equipped indoor and outdoor art studios, a large social hall and a commercial kosher kitchen. Preschool of the Arts offers two healthy snacks and a hot, nutritious lunch daily. The objective of the curriculum is to provide developmentally appropriate experiences in math, science, language and literacy concepts. Units incorporate a range of sensory, educational and creative activities that integrate Jewish values with the development of secular skills. The carefully crafted program helps foster independence and a love of learning. It is designed to give children the fundamental skills and framework necessary for the transition to elementary school and beyond. The school’s foundational principle is a deep respect for children — viewing them as strong, competent learners who have much to contribute to their environments and to our world. The holistic program is designed to promote each child’s intellectual, social, physical and
emotional growth. To that end, a wide range of weekly specials are offered that introduce students to creative, physical and stimulating activities beyond the classic classroom routine. Specials include science, Spanish language, music and performing arts, visual arts, sports, yoga, gardening, Little Chefs, Little Explorers and weekly Shabbat celebrations. Preschool of the Arts’ program is geared for children ages 16 months to 5 years and is recognized as a Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten Provider (VPK). Twothrough five-day-a-week programs (full and half-day) are available. To schedule a school tour or apply, please visit our website or call 239-263-2620.
your family — because you’ve got to get out of the house and meet new people sometimes. Your children are learning about the world around them through the stories they hear. PJ Library books can bring Jewish ideas and inspiration for you and your children to share.
PJ Library is part of Jewish Federation of Greater Naples.
For more information, contact: Ettie Zaklos, Founder & Director 239-263-2620 Naplespreschoolofthearts@gmail.com www.naplespreschoolofthearts.com
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through 9 years old, with Judaism as part of their lives, are welcome to sign up. PJ Library welcomes all Jewish families, whatever your background, knowledge or family makeup or observance may be. In the Greater Naples area, monthly activities are also offered for 52
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For more information, contact: Alicia Feldman PJ Library Coordinator programs@jewishnaples.org.
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