At Preschool of the Arts we have created a warm, enriching, and nurturing early childhood environment where we strive to imbue our children with the foundation they need to mature socially, emotionally, and cognitively.  Our progressive Reggio inspired philosophy promotes children’s learning through hands on experiences and through opportunities for them to explore and discover the world through all of their senses.  We welcome and encourage parent participation in our program and consider our partnership with parents pivotal in shaping and enriching children’s early childhood experience.

 

At Preschool of the Arts we take the Reggio philosophy’s strong emphasis on an aesthetically pleasing environment inspired by nature and enhanced with children’s artwork very seriously.  The role of our on staff atelierista is to uphold this doctrine by maintaining the unparalleled beauty of our school,  by inspiring  teachers to continually beautify their classrooms, and by encouraging children to express themselves through a variety of art media.

 

Our early childhood program is led and inspired through the collaborative teamwork of our school director, pedagogista, and social worker.  Their vision is masterfully carried out by our team of superb teachers.  We all work together as a community to enrich our children’s early childhood experience.  Our roles and visions are continually evolving as we interact with and observe our children.  We are continually reexamining our understanding of educational and psychological theory for the benefit of our children.

 

At Preschool of the Arts we integrate the history, culture, and traditions of Judaism, with a broad spectrum of educational concepts including science, math, social studies, literacy, and the arts.  Our mission is to provide a rich and joyous learning environment that will stimulate our children’s minds, nurture their souls, and embrace the wonder and beauty of our Jewish and American heritage.