Programs

At the Akiba-Schechter Pre-School we believe in play-based curriculum. Our classrooms are safe, age appropriate, welcoming to parents, and print rich. We provide an environment where children can explore their world through hands-on activities, literature, music, and movement. Throughout the day, children have the opportunity to choose their play. This is balanced with structured group activities.

Our goals at Akiba-Schechter include:

  • help children cope with separation from parents
  • gain independence
  • develop trust with teachers and other children
  • build a community within our school and in each classroom
  • develop consideration for others
  • encourage an appreciation of cultures
  • learn self expression
  • develop fine and gross motor skills

The Jewish calendar is the starting point for many of our activities, including open-ended art projects, stories, music, math, science, cooking, and celebrations. Throughout the Pre-School, all children participate in this basic curriculum. However, each age group approaches these activities in different ways.


Starting at age 2, Akiba-Schechter helps students welcome school and learning into their world through a parent-initiated timetable. Teachers take cues from parents and are sensitive and nurturing to families. We provide opportunities for parallel play, plenty of space, and duplicate toys. For collaborative play and dramatic play, we provide big blocks, dress-up clothes, a kitchen area, strollers, and shopping carts.

Pre-School

Program Eligibility Days Times
Parent-Toddler 12 months & up. Thursdays & Fridays 9:00 a.m. To 10:30 a.m.
Ready! Set! Go! 2 years old by Nov. 1 Mon/Tues/Wed 8:30 a.m. To 11:00 a.m.
5 Mornings 2, 3, 4 & 5 year olds Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. To 12:00 Noon
Afternoons 2, 3, 4 & 5 year olds Monday – Friday 1:00 p.m. To 3:30 p.m. ( 2:30 p.m. Fri.)
Additional options:
Early Drop-off Enrolled Pre-Schoolers Monday – Friday 7:45 a.m. To 8:30 a.m.
Extended Day Enrolled Pre-Schoolers Monday – Friday 12:00 noon to 3:30 p.m. ( 2:30 p.m. Fri.)
Late Pickup Enrolled Pre-Schoolers Monday – Thursday 3:30 p.m. To 5:15 p.m. (Excludes Fridays)

 

Kindergarten
 5 years old by Sept. 1, the program runs Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m. To 3:30 p.m., Fri. 8:30 a.m. To 2:30 p.m.

Additional options Eligibility Days Times
Early Drop-off Enrolled Kindergarteners Monday – Friday 7:45 a.m. To 8:30 a.m.
Late Pickup Enrolled Kindergarteners Monday – Thursday 3:30 p.m. To 5:15 p.m. (Excludes Fridays)

 

Click here for a copy of the Kindergarten curriculum (PDF, 34.4kb).