BETH SHOLOM FAMILY PRESCHOOL

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The Congregation Beth Sholom Family Preschool enriches the lives of young children and their families by providing opportunities for learning, creativity, exploration, and curiosity.

Our school is inspired by the principles of the Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood education. It is our belief that all children are competent learners, ready to explore their environments, engage in social interactions, and construct their own learning.

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Play is essential to early learning because it offers opportunities for children to build relationships with other children, with materials, and with their environment.

The strength of our preschool comes from the sense of community that is built through family engagement. Parent education workshops, ongoing teacher education, and individual counseling with families are also integral parts of our program.

Our preschool is infused with Judaic values and culture. Classroom experiences are guided by Jewish holidays and traditions, demonstrated especially by our weekly All School Shabbat and havdalah rituals. Children also learn about Judaica through stories, smells, tastes, sounds, and touch. By living our Jewish values, sharing stories, singing songs, cooking, and celebrating the Jewish holidays together, we help to make Judaism a meaningful part of each family’s life.

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Our program respects the developmental stages of young children, and seeks to enable children to:

  • Expand their ability to recognize and express feelings appropriately

  • Explore and discover their world through play

  • Increase their sense of independence and self-control through decision-making and problem-solving

  • Build strong relationships with their teachers and other adults in their lives

  • Develop creative and critical thinking skills

  • Increase language skills to express individual ideas and to ask questions

  • Explore the outdoors through trips around our neighborhood and to The Presidio

  • Take pride in mastering and completing multiple tasks

  • Build friendships with other children and gain maturity through the ability to resolve conflicts

  • Experiment with different materials

  • Develop a sense of pride and love for Judaism

  • Acquire a love of books, art, and music

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We offer specialty classes in:

  • Art

  • Music

  • Playball

  • Gardening

  • Dance

We are proud to receive funding from the San Francisco Department of Early Childhood, allowing us to provide a tuition credit to eligible families through our Early Learning For All Tuition Credit. Families who meet the income criteria *200% of the Area Median Income (AMI) or below and are *San Francisco residents may qualify.

If you believe you qualify, we invite you to contact us and schedule a tour today! 

  • School Schedule

    The CBS Family Preschool is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. during the school year. The preschool year begins late in August and ends late June.

    We also have a 5-week summer nature program in July and August!

    For additional information or to arrange a tour, please contact:

    Onny Hui, Admissions Director
    preschool@bethsholomsf.org
    (415) 940-7094

  • Preschool (Ages 18 Months–4 Years)

    We offer full-time and half-day scheduling options, five days per week.

    Morning Care:
    8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

    Half Day Program:
    9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

    Full Day Program:
    9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

    Nap time:
    12:30 – 3:30 p.m. (individualized; we can accommodate each child’s needs)

  • Pre-K (Ages 4 & 5)

    We offer full-time and half-day scheduling options, five days per week.

    Morning Care:
    8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

    Pre-Kindergarten Half Day Program:
    9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

    Pre-Kindergarten Full Day Program:
    9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

    Nap/Rest time:
    2:30-3:30 p.m. (individualized; we can accommodate each child’s needs)

Preschool Teachers

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    Annie Bright

  • Portrait of a smiling woman with short brown hair, wearing a green top and a white scarf, standing outdoors with a blurred background of a building and plants.

    Sofie De Ceuster

  • A woman with long dark wavy hair, smiling, wearing a black long-sleeve top and striped pants, sitting outside near glass doors.

    Alicia Garcia

  • A smiling woman with dark hair and freckles sitting outside near a window.

    Cally Hoang

  • A middle-aged woman with short dark hair smiling at the camera, wearing a black and white striped shirt, sitting outside on a patio with plants and windows in the background.

    Veronica Holman

  • A young woman with short black hair, glasses, and earrings smiling outdoors in front of a building with glass doors.

    Priscila Koen

  • A young woman with brown hair and blue eyes, wearing a dark denim jacket, a green knit scarf, and hoop earrings, sitting outdoors near large glass windows.

    Sage Martin

  • A woman with brown hair and glasses, smiling, wearing a black shirt and a yellow and white patterned cardigan, seated outdoors with a blurred background of a house or building.

    Teresa Meredith Lee

  • A middle-aged man with glasses, a beard, and dark hair, smiling outdoors with plants and a building in the background.

    Conor O’Brien

  • A smiling woman with glasses and earrings, wearing a blue shirt over a striped top with a hummingbird embroidery, sitting near a window.

    Pam Seaman

  • A middle-aged woman with dark hair, wearing a navy blue blouse with pleats, gold jewelry, and seated outdoors in front of a window with a blurred background.

    Carolina Selvaraj

  • A man with curly dark hair, a beard, and blue eyes, smiling, wearing a black and gray striped sweater, outdoors near a building with glass windows.

    Maxson Taylor

  • A woman with curly dark hair wearing a black coat, sitting outdoors next to a window.

    Nathaly ValldeRuten

  • A woman with dark hair styled in twists, smiling, wearing a patterned turtleneck and an olive green cardigan, sitting in an indoor setting with glass windows in the background.

    Idril Zelinsky

Resources for Preschool Families

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