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CDS Early Childhood Program

Where Reggio meets Jewish learning


The Early Childhood Education program at CDS provides a warm and nurturing environment where children can learn and grow academically, socially, and emotionally while enjoying a vibrant Jewish experience.

3-Year-Old Classroom     Pre-K 

Our Early Childhood program is inspired by the practices of Reggio Emilia, a proven, well-researched model that has been shown to help children prepare for kindergarten―and for life. It envisions a world where all children are honored and respected for their potential, capabilities, and humanity.

What does Reggio Emilia mean to us here at Community Day School? We all know that language, math, science, and other key academic subjects appear in many aspects of our everyday lives, particularly for our youngest learners as they try to make sense of their new and exciting world.

That’s why we empower our students to explore their curiosities in ways that make sense to them. Students are not just involved in what we learn, but how we learn it.

This beautifully organic process cannot occur without the supporting structure necessary to providing guidance for children to learn and grow as students, problem-solvers, and members of the Jewish community.

All of these experiences occur in an environment that seamlessly weaves together Jewish teachings and beliefs and Hebrew language instruction. The children explore the Jewish holidays, but they don’t stop there. Teachers draw connections to Jewish life and learning throughout our days, and students are encouraged to ask questions and seek answers about their heritage and practices.

We’d love to welcome your child to our vibrant, nurturing community where children laugh, learn, discover, and play each day.

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