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.
Children (3-year-olds and 4-year-olds) are grouped developmentally rather than strictly by age, and our classroom names represent this structure. Kachol (Hebrew for blue, previously our 3-year-old class) and Zahav (Hebrew for gold, previously Pre-K) signify our valued membership in the larger CDS community, as well as a reminder of the emphasis on our Hebrew and Jewish Studies curriculum in our Early Childhood program.
Zahav (Blue) Classroom Kachol (Gold) Classroom
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.