We have been a part of Temple Israel since 1969 and are the oldest continuously running synagogue-based preschool in Central Ohio. We are committed to providing a warm, loving and nurturing Jewish environment for children, ages 3-5, to learn and grow. This multi-age program promotes social, cognitive, physical, creative, and emotional growth in young children.

     Our philosophy stresses self-esteem as the center of a child’s growth and development. We believe that children learn through both structured and unstructured play, and our language-rich classroom is designed to support and promote this philosophy. Our days are filled with the arts, manipulatives, dramatic play, science, books, and blocks, and special activities that are all geared to our children’s interests and curiosity.

     Temple Israel Preschool‘s curriculum is designed in developmentally appropriate ways to maximize the growth of each child and is tied to the Ohio Early Learning Content Standards to ensure that our youngest learners enter kindergarten prepared for success.

      Jewish traditions, customs, language, and values are woven seamlessly into our curriculum. Our experiences include visits from our Rabbis, music with Temple Israel's Cantor, and even making “challah” at the play dough table.

     The preschool offers 2, 3, 4, and 5 day a week options and runs from September through May. The morning begins at 9 AM and ends at noon. An early bird option is available at 8 AM as well as lunch and an Extended Care option and special activities until 3 pm.

     Temple Israel Preschool is licensed by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services and participates in the State of Ohio Step Up to Quality Program that recognizes quality early childhood programs that exceed Ohio’s childcare licensing standards.