At the APJCC Preschool, Jewish values and traditions are at the heart of everything we do. We believe early childhood is a time to nurture curiosity, empathy, and a sense of belonging. That is why we celebrate each child’s individuality and warmly welcome families of all faiths, cultures, and backgrounds.

These universal values are experienced through a Jewish lens, making them meaningful and developmentally appropriate for young learners. In our classrooms, they are not abstract ideas but lived experiences: lighting candles to welcome Shabbat, giving tzedakah to practice charity and justice, or caring for plants in our garden to learn about repairing the world.

We weave these values into everyday learning through stories, songs, creative play, and celebrations. Children build a deep connection to kindness, fairness, and community while developing essential life skills like problem-solving, empathy, and self-expression.

Our core values include:

• Loving-kindness (Chesed)
• Charity and justice (Tzedakah)
• Good character (Derech Eretz)
• Repairing the world (Tikkun Olam)
• Welcoming guests (Hachnasat Orchim)
• Gratitude (Hoda’ah)
• Respect (Kavod)
• Caring for our bodies (Sh’mirat HaGuf)
• Community (Kehillah)
• Respecting differences (Adam Yehidi Nivrah)
• Wisdom (Chochmah)
• Inclusion and dignity (B’tzelem Elohim)

By living these values every day, we create a warm and inclusive environment where children develop a lifelong love of learning and a strong sense of community. Our families often tell us that what starts in the classroom, such as acts of kindness, curiosity, and celebration, quickly becomes part of their home life as well.

At APJCC Preschool, your child will grow in a setting that is joyful, nurturing, and deeply rooted in timeless values. We help children build the foundation for a bright and compassionate future.