
Given our shared campus, commitment to the region’s Jewish community, and strong preexisting relationships, the APJCC Preschool and Yavneh Day School designed and implemented a transitional kindergarten program that is entering its second year.
The partnership, which is partially funded by EarlyJ, leverages the strengths of both schools to create a rich, nurturing environment that enhances early childhood education.
APJCC Preschool brings extensive expertise in educating 4-year-olds, while Yavneh contributes its longstanding Hebrew language instruction, reading buddies programs, STEAM curriculum, and Shabbat celebrations.
The full-day TK program allows students to seamlessly transition to kindergarten, fostering a sense of familiarity with the campus and staff. By combining resources and knowledge, the collaboration aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience that supports social, emotional, and academic growth for all students.
The collaborative effort between APJCC Preschool and Yavneh Day School continues to successfully address the challenges posed by public TK programs while fostering a vibrant and engaged community committed to Jewish education and a sense of belonging among families.
Best-in-Class Curriculum:
A comprehensive curriculum, focused on social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development, in addition to enhanced Judaic curriculum featuring collaborative Shabbat & holiday celebrations and deepening Jewish journeys and connections between children and families.
The program continues to strengthen the educational foundation for our students, enhance community ties, promote family involvement, and support the long-term viability of Jewish education in our region. The APJCC Preschool and Yavneh Day School are committed to building a vibrant, connected future for our Jewish children and the wider community.
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“Last year my son was in the Transitional Kindergarten class at the APJCC Preschool. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience. His teachers were caring, supportive, encouraging, and loving. They supported him to explore new concepts in all areas (social, emotional, and academic). They celebrated his achievements and built his confidence.
Every day he walked in the classroom happy and every afternoon asked me if he could stay longer when I picked him up. The APJCC preschool and the TK teachers helped my son adjust to changes and when he entered kindergarten this year he did so with the utmost confidence. Everyone should be so lucky to get teachers and a school as wonderful as ours!”
Molly, Former APJCC Preschool Parent
Jewish Silicon Valley
14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos, CA 95032 408.358.3636 | info@jvalley.org
Hours
Monday-Friday: 6:00am-8:00pm
Saturday & Sunday: 7:00am-3:30pm