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SCHA Preschool provides your child with a stimulating, joyful and enriching educational experience in a nurturing and loving environment.
ACADEMIC PHILOSOPHY
The uniqueness of every child is underscored with the axiom “Chanoch L’Na’ar Al Pi Darko” ~ “Educate your child according to his/her way.” Our teachers recognize that each child has his or her own unique needs, interests, and passions. Hence, our teachers prepare their lessons following Dr. Howard Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences, which enables each child to learn, explore, and discover in ways harmonious to his or her own unique mind. By tapping into each child’s individual talents, we build upon each child’s strengths.
Our Jewish values drive the curriculum, environment, and school culture. We model and encourage kindness, respect, compassion, confidence, and responsibility. Judaism teaches that the formative years of early childhood are vitally important. A child is viewed as a seed that we nurture with the utmost care, since the child's every experience will shape and color the quality of his or her matured self.
Our Mission
The Southern Connecticut Hebrew Academy Preschool’s mission is:
To nourish your child’s heart and mind as we develop cognitive, social, emotional, and physical skills.
To encourage self-confidence and individuality by helping young children to enhance their learning and socializing abilities.
To soften the transition from home to the outside world by providing a physically and emotionally safe, stable, and nurturing environment.
To foster enthusiasm for learning and to encourage each child’s natural creativity and curiosity.
To provide a curriculum geared to the different and developing interests of each child.
To increase language development, positive social interaction, and readiness skills.
To encourage a sense of responsibility and accountability.
To provide a setting rich in materials and resources, a caring and highly qualified staff, a developmentally-appropriate program, and activities that are both teacher-guided and child-initiated.
To provide rich and meaningful Jewish content, including Jewish holidays, music, traditions, and the Hebrew alphabet and language.
To enhance the learning experiences with enrichment classes such as music, gym, library, baking, and art.
To communicate to parents the philosophy, goals, and program of the SCHA Preschool and to provide opportunities for parent involvement and education.
To enrich school experiences by using community resources and outside professionals in the field of early childhood education.
FEES AND TUITION
PRESCHOOL FEE SCHEDULE
New Family Registration Fee - $250
Annual Re-Enrollment - Early (Feb 1-Apr 15) - $250
Annual Re-Enrollment - Late (Apr 16 and after) - $400
Annual Building Fund (per family) - $750
Late Pickup Fee (starts at 4pm) - $5 per 15 minutes
Security Fee
Annual Security Fee (per family) - $360
Thank you to the Jewish Foundation of Greater New Haven for subsidising this project with a grant in memory of Arthur and Yvette Eder.
PRESCHOOL TUITION RATES
SCHA Preschool Toddlers Program
Mornings (8:15a – 12:30p)
3 Mornings - $4,500
4 Mornings - $6,000
5 Mornings - $7,500
Full Days (8:15-3:45)
3 Days - $7,500
4 Days - $10,000
5 Days - $12,000
SCHA Preschool Nursery 3 and Pre-K Programs
Mornings (8:15a – 12:30p)
3 Mornings - $4,200
4 Mornings - $5,500
5 Mornings - $7,000
Full Days (8:15-3:45)
3 Days - $7,000
4 Days - $9,200
5 Days - $11,500
Building Fund Commitment
Each family is responsible for $750 for the SCHA Building Fund. If the full amount is not received by December 31, of the current school year, the remaining amount will be billed through the FACTS Tuition Management & Payment Processing System.
Registration Contract
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The non-refundable Registration Fee of $250 for new families and early (Feb 1-Apr 15) re-enrollment for existing families per student must accompany each application. The re-enrollment fee rises to $400 per student after April 15th.
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All pupils are accepted on the basis of a ten-month school year as defined by the Board of Admissions. No exceptions to this rule may be made.
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The non-refundable registration fee and completed registration forms reserve a space for each child. Upon notice of financial commitment, a meeting will be held with the business office to sign the financial contract.
Financial Aid
Financial Aid is provided on a case-by-case basis. Please contact the Business Office for information.
Click here to apply for Financial Aid.
Families may be eligible for Financial Aid through the Connecticut Care 4 Kids Program. Click on the logo to be connected to their website.
Payment Method
Tuition payments are made through FACTS Tuition Management & Payment Processing System. You can set up your account during your registration meeting with the business office or directly at their website by clicking on their logo.
CURRICULUM
Our comprehensive and developmentally appropriate program is designed to promote each child's intellectual, social, physical and emotional growth throughout a child’s early childhood years. Our program is designed with each specific age in mind: Early Toddlers, Toddlers, Nursery 3, and Pre-K. Games, play and activities are skill-based and goal oriented, so that the children are growing with everything that they do.
The SCHA Preschool recognizes that every child has unique learning styles and play interests. With this in mind, we provide a differentiated curriculum that is adapted for each child.
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Are there Part Time enrollment options?We do offer Part-Time enrollment options, which include Half/Full Day options and enrolling your child for a couple of days a week. We will work together with parents to provide a schedule for what is best for each child. There is a minimum enrollment requirement for our classes: Toddlers: Minimum of 2 half days per week Nursery 3: Minimum of 3 half days per week Pre-K: Minimum of 3 half days per week
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Is there an extra fee for the daily enrichment programs?No. The fee for the Daily Enrichment Programs is included in the tuition. In the event that we arrange for a school field trip, there is a small fee to help cover the cost of the trip.
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During the Winter months, are the children given opportunities for gross motor play?"Yes! Our Preschool has an Indoor Gym with various equipment which promotes gross motor and creative play. The Indoor Gym includes a trampoline, ball pit, tunnels, ride-on toys, book corner, ball hoppers, sensory walk and more!
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Does the Preschool provide snacks and lunch?Healthy dairy or parve snacks and lunch need to be sent in with your child for half-day students. The morning snack must include two different types of food (dairy such as a cheese stick, yogurt, or cottage cheese; fruit or vegetables; and carbohydrates such as chips, crackers, pretzels, or bread.) We provide an afternoon snack for full-day students.
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Do you accommodate children with allergies?Yes! In the event that a child has a particular food allergy, those foods will not be allowed in the classroom. The school nurse works with both teachers and parents to ensure a safe environment for every child.
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Does my child need to be toilet trained?We recognize that each child develops at a different pace; therefore we work with parents to encourage children to reach this milestone in a stress-free environment. The Toddlers classes do not require any stage of toilet training, though we are happy to assist with children that have begun the process. Children entering Nursery 3 must be in the process of toilet training, however, it will not be coerced.
For a detailed list of skills and benchmarks for each age group, please call the school to schedule an interview.
OUR STAFF
Raizy Kaplan, Preschool Director
Lina Molina
and Chaya Drukier
Myriam Barrocas
and Shayna Segal
Sara Burns
and Rivka Luchins
Gina Salvio
and Shana Grun
Esther Ulman
and Amy Malone
Nava Benichoov
and Julia Weinstein
Julie Hasselmann
and Nomi Sandman
Carol Elkies,
Rivka Fenton
and Rochel Alperowitz
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Are there Part Time enrollment options?We do offer Part-Time enrollment options, which include Half/Full Day options and enrolling your child for a couple of days a week. We will work together with parents to provide a schedule for what is best for each child. There is a minimum enrollment requirement for our classes: Toddlers: Minimum of 2 half days per week Nursery 3: Minimum of 3 half days per week Pre-K: Minimum of 3 half days per week
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Is there an extra fee for the daily enrichment programs?No. The fee for the Daily Enrichment Programs is included in the tuition. In the event that we arrange for a school field trip, there is a small fee to help cover the cost of the trip.
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During the Winter months, are the children given opportunities for gross motor play?"Yes! Our Preschool has an Indoor Gym with various equipment which promotes gross motor and creative play. The Indoor Gym includes a trampoline, ball pit, tunnels, ride-on toys, book corner, ball hoppers, sensory walk and more!
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Does the Preschool provide snacks and lunch?Healthy dairy or parve snacks and lunch need to be sent in with your child for half-day students. The morning snack must include two different types of food (dairy such as a cheese stick, yogurt, or cottage cheese; fruit or vegetables; and carbohydrates such as chips, crackers, pretzels, or bread.) We provide an afternoon snack for full-day students.
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Do you accommodate children with allergies?Yes! In the event that a child has a particular food allergy, those foods will not be allowed in the classroom. The school nurse works with both teachers and parents to ensure a safe environment for every child.
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Does my child need to be toilet trained?We recognize that each child develops at a different pace; therefore we work with parents to encourage children to reach this milestone in a stress-free environment. The Toddlers classes do not require any stage of toilet training, though we are happy to assist with children that have begun the process. Children entering Nursery 3 must be in the process of toilet training, however, it will not be coerced.
ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS
The SCHA Preschool offers many enrichment opportunities during school hours for all Preschool classes. In addition to our ongoing enrichment programs, special visitors are invited throughout the year to present a program or workshop to enhance what the children are learning, and to expose the children to various experiences that may interest them.
All of our enrichment classes are taught by professionals in each field and are held on site under the supervision of our own SCHA Preschool teaching staff. All classes follow a developmentally, child friendly philosophy and are positive enriching experiences for your child.
Some of our ongoing enrichment classes include:
Music Together
Music Musings
Full of Joy Yoga
Gym Class
Library Hour
Shabbat Sing Along
Challah Baking
Friday Shabbat Celebrations
Art Program
Ivrit B’Ivrit Music and Movement
Edible Creations/Baking