Our Philosophy
We believe that early childhood is a vital, joyful stage of life that deserves intention and care. Our approach is built on five core pillars
Bringing Values to Life Through Play
We weave Jewish values directly into our emergent, play-based curriculum. For example, through the concept of Bal Tashchit (the value of not wasting or unnecessarily destroying), children engage across multiple areas
In Practice
We incorporate classroom recycling bins alongside trash cans, discuss using both sides of paper, keep a bin for paper scraps, and explore composting methods and special guests.
Early Science & Math
Students study the recycling process from start to finish and even make paper right in the classroom.
Social & Emotional Growth
Children practice self-regulation, learn about environmental care, and build a sense of personal responsibility.
Literacy & Art
Children create signs for different classroom bins, learn technical vocabulary for recycling and composting stages, and use recycled materials to craft unique art projects.
Who We Are
Our Mission & Vision
Mission
01.
Where missteps are seen as an opportunity to learn
Our collaborative team of families, spiritual leaders, educational thought leaders, and teachers work together to create an inclusive and multifaceted educational environment where we recognize and celebrate each milestone on the path to personal growth, and where missteps are seen as an opportunity to learn.
This collaborative educational environment enables us to seamlessly integrate Jewish values and traditions into an emergent play-based curriculum.
We strive to create an environment where all children and families relate to our values, feel safe, inspired and cared for regardless of religion, socioeconomic status, background and beliefs.
Vision
02.
A foundation for lifelong Jewish connections, traditions, and learnings.
We help nurture children who are innovative, kind, compassionate, resilient, and independent problem solvers.
Our children will be prepared to take the next steps in their educational, social-emotional, and spiritual development and will ultimately make a positive impact on their community.
Innovate
Kind
Resilient
Our Curriculum
Spanning across all ages, our multisensory environment is built around these core program highlights:
Hands-On & Experiential Learning
We emphasize tactile exploration, allowing children to learn by doing through open-ended materials rather than desk-bound instruction.
Teacher-Led Freedom
While adhering to Colorado’s early learning guidelines, our seasoned educators have the autonomy to craft engaging, child-centered themes tailored to their classrooms.
Rhythm of the Jewish Calendar
Seasonal holidays, cultural storytelling, and traditions shape our experiential learning, grounding children in rich heritage and values.
Nature-Scape Playground
Outdoors, children expand their physical growth and imagination on our beautiful natural playground.
Recognized Quality & Support
Backed by a Level 4 Qualistar Early Learning rating, our classrooms maintain elite standards, and we help eligible families apply Denver Preschool Program (DPP) credits to lower Pre-K tuition.
Meet Our Admin Team
Meet Our Teachers & Staff
Marianna Adamenko
Zarina Sadullaeva
Yalena Mukvich
Marcia Chaimovitz
Tracie Steinberg
Erin Gonzales
Audrey Bird
Leah Frumkin
Charlie Denning
Rano Madzhidova
Shauna Jacobson
Inna Kharchenko
Olga Denisova
Cledy Lara
Oksana Markovich
Olga Pivovar
Ruth Khalepari
Rano Rahmonova
Nazira Kholmuradova
Lana Sukhareva
Partnering with the Community
To enhance our Jewish curriculum and our celebration of Jewish culture and heritage, we take advantage of many collaborative opportunities with other Jewish organizations. Through these partnerships, we are able to bring many unique hands-on experiences into the classroom, including:
Spots with Coach Pete on Mondays, music classes on Tuesdays, visits with our teen emissary from Israel on Wednesdays. And Shabbat party with our clergy on Fridays.
We also look for opportunities to partner with secular community organizations—such as the Denver Green School, the Denver Botanic Gardens, and the Denver Zoo—to enhance our general curriculum and learning experience.
Furthermore, we operate in conjunction with the synagogue, working closely with the clergy, staff, and community. The clergy supports our staff and families, offering opportunities for learning, celebrating holidays, as well as family and personal milestones.
Certifications and Partnerships
We are affiliated with the Denver Preschool Program.