The preschool program offers early education to children 2 ½ to 4 years. Through activities that challenge our children and at the same time allow them to succeed at their own developmental levels, we provide opportunities for satisfying their curiosity about their world, developing relationships of trust and respect, using language to communicate effectively, and reasoning and solving problems independently.

Yavneh’s preschool promotes:

• Recognition of letters and numbers in preparation to begin formal education in kindergarten
• Introduction to Judaic studies and Hebrew language
• Building positive Jewish identity through holiday celebrations, including Kabalat Shabbat, Passover Seder, Purim plays, Hanukkah festivities, and so on.

Special Activities: Weekly special activities that are provided in both the 3 and 4 year-old programs include lessons with a Hebrew specialist 3 times a week, guided physical education, music instruction and enrichment once a week. Our preschoolers participate in a variety of field trips throughout the year where parents are invited to participate. The Museum Center, Cincinnati Zoo and the Schoolhouse Symphony come to Yavneh with special programs for our students.