Springdale

I cannot write enough wonderful things about M'kor Shalom Preschool. If I could give more than 5 stars, I would. I have 3 children who have attended this school from the age of 2 through Kindergarten and for each, it has been a place of tremendous learning, social growth, and community building. My older two-who have moved on to elementary and middle school-still consider it to be a second home, and my youngest wakes up every morning excited to go to M'kor Shalom, eager to see her teachers and classmates and to engage in the wide variety of enriching activities that are part of the curriculum. This school is so much more than the top-notch academic program, though. It is a place of remarkable warmth, support and community. The teachers foster an environment in which children learn to cooperate, work collaboratively, celebrate each other's successes, develop strong family and community values and become contributing global citizens. They have nurtured each of my children's individual spirits as well-supporting their strengths, encouraging the development of their self-esteem, deepening their Jewish identities and instilling an overall love of learning that will last a lifetime.

Our children have attended the Sari Isdaner ECE for the past four years. We could not have asked for a better experience! The teachers are incredibly caring and knowledgeable and the day is a nice mix of Jewish and academic learning as well as open play time. The facilities are amazing, allowing for unique opportunities like indoor play during the winter (in the Imaginarium play structure) and on-site swim lessons. The JCC serves as a hub of the Jewish community and sending our children to school there has helped them to form a solid base of Jewish friends. We look forward to continuing our connection to the JCC via the summer camp program even after our children graduate. Thank you, JCC! Our children are well prepared for grade school and beyond.