We are delighted that you are interested in learning more about our community. Whether you are considering enrolling in our preschool (for children 18 months - Transitional Kindergarten,) attending one of our Baby & Me classes (for toddlers and caregivers), or joining us for one of our monthly Tot Shabbat services open to all, I extend you a warm welcome and an invitation to get to know us better.

We are a tight-knit community of families preparing to face the challenges of a new generation collaboratively, and creatively, rooted in strong Jewish values, compassion, and Tikkun Olam. Our hope is that our schools and synagogue become your family’s first educational and communal setting outside your home. We work hard to nurture a deep love for learning, a connection to our Jewish tradition and Israel, and lasting bonds that create lifelong friendships and memories. 

For more information, click here to complete an inquiry request. But even better, we’d love to connect with you in person. For opportunities to tour, chat, or get connected by phone, please contact Aimee Sesar, our Admissions Manager, check out our Tot Shabbat schedule, or reach out to Molly Mills, School Director, Infant Toddler & Family Center and Family Engagement, for our latest Baby & Me class schedule. 

Growing a young family is important, meaningful, and hard work. We’d love to be by your side as you navigate this journey. 

We look forward to meeting you soon.

Best,

Abby Andiman Mars
Head of School, VBS ECC

The Valley Beth Shalom Early Childhood Center welcomes children from birth through transitional kindergarten.

The ECC embraces a child’s natural way of learning and provides an environment that nurtures social, emotional and intellectual development. Our mission is to love and encourage each child. Through Jewish tradition, wisdom, and values, and with respect and enthusiasm, we nurture and guide each child as an individual. We foster self-esteem, confidence and independence while encouraging inquiry, collaboration, and creativity and cultivating a love for learning. We partner with families to provide a safe and supportive community. This is all to create a more just, enlightened and peaceful world.
 

Our ECC Administrators and Educators have extensive experience supporting children and families.

Our roots are deep. Our expert teachers (2-3 per classroom) provide essential guidance, helping children discover passion and intrinsic motivation. We are inspired by a child-centered, play-based curriculum and create rich opportunities for inquiry-based learning. Children are encouraged and supported at their own pace by classroom teachers, specialists and administrators. Collaborative, long-term investigation and responsive curriculum is co-created by educators and children. As a result, learning is deeply personal and becomes imprinted into children's hearts and minds. We have a full-time Outdoor Classroom Specialist and Art Studio Specialist who expand children's knowledge about the greater world through all five senses. Other school enrichment experiences include music, body movement, library and cooking!