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preschool@chkehillah.org
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Mission
The primary mission of the Chapel Hill Kehillah Preschool is to
provide children with a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate
environment that lets the child develop socially, emotionally,
intellectually, and physically.
 In this child-centered environment, the
children will experience the foundations of Jewish life, expressed
through the teaching of Jewish music, values, rituals, holidays, arts
and crafts, and storytelling.
Building a strong and cohesive community
and welcoming the diversity of its families are core values of this
institution. Our community will benefit from the voluntary contributions
of time, talent and energy by the school's parents.
Philosophy
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Choices: At KJP, children will have choices in their activities.
Making one's own decisions helps foster positive self esteem.
Thus, the schedule allows opportunities for both structured and
unstructured activities.
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Varied activities: Children will have access to many different
kinds of activities, including active play, dramatic play,
manipulative play, reading, science and blocks. Hands-on
activities using the various senses are central to the preschool
day.
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Behavior Management: Teachers approach discipline as an
opportunity for learning and developing self-control. Teachers
will tell children what to do (instead of what not to do),
praise acceptable behavior, and encourage children to “use their
words” to solve conflicts.
For more information,
please see our
KJP Parent Handbook.
Preschool Committee
The Preschool Committee is comprised of parents and community members
who are committed to the development and maintenance of a successful
preschool. This ongoing Committee will draft the by-laws, make policy
decisions, evaluate the Jewish component, and hire the director.
Calendar & Hours
The Kehillah Jewish Preschool operates five mornings each week, excluding
holidays and summers, from 9 a.m. - noon. KJP offers an optional extended
day until 12:55 p.m. Children may attend 2, 3 or 5 mornings a
week.
Calendar (2007-08)
Important Dates for 2008-9:
8/26/08--Open House, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
8/27/08--First Day of School
9/4/08--Back to School Night (parents only),
7 p.m.
Location
The preschool is located at the Chapel Hill Kehillah at the corner of
Mason Farm Road and Purefoy Roads. The address is: 1200 Mason Farm Road
, Chapel Hill 27514. The preschool uses classrooms in the Education
Wing, the playground and the meadow.
Enrollment
Priority is given to Kehillah members, siblings, and then members of
the larger community. The preschool has a non-discrimination policy;
although there is Jewish content, non-Jewish children are welcome to
enroll.
NAEYC
NAEYC (National
Association for the Education of Young
Children) exists for the purpose of leading and consolidating the efforts
of individuals and groups working to achieve healthy development and
constructive education for all young children. Primary attention is
devoted to assuring the provision of high quality early childhood
programs for young children (see www.naeyc.org). NAEYC accreditation is a self-reflective
process, which takes multiple years. However, the preschool will follow NAEYC guidelines
and recommendations from the outset.
Staffing & Ratios
The ratio is 1:4 for one year olds, 1:5 for two year olds, and 1:7
for three and four year olds. In each class, there are two teachers. The
one-year-old class has 8 children; the two year old class has 10
children, and the 3-4 year old class has 14 children.
Fee Schedule
See the
Tuition Information for the
2008-9 fee
schedule. A $500 deposit is
required with the signed enrollment
agreement. This amount is deducted
from the total yearly tuition.
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