Nurturing the Child, Nourishing the Community
Har Shalom Preschool (HSPreK) is a Montessori-Inspired learning community serving children aged three to five years. Our curriculum provides a foundation of social-emotional and academic skills within a nurturing, non-competitive environment.
Outdoor Play is an important part of our world. Children love to imagine on our natural playground, plant and harvest fruits and vegetables in the organic garden, and sled on the hills when the outdoors becomes a winter wonderland.
The diversity of our student families creates an inspiring, multicultural environment. Children at Har Shalom enjoy sharing celebrations, languages, and cultures with each other. Jewish holidays are celebrated throughout the year filled with fun, age appropriate curriculum and events.
Why HSPreK?
- Warm, Nurturing Multi-Age Environment
- Inviting, Enriching, Individualized Learning
- Social Development and Skill Building
- Jewish Holiday Celebrations & Multi-Cultural Learning
- Healthful Snacks, Baking, and Organic Garden
- Outdoor Play on Natural Playground with Hills, Trees, and Grass
What is Montessori-Inspired?
The Montessori philosophy is a wonderful, supportive teaching method for the primary years. Children’s sensitive periods of interest are individualized and not restricted by birth age. The “inspired” piece is a significant factor of our dedication to the individual child. Additional early childhood philosophies are integrated to provide a variety of pathways in support of the learning journey. Children are not fit into a mold at Har Shalom; we honor each child’s learning path.
Registration Info
Registration is now open for the August 2023 - May 2024 school year.
Our Program
Our Jewish and non-Jewish families create a joyful sharing of culture.
From Our Parents
See what our parents have said about their children's experience at HSPreK.
We are so grateful to Har Shalom and all of the wonderful teachers. We were so lucky to have such a warm, nurturing environment for our two young children. The teachers really appreciated each child individually, and allowed them to grow and blossom in their own ways and at their own pace. We could not have asked for a more loving, safe, family-like first school for our kids. It's been a wonderful 5 years, and we will miss it!