From our Parents
I could not say better things about Har Shalom Preschool. They are thoughtful, caring, kind, and devoted. The teachers are incredible and the leadership is very intentional. Leaving your kids in the care of others can be a challenging experience, and Har Shalom makes is so much easier because of my confidence in the way they love and take care of my daughter. She has grown socially, emotionally, and intellectually in her time at Har Shalom! We are so grateful!
Har Shalom offers fantastic programming and we feel grateful and fortunate to be part of their community.
Elliot and our family had an amazing experience with Har Shalom. We truly loved being a part of the community. We will all cherish our time with the school.
We love the flexibility of the schedule and that is what initially drew us to the school. We also really love the music, yoga, and Jewish education. One of my favorite things about the school is how laid back and easy going it is. A lot of other schools have complicated fundraisers/ events that require a lot of participation from parents (I like participating and love coming to the parties/community events, but really appreciate that there isn't an obligation and it's not fussy). Also I love the balance of Montessori - Har Shalom incorporates so many Montessori principles without being intense about it (like other Montessori schools). So I would suggest not changing much! I think the relaxed environment is very unique in preschool culture. Har Shalom Preschool has an excellent reputation in the community. I think people don't necessarily realize that it is Montessori and that families who are not Jewish attend.
Our daughter Sophia attended Har Shalom Preschool and Kindergarten for two years. As a non-Jewish family we were slightly concerned that Sophia was not familiar with any of the Jewish traditions, holidays, etc. Yet, she had enjoyed going to school from day one and probably more so on those “special days” – celebrating Jewish holidays! Although the classroom is fantastic (spacious, well-organized and welcoming), we do think that the teachers are the most important element in educating young people. All teachers at Har Shalom are very, very caring, knowing the needs and preferences for each individual child, providing an amazing loving environment and a unique teaching style!
I love Har Shalom, my kid is always happy. The staff is amazing, they are so lovely and kind with kids.
Har Shalom is the most inclusive learning environment for young kids and their families that I have seen. I am a professor of education, who works to teach future teachers with a focus on equity and creating inclusive learning environments, and Har Shalom models everything the research indicates leads to cultivating strong sense of belonging in the kids and families. It is welcoming and lives into the values of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. Our son has blossomed in the time since he began attending Har Shalom. He had a terrible experience at his former preschool that led him to hate the idea of "school". Since being at Har Shalom he has developed a love for school and his social skills and sense of being a part of a caring community have burgeoned. Har Shalom Preschool serves as a model for what holistic support can look like and should be celebrated.