The Sinai Preschool is licensed by the City of Chicago,the State of Illinois, and is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). It is open to children of all backgrounds, ages two to five. We offer morning and afternoon preschool classes, enrichment classes, parent/tot classes and summer camp. The curriculum is designed to foster the social, emotional, cognitive and physical development of each child. Children are introduced to Jewish holidays and traditions. Enrollment preference is given to current students, siblings, and members of the congregation.
Sinai Preschool served the Hyde Park community from the early 1950’s until the Congregation moved to its present location in 1996. The Sinai Preschool reopened its doors in July, 1999. The curriculum is rich in open-ended activities for young children. Classes begin in September and are open to all children who will be age 2 by September 1st.. There are 2-day,
3-day and 5-day morning classes and 5-day afternoon classes. If you or somebody you know is interested in the program, please contact Rochelle Friedman at 312/867-7000. To view the preschool brochure, click here.
Classes for Children Ages Two to Four:
Sinai Preschool is a place for discovery! Children ages 2-4 will find themselves engaged in a number of age-appropriate activities. Our child-centered, play-based environment focuses on the individual needs of the children. While making their way through the many interesting learning centers of the classroom, the children develop skills in reading, science, math, dramatic play, and social studies. They learn from negotiating with each other and with the world around them, and from participating in hands-on projects concentrating on subjects which interest them. A warm, nurturing environment awaits. Join us! We offer two, three and five day programs which meet from 9:00 to 11:45 a.m.
Four-Year Old Class:
The afternoon option for 4 year olds entering kindergarten the next year
has a similar philosophy to our preschool program. The child-centered,
project-based curriculum remains important, with an age-appropriate
emphasis on pre-literacy and kindergarten readiness skills. A print-rich
environment and meaningful group times, introducing these skills, are a part
of the daily program. Classes meets five days a week from 1:15 to 4:00 p.m.
Rochelle Friedman, Preschool Director, joined Sinai in 2002. Educated at the University of Illinois and Columbia University, Ms. Friedman has more than thirty years of experience in early childhood education and social work, including educational and clinical staff supervision and training, parent education and therapeutic intervention in a variety of settings. She has served as an accreditator for the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
For sign up information, please call us at 312/867-7000.