SJCC-Mercer Island Early Childhood School
The SJCC Early Childhood School is an inclusive community. We approach Judaism from a pluralistic perspective with great focus on the customs, traditions and holidays of the religion. We naturally integrate Judaism’s middot and mitzvot, or morals and values, in our classrooms and school and we believe Judaism’s core values are truly universal. Our families and faculty members come from varied backgrounds. Our children come from homes where one parent is Jewish, both parents are Jewish, and where neither parent is Jewish. Our families and faculty members come from a variety of countries and backgrounds that lead to a wealth of cultural knowledge and a diversity of languages. We believe this diversity is what brings our community together and Judaism is a common ground for us to be united culturally. Our approach to Judaism is complemented by the Reggio Emilia philosophy. Both Judaism and Reggio-inspired practice honor the individual in the context of a strong, inclusive community. Cultural identity also is very important to both Judaism and the Reggio Emilia philosophy. It is our hope that children and families in our school will be inspired to form a strong, meaningful Jewish identity through authentic experiences.
“All children have preparedness, potential, curiosity; they have interest in relationship, in constructing their own learning, and in negotiating with everything the environment brings to them. Children should be considered as active citizens with rights, as contributing members, with their families, of their local community.” -Loris Malaguzzi, founder of the Reggio Emilia approach
Classroom Ages and Meeting Times
The SJCC offers a flexible and extended schedule for families. Please contact the school to design a schedule that meets your needs.
To find out more about SJCC-Mercer Island Early Childhood School, please download this PDF.
For more information, please contact:
Sarah Adams, Director
206.232.7115, ext. 250
[email protected]
SJCC Early Childhood School website
“All children have preparedness, potential, curiosity; they have interest in relationship, in constructing their own learning, and in negotiating with everything the environment brings to them. Children should be considered as active citizens with rights, as contributing members, with their families, of their local community.” -Loris Malaguzzi, founder of the Reggio Emilia approach
Classroom Ages and Meeting Times
The SJCC offers a flexible and extended schedule for families. Please contact the school to design a schedule that meets your needs.
To find out more about SJCC-Mercer Island Early Childhood School, please download this PDF.
For more information, please contact:
Sarah Adams, Director
206.232.7115, ext. 250
[email protected]
SJCC Early Childhood School website