Temple Beth Shalom Preschool and Kindergarten is committed to supporting the child's innate joy of learning and sense of self through play.
Each child is a unique being with his or her own special gifts and individual patterns of growth.
We nurture the developing emotional, creative and intellectual needs of each child, while helping them to develop a positive and compassionate self-image.
Leah Lewin Gibbons, the Director of Temple Beth Shalom's Preschool and Kindergarten, has a B.A. in Art History and a M.A. in Art Education.
Having grown up on the streets of Brooklyn, she loves being at TBS' "country" preschool, where art and Jewish education are emphasized.
During her tenure, our school has gained accreditation by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 45 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
45 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student : Teacher Ratio
45:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Temple Beth Shalom Preschool and Kindergarten is committed to supporting the child's innate joy of learning and sense of self through play. Each child is a unique being with his or her own special gifts and individual patterns of growth. We nurture the developing emotional, creative and intellectual needs of each child, while helping them to develop a positive and compassionate self-image. Leah Lewin Gibbons, the Director of Temple Beth Shalom's Preschool and Kindergarten, has a B.A. in Art History and a M.A. in Art Education. Having grown up on the streets of Brooklyn, she loves being at TBS' "country" preschool, where art and Jewish education are emphasized. During her tenure, our school has gained accreditation by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Temple Beth Shalom Preschool?
The application deadline for Temple Beth Shalom Preschool is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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