Adath Jeshurn Preschool & Kindergarten

7763 Old York Road, Elkins Park, PA, 19027-0191
Tel: (215)635-3490
Grades: NS - PK | 108 students
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The Adath Jeshurun Pre-School provides our children with a warm, loving atmosphere to promote their physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development. A.J.'s Pre-School welcomes families of all ethnic, racial, and religious backgrounds. Our program is directed to help the child develop observation, questioning and listening skills. We emphasize development of Jewish awareness through the teaching of brachot (blessings), customs, values, music, Shabbat (Sabbath) and holiday celebrations. Our modern fully-equipped classrooms aid in obtaining our goal of facilitating the highest possible levels of achievement. A painting area, doll and housekeeping area, block center, and work areas are just a few of the offerings. Spacious grounds, which encompass two state-of-the-art playgrounds, an indoor play area, and two auditoriums, provide unlimited enjoyment for our young ones.

School Overview:
Adath Jeshurn Preschool & Kindergarten
School Type Early Childhood / Day Care
School Membership(s) Other religious school association(s)
National Association for the Education of Young Children
Religious Affiliation Jewish
Grades Offered Grades Nursery/Preschool - Prekindergarten
Student Body
Total Students 108 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 7% (PA School Avg.: 18%)
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 2 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 54:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)

School Notes:

  • The Adath Jeshurun Pre-School provides our children with a warm, loving atmosphere to promote their physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development. A.J.'s Pre-School welcomes families of all ethnic, racial, and religious backgrounds. Our program is directed to help the child develop observation, questioning and listening skills. We emphasize development of Jewish awareness through the teaching of brachot (blessings), customs, values, music, Shabbat (Sabbath) and holiday celebrations. Our modern fully-equipped classrooms aid in obtaining our goal of facilitating the highest possible levels of achievement. A painting area, doll and housekeeping area, block center, and work areas are just a few of the offerings. Spacious grounds, which encompass two state-of-the-art playgrounds, an indoor play area, and two auditoriums, provide unlimited enjoyment for our young ones.

Nearby Schools:

Adath Jeshurn Preschool & Kindergarten
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-PK | 0 mi. away
Beth Sholom Goldman Preschool
Gr. PK-Nursery/Preschool | 0.9 mi. away
St James Elementary School
Gr. K-9 | 0.9 mi. away
Wyncote Academy
Gr. 6-12 | 1 mi. away

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