Schaarai Zedek Preschool And Child Dev Center programs are designed to meet the social, emotional, intellectual and physical needs of your young children.
We are open to all children from 6 months through preschoolers, regardless of race or religion, Your children have hands-on opportunities to learn and grow in their own style and at their own pace in a stimulating, safe, nurturing and developmentally appropriate environment.
The high quality developmental curriculum includes both planned and free choice activities.
It begins with the understanding of your children's social, intellectual, and physical needs.
We provide teacher directed instruction as well as the opportunity for the children to initiate their own learning activities within a supportive environment.
Our goal is to prepare our children for academic learning by emphasizing decision making and problem solving skills.
We also provide our students with a basic knowledge of Reform Judaism, its holidays, customs and traditions.
We emphasize morals and values, kindness and caring, and being respectful of others.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool
- Enrollment: 58 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 Nursery/Preschool
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
School Motto
Welcome home. Welcome to Schaarai Zedek.
Student Body
Total Students
58 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
25%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
1:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Schaarai Zedek Preschool And Child Dev Center programs are designed to meet the social, emotional, intellectual and physical needs of your young children. We are open to all children from 6 months through preschoolers, regardless of race or religion, Your children have hands-on opportunities to learn and grow in their own style and at their own pace in a stimulating, safe, nurturing and developmentally appropriate environment. The high quality developmental curriculum includes both planned and free choice activities. It begins with the understanding of your children's social, intellectual, and physical needs. We provide teacher directed instruction as well as the opportunity for the children to initiate their own learning activities within a supportive environment. Our goal is to prepare our children for academic learning by emphasizing decision making and problem solving skills. We also provide our students with a basic knowledge of Reform Judaism, its holidays, customs and traditions. We emphasize morals and values, kindness and caring, and being respectful of others.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Schaarai Zedek Preschool And Child Dev Center?
The application deadline for Schaarai Zedek Preschool And Child Dev Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Schaarai Zedek Preschool And Child Dev Center located?
Schaarai Zedek Preschool And Child Dev Center is located in the South Tampa neighborhood of Tampa, FL. There are 3 other private schools located in South Tampa.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Schaarai Zedek Preschool And Child Dev Center is Academy Of The Holy Names (1.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Christ The King Catholic School (0.5 miles away)
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