Gan Yiladim Preschool is a Jewish early childhood program operated by Chabad of Contra Costa that serves children from infancy through pre-kindergarten with classroom-based learning and enrichment.
Gan Yiladim Preschool provides early childhood care and education for children from infancy through pre-kindergarten within the Chabad of Contra Costa community in Walnut Creek. Programs are offered for ages 0–5 years and the school posts separate overviews for its infant, toddler, preschool and pre-kindergarten groups.
The program uses an integrated, emergent and spiraling curriculum that combines language, math, science, creative arts and Judaic content. Classrooms emphasize hands-on materials, learning centers, literacy activities and opportunities for child-initiated and teacher-guided projects.
Meals and snacks are prepared on site in a kosher kitchen and the menu is guided by a registered dietitian; morning and afternoon snacks and a daily lunch are provided. Health routines described include regular hand washing and table sanitization, and first aid supplies are maintained for playground use.
Teaching staff are described as trained early childhood educators who meet regularly for curriculum planning and ongoing professional development. The program also offers enrichment experiences such as music/movement and outdoor play.
The infant program provides individualized care following each infant's own rhythm for sleeping, eating and active times, with caregivers interacting to encourage development as children progress from sitting to crawling and walking.
The pre-kindergarten group emphasizes rich literacy experiences, independence and carefully planned centers to prepare children for kindergarten in public or private schools.
Preschool classrooms focus on active, play-based learning using planned activities and learning centers to stimulate thinking and early literacy and numeracy skills.
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The toddler program emphasizes hands-on exploration and experimentation with materials and processes, supports self-help skills such as potty training and utensil use, and fosters social interactions.
The young toddlers program offers a warm environment for play, exploration and social connection while introducing developmentally appropriate activities and Jewish content.
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