Temple Beth El
A joyful, play-based pathway from infants through Pre-K/TK—rooted in Jewish values, caring educators, and our South Orange County community.
About Us
We believe every child is a unique and precious individual who deserves the best possible start in life. Our warm, inclusive community weaves Jewish values and traditions into each day—through songs, stories, and joyful celebrations— supporting growth across social, emotional, and cognitive domains.
Our program is distinguished by highly educated teachers, over three decades of combined classroom experience, and exceptionally low student–teacher ratios that allow every child to thrive.
Our Full Inclusion approach is grounded in the belief that all children belong in a fully inclusive, general-education environment—no matter their challenges or special needs. Guided by specialists and in partnership with families, children with or at risk of developmental delays learn alongside their typically developing peers.
- Individualized supports embedded in daily routines (communication, social-emotional, adaptive skills).
- Collaboration with therapists and outside providers to align goals and strategies.
- Professional learning for teachers to deepen inclusive practices and data-informed instruction.
- Community investment through grants and donors helps reduce barriers to participation.
Our Core Programs
(Ages 2–4)
(3 months–36 months)
Relationship-based care in a secure, nurturing environment.
- Consistent caregivers & responsive routines
- Play-based growth: sensory, language, and motor
- Flexible nap/feeding schedules for each child
- Jewish songs, stories, and gentle celebrations
(Ages 2–4)
A balanced, whole-child approach that sparks exploration and growth.
- Jewish values integrated with daily routines
- Creativity and hands-on exploration
- Social development and communication
- Readiness for secular and religious school
Builds on preschool foundations to prepare children for Kindergarten and Religious School.
- Rich language, literacy, and early math
- Project-based inquiry and problem-solving
- Leadership, empathy, and mitzvot in action
- Flexible three, four, or five-day schedules
(Crawlers - 2 years old)
A warm, parent-participation class that builds early friendships and confidence through music, movement, story, and sensory play.
- Gentle, developmentally-appropriate activities
- Community-building for adults and children
- Jewish songs and joyful holiday moments
- Music & movement
- Hebrew/Jewish holidays & culture
- STEAM discovery centers
- Outdoor learning & garden time
- Community kindness / Tikkun Olam projects
- Core Day: 9:00am – 3:00pm
- Early Care: from 7:30am
- After Care: to 5:00pm
*Subject to enrollment - Flexible 3, 4, or 5-day schedules
Admissions & Tuition
- Book a tour to meet our team and see classrooms
- Submit application and forms
- Confirm placement and schedule
Daily Sample Schedule
- 8–9am — Arrival/Free Play
- 9–9:15am — Morning Snack
- 9:15–10:30am — Group Time (Themed)
- 10:30am — Outdoor Time
- 12pm — Lunch
- 12:30pm — Nap Time
- 2:30pm — Group Time (Art, Science, Concepts, Language)
- 3:00pm — Afternoon Snacks
- 3–4pm — Free play & Pick up