Preschool
Esther B. Feldman Preschool
Lifelong learning and friendships start here!
"Where the experiences never end."
Now accepting registration for the 2024-2025 school year
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CLICK HERE to schedule your tour!
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SCHOOL LEADERSHIP
Allison Wetzel began serving as the Early Childhood Director on June 1, 2023. Allison has served as a CAI preschool assistant teacher and has also been a dedicated preschool parent and PAC Co-Chair.
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Prior to joining our staff at CAI, Allison served as Dean of Students at BASIS Tucson Primary, where she was responsible for documenting, organizing, and supporting teachers in preparing and executing student academic and behavioral support systems. In this leadership role, Allison regularly communicated with parents, teachers, and students regarding student academic performance, behavioral, social, and/or emotional conduct.
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Additionally, Allison has more than 12 years of teaching experience. She holds a Master of Education degree in Educational Leadership, a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education, an Arizona Standard Elementary Certificate, and an Arizona Full Structured English Immersion Endorsement.
For more information about CAI's award-winning Preschool, space availability, or to schedule a personalized visit, please contact Allison Wetzel.
OUR SCHOOL AND PROGRAMS
Excellent reputation for high-quality preschool education
- Beautiful park-like shaded playground
- Music, art, creative movement, and science
- Serving all children ages 14-months- to 5-years-old
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Designed to enhance the physical, social, emotional and religious growth of all children
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14-Month-Olds
A class to assist the toddler in understanding his or her expanding world and to begin to lay a sound foundation for a positive emotional Jewish identity. The child is provided a rich environment in which he or she can explore freely.
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2- and 2-1/2-Year-Olds
Due to the development that takes place between the ages of two and two-and-a-half, we offer programs for each age. Centered on a child attaining a positive self-image while he or she learns a new sense of independence, the program allows the child to discover the joys of cooperative play and the satisfaction of completing tasks.
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3-Year-Olds
Ready for new challenges, the child is provided classroom activities that strengthen and sharpen both motor and social skills. Hands-on introductions to art, music, science, math, and geography encourage curiosity and are designed to stimulate growth.
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4-Year-Olds
Cognitive skills are further developed through individual and group experiences that encourage a child's natural curiosity. Stimulating activities nurture later proficiency. The child learns to explore his or her environment and to recognize the larger world around them. A growing knowledge of the beautiful traditions of Judaism further enhances the child's love of learning.
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14-Month-Olds
- Our parents and families are an important part of our school community. We want you to have the opportunity to be involved in the decision-making that goes on here!
- The school has a thriving Parent Action Committee (PAC) that organizes wonderful events throughout the year.
OUR TEACHERS
- We're very proud of the many long-term relationships built here due to the low student-to-teacher ratio. Generations of children have fond memories of their experiences with our loving educators and nurturing school environment.
- The school and its teachers are the recipients of numerous education awards. The school has twice received the "Solomon Schechter Award for Excellence" from the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism, and two teachers have been selected as "Educator of the Year" from the Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona.
PARENT TESTIMONIALS
"When we initially looked into preschool for our daughter, we liked the price and convenience of Anshei Israel. I only needed it for a couple of days a week and had read good things. It turns out, Anshei Israel would become our home, and the teachers and staff a second family. After just a few months at the preschool, I was regretting that we hadn't sent our daughter there sooner. All of the staff are welcoming and professional, and make our children feel comfortable and safe. Our kids have grown by leaps and bounds and, our oldest daughter "graduated" last year and started Kindergarten; the curriculum that she got at Anshei Israel made her highly prepared, and she has thrived as a result of the education and experiences she had at Anshei Israel. I highly recommend Anshei Israel, and will continue to send my children there as long as I can." — Rachel Black
"When we first toured the school in 2011, I was immediately drawn to the atmosphere – a good balance of cheer and calm. I knew it would be a good environment for our children and our family. This preschool has become integral to our lives – you have helped our kids grow, and you have helped us as parents, too. This is a very special place, filled with love and care. We are thankful to have been able to share it." — Valorie Douglas
