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Reggio Emilia-Inspired Preschool in Philadelphia
At Schwartz Preschool, we believe in nurturing young minds through an immersive educational experience rooted in the Reggio Emilia approach. Our program is designed to support the emotional, intellectual, and physical development of children, fostering independence and a lifelong love of learning. Our caring professional educators create a collaborative environment where socialization, self-esteem, and school readiness are prioritized. We view children as competent, curious individuals whose knowledge is built through guided exploration and emergent curriculum tailored to their interests. Our classrooms emphasize natural light, order, and beauty, with spaces that encourage collaboration and hands-on learning.Teachers act as partners, observing and facilitating projects that emerge from children's natural curiosity. We document learning processes through photographs, transcripts, and visual representations, making children's thinking visible. Our philosophy strengthens the home-school partnership, ensuring families are integral to the educational journey. With decades of collective experience in early childhood education, we provide a trusted, innovative foundation for young learners. Our commitment to quality, transparency, and child-centered growth makes us a leader in Philadelphia's early education community.
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Preschool Education
Highlights and features
- We implement the Reggio Emilia approach emphasizing child-led exploration
- Our educators prioritize individualized learning through emergent curriculum
- Classrooms feature purposeful environments designed for collaborative discovery
- We document learning processes through visual representations and transcripts
- Our program strengthens home-school partnerships for holistic child development
Services
Preschool Education
Our Reggio Emilia-inspired preschool program fosters holistic development through child-led projects and collaborative learning. Children engage in hands-on exploration guided by professional educators who document progress through visual representations and transcripts. The curriculum adapts to children's evolving interests while building foundational academic and social skills in a purposefully designed environment that emphasizes natural light, order, and beauty.
Questions
What is the Reggio Emilia approach used at Schwartz Preschool?
Our Reggio Emilia-inspired approach emphasizes child-led exploration, emergent curriculum, and collaborative learning. Teachers document children's progress through visual representations and transcripts.
How does the curriculum adapt to children's interests?
We use an emergent curriculum that evolves based on children's current interests and questions, with teachers facilitating projects that emerge from classroom communities.
What are the school hours for Schwartz Preschool?
Regular school hours are Monday-Friday from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with early and after care options available.
How does Schwartz Preschool involve families in education?
We maintain strong home-school partnerships through regular communication, collaborative projects, and family engagement in the learning process documentation.
What makes your learning environment unique?
Our classrooms feature natural light, open spaces, and authentic materials designed to inspire collaboration, communication, and deep exploration of children's interests.
Reviews (2)
Becky Fawcett
Sep 17, 2015
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Our children attended Schwartz for a year before we relocated back to the UK. It was a superb experience for all of us. A wonderful nurturing environment with super experienced and loving teachers. I have never received such insightful feedback on each of my kids. Feedback that has contributed to me knowing them better and hopefully parenting them better as well. So much more than just a pre-school - a place that made our lives richer.
Natalie H.
Oct 12, 2013
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Schwartz Preschool at Kesher Israel/ Kesher Israel Nursery School:
This child centered nursery school has been a real benefit to both the kids it teaches, our families, and our community. As more and more kids are being raised in the city, it can be a true challenge to find an early educational environment that focuses on learning through play & exploration based learning while teaching our kids to appreciate each other and our world. Kesher nursery school is all these things and more. The teachers love children's education, and also involve the kids learning with real world issues: when the election
This child centered nursery school has been a real benefit to both the kids it teaches, our families, and our community. As more and more kids are being raised in the city, it can be a true challenge to find an early educational environment that focuses on learning through play & exploration based learning while teaching our kids to appreciate each other and our world. Kesher nursery school is all these things and more. The teachers love children's education, and also involve the kids learning with real world issues: when the election
