Our Programs
School Year Program
The Shir Hadash Early Childhood Center offers preschool classes for children ages 18-months through 6 years (before a child enters Kindergarten). Children must be 18 months old years old to begin in the Center. A child is not required to be toilet trained.
- Before school care begins at 7:30am
- School starts at 8:30am each day, with all children being dropped off by 9:30am.
- Families may choose a schedule ending at 1:00pm, 4:30pm or continuing care until 6:00pm, Monday through Friday.
- Families may choose a 3, 4, or 5 day schedule for their children.
- School begins the third week of August and ends in the beginning of June.
- For more information, see our Family Handbook.
Summer Program
Summers at the Shir Hadash Early Childhood Center incorporate the Reggio style of investigation in the areas of nature, art, play, music, sports and creativity. The summer program is eight weeks long, separated into two 4-week sessions.
Children may enroll for one or both sessions 3, 4, or 5 days per week.- The Center is closed for a week between the school and summer programs in June and in August for maintenance of our building and staff development.
For information about Shir Hadash Early Childhood Center and to schedule a visit to our program, please contact our ECC Director at eccinfo@shirhadash.org.
Music Enrichment
Cousins Like Us: A New Music Program and Partnership with Music by Heart
Music by Heart is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching Jewish education through the power of music. Their innovative programs bring communities together by blending traditional Jewish values with modern musical experiences, engaging students, educators, and families in meaningful and creative ways.
The Cousins Like Us program is a multimedia experience that combines music, storytelling, and interactive lessons to connect students with Jewish culture and Israel. The story follows two cousins, Shoshi from San Francisco and Yoav from Jerusalem, as they explore their cultural identities through music. In the classroom, students engage with music-based activities and lessons, while at home, families are invited to explore the program’s multimedia elements—songs, videos, and stories—designed to deepen connections to Jewish culture. This program makes learning fun and accessible for both children and families, fostering cultural understanding and strengthening Jewish identity.