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Deutsch Early Childhood Center

Deutsch Early Childhood Center

Deutsch Early Childhood Center (DECC) — Congregation Temple Israel's premier preschool — builds relationships that foster  each child’s social, emotional, intellectual, and physical growth in a safe and nurturing Jewish community and offers a variety of programs for children ages 6 weeks (infancy) through Pre-Kindergarten (age 6). 

DECC registration is currently open for existing DECC families. 
Click here for a (tentative) 2024-25 calendar.

  

 

We're here to help. For more information, to check current availability, or to set up a tour, contact Lesley Goldenberg, Director of Family Education, at: lgoldenberg@ti-stl.org or 314-432-8076.

UPCOMING EVENTS

ThursdayThu, 31 OctOctober, 2024

 
 
DECC Pajama Day

Thursday, Oct 31st (All day)What's better than coming to school to learn, play, and hang out with your friends? Being cozy while doing it! Come dressed in your favorite PJs — it makes school that much better!

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ThursdayThu, 31 OctOctober, 2024

 
 
Monroe Elementary Halloween Trunk-or-Treat

Thursday, Oct 31st 9:00a to 10:30aDecorate a car for trunk-or-treat, hand out candy, paint faces or generally help out at the Halloween party held at Monroe Elementary!

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SundaySun, 3 NovNovember, 2024

 
 
DECC Fall Festival

Sunday, Nov 3rd 4:00p to 5:30pJoin us for the party of the season, for ALL "littles" (ages 0-8) and their families! And since we'll be “falling back” for daylight savings, it's the perfect time to lose an hour, but gain some extra fun!

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ThursdayThu, 7 NovNovember, 2024

 
 
Dinner, Drinks & Dough!

Thursday, Nov 7th 7:00p to 9:00pWant to bake the challah of your dreams while schmoozing with friends over dinner and drinks? Us, too! Join us for Dinner, Drinks & Dough with a challah-baking expert from our TI community to learn how to make this traditional Jewish bread from scratch!

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WednesdayWed, 27 NovNovember, 2024

 
 
DECC Thanksgiving Break

Wednesday, Nov 27th (All day)The Education Center will be closed from Wednesday, November 27, through Friday, November 29, for Thanksgiving Break.

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TuesdayTue, 3 DecDecember, 2024

 
 
Giving Tuesday

Tuesday, Dec 3rd (All day)Giving Tuesday is a day of radical generosity and an opportunity for people around the world to come together to thank, help, give, show kindness, and share what they have with those in need. You can give to Temple Israel, other organizations that touch your heart, and just reach out to those who may need a little extra love or support.

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SundaySun, 8 DecDecember, 2024

 
 
L'dor V'dor: a Grandparents' Gathering

Sunday, Dec 8th 9:45a to 11:15aJoin us for TI's new Grandparents' Gathering, a two-session series led by fellow TI members who are grandparents themselves. We'll gather to chat about the myriad experiences that make up the special grandparent-grandchild relationship. Coffee, bagels with schmear, and fresh fruit will be provided.

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MondayMon, 9 DecDecember, 2024

 
 
DECC NO SCHOOL: Parent-Teacher Conferences

Monday, Dec 9th (All day)There will be no school today for Parent-Teacher conferences.

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FridayFri, 13 DecDecember, 2024

 
 
Tot Shabbat & Lite Bite

Friday, Dec 13th 5:45p to 6:15pJoin our fun Shabbat service for kids 6 and under! Tots will enjoy a service led by the Rabbis and Miss Megan featuring familiar tunes, prayers, and dancing, and keep the celebration going following services with a yummy "lite bite" in the Isserman.

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MondayMon, 16 DecDecember, 2024

 
 
Faculty Appreciation & Hospitality Drive for Monroe Elementary

Monday, Dec 16th (All day)Love to bake or shop for treats? Do it for a great cause! Our Temple community will provide treats for the Monroe Elementary faculty during their parent-teacher conference days and at other times throughout the year.

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About Deutsch Early Childhood Center

CURRICULUM
Our certified teachers and specialists engage children in activities that inspire experimentation and stimulate students to recognize problems and create solutions. Students develop positive self-esteem through a wide variety of hands-on activities which encourage play, develop natural curiosity, stimulate creative thinking, and encourage empathy for and acceptance of peers and adults.

Children will participate in art, music, cooking, Hebrew, Spanish, and movement. DECC also has a fabulous enrichment program that promotes investigative learning, as well as a STEAM room for little scientists and creatives. 

Throughout each child's Jewish preschool education, they will celebrate Shabbat and holidays with the Rabbis and with their peers at in-school Tot Shabbat services and classroom celebrations. They will learn Jewish songs and prayers and help to make and taste traditional Jewish foods, as well as enjoy their very own Passover Seder.

WHY DEUTSCH EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER?
At DECC, every teacher knows your child's name, and you'll feel the sense of relief that you are not alone along the journey of parenting a preschooler. Our entire team is here to support you, to have your back on those days when you feel overwhelmed, and to celebrate those little milestones and magic moments with as much enthusiasm as you feel as a parent.

DECC also accommodates your family's changing daily schedules. We are open Monday-Friday from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm with flexible scheduling of days and hours meet your needs.

Our ultimate goal is to teach our children what it means to be productive members of the community. If you're shopping for a preschool that fits your family, we welcome the opportunity to show you why DECC may just be a perfect fit.

TAKE A TOUR
We'd love to take you on a tour of DECC and share more about the school.
Reach out to Lesley Goldenberg, Director of Family Education, at lgoldenberg@ti-stl.org or 314-432-8076 to schedule a visit. 

Make a Contribution to TI's Safety & Security Fund

Though security has been a key priority at TI for many years, we also recognize that these are unusual times, and so we’ve created a Safety & Security Fund to help keep our campus as secure as possible.  Your generosity enables us to take proactive safety measures so that cost is not the deciding factor in how well we are able to protect those who come to learn and worship here at TI.  

Find out more: www.ti-stl.org/SecurityFund  

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