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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). 




  

 

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

MondayMon, 23 DecDecember, 2024

 
 
DECC Winter Break

Monday, Dec 23rd (All day)The Preschool will be closed for Winter Break from Monday, December 23, through Sunday, January 5. We will see you all back in the New Year!

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FridayFri, 27 DecDecember, 2024

 
 
Online Hanukah Celebration & Shabbat Service

Friday, Dec 27th 6:30p to 7:30pJoin Rabbi Emeritus Mark L. Shook for an online Shabbat service and make sure to have your menorahs and candles ready to go! We'll light the Hanukah menorah together over a blessing as we celebrate the third night of Hanukah from the comfort of our homes.

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ThursdayThu, 2 JanJanuary, 2025

 
 
January Monroe Elementary Snack Drive

Thursday, Jan 2nd (All day)Let's warm tummies and hearts with a snack collection for Monroe Elementary! Temple Israel is collecting individually packaged snack donations to support the hard-working students at Monroe Elementary through the spring semester. Drop off individually packaged, store-bought snacks now through February at the Education Center at drop off or pick up, or at the Temple’s May Chapel entrance at your convenience.

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MondayMon, 20 JanJanuary, 2025

 
 
CAMPUS CLOSED: for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Monday, Jan 20th (All day)The Temple Israel campus will be closed today in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

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SaturdaySat, 25 JanJanuary, 2025

 
 
Playground Meetup

Shabbat, Jan 25th 9:30a to 11:30aJoin us for some extra quality time with friends on TI's Upper Playground! Enjoy a playground all to yourself! We hope to see you there — come play!

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MondayMon, 27 JanJanuary, 2025

 
 
Faculty Appreciation & Hospitality Drive for Monroe Elementary

Monday, Jan 27th (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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FridayFri, 31 JanJanuary, 2025

 
 
Shabbat Social Hour

Friday, Jan 31st 6:00p to 10:00pJoin us for Shabbat services at Temple Israel on Friday, January 31, then head on over to Westport Social for a night of great food, drinks, and a little friendly competition.

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FridayFri, 7 FebFebruary, 2025

 
 
Tot Shabbat & To-Go Goodie Bags

Friday, Feb 7th 5:45p to 6:15pDon’t miss this short Shabbat service for kids ages 6 and under! Tots will enjoy a service led by the Rabbis and Miss Megan featuring familiar tunes, prayers, and dancing, then take home a special goodie bag filled to continue the Shabbat fun at home.

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SundaySun, 9 FebFebruary, 2025

 
 
Uncomfortable Conversations led by Rachel Holtzman

Sunday, Feb 9th 9:45a to 11:15aJoin us for Uncomfortable Conversations, a powerful three-part series exploring Noa Tishby and Emmanuel Acho's New York Times-bestselling book, Uncomfortable Conversations with a Jew. Led by their book collaborator Rachel Holtzman, this community-wide program creates a space for participants of all backgrounds to discuss Judaism, Israel, and antisemitism and to gain context and confidence when navigating crucial conversations on these topics.

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FridayFri, 14 FebFebruary, 2025

 
 
DECC Friendship Day

Friday, Feb 14th (All day)Today's the day to celebrate our friends with messages of love and care, treats, and of course, pajamas!

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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. 


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