Schools

Engage with the Jewish ECE Community

We offer two enriching ways to become immersed in the Jewish ECE experience – whether you are an educator looking for a fulfilling career path that helps create a caring community of young learners, or a family who is looking to benefit from a high-quality early learning experience grounded in Jewish values.

Work With Us

View our available positions offered by our metro Denver/Boulder partner schools and The Efshar Project.

Find a Jewish ECE

Use our online tools, including a search form and a schools chart with detailed criteria, to find the right school for your family's needs.

List of Partner Schools

The Efshar Project engages each partner school by providing exclusive access to network resources and customized support to elevate and empower their ECE professionals.

Partner Schools

Denver, CO

— Alef Academy

Our program is a play-based, emergent curriculum in a warm and caring environment. With our progressive and holistic early childhood education philosophy, we understand that each child has unique needs and interests. We provide the environment and tools your child needs to thrive to the best of their abilities. Learn More

Denver, CO

— BMH-BJ Preschool

BMH-BJ Preschool offers a unique blend of an emergent, child-centered curriculum in a warm, intimate, Jewish environment. Here you’ll find teachers who are caring and devoted to your child’s development and happiness. We pride ourselves on the relationships we create with each child and family, not to mention the lasting friendships that we encourage between families. Learn more

Denver, CO

— HEA Preschool

The HEA preschool is a warm and inclusive second home for our families, one rooted in Jewish values and traditions and guided by best practices in early childhood education. Learn More

Denver, CO

— Gan Chaya Esther

We at Gan Chaya Esther are committed to creating a warm, friendly and happy environment for your child. On our website, you will find important information, and useful tips to maximize your child’s positive experience, personal development and growth at our Preschool. Learn More

Denver, CO

— Ganeinu

Ganeinu is a small, loving bilingual program focusing on the optimum development of the individual child in all development domains. Learn More

Greenwood Village, CO

— Garden Preschool

The Garden Preschool is a creative, progressive, Reggio-inspired environment where young children receive a warm, happy and enriching educational experience. Learn More

Boulder, CO

— Jay & Rose Phillips ECC at the Boulder JCC

The Jay & Rose Phillips ECC at the Boulder JCC program emphasizes our love and respect for Judaism and Jewish values and is built around our community of children, parents, and teachers.  Our Early Childhood Center in Boulder, CO brings this community together through our weekly Shabbat Sing program, holiday dinners, parent learning opportunities, and other events. Learn more

Denver, CO

— Rabbi Steven Foster Early Learning Center

We strive to nurture each child’s innate sense of wonder and curiosity by providing them a safe, inviting place to learn and explore. Small class sizes and a play-based environment provide an opportunity for discovery, creative-thinking and collaboration. Our methods guide and inspire us to maintain a high level of respect for each child as we honor their uniquely individual experience here at our school. We serve children ages 12 months – Kindergarten. Learn more

Denver, CO

— Rodef Shalom

We are a vibrant and family-friendly Conservative, egalitarian synagogue located in the heart of the Jewish community in Denver. We are proud to be one of the oldest Conservative congregations in Denver. 

Our name Rodef Shalom  means “pursuit of peace”, which speaks to our dream of a community where all Jews come together as a single entity. In that spirit, we welcome all guests who would wish to join us. Learn More

Denver, CO

— Staenberg-Loup JCC ELS

Our Reggio-Emilia based curriculum encourages play-based learning and exploration. We appreciate and acknowledge each child’s unique learning style and adapt our curriculum to best facilitate each student. Learn More
Denver, CO

— Temple Sinai Preschool

At Temple Sinai Preschool each child is encouraged to learn and grow in a developmentally appropriate, nurturing and loving environment. Our staff is dedicated to creating a happy and meaningful experience for each child. We believe in respecting and meeting the individual needs of each child and family. Learn more