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# Temple Sinai Nursery School

Jewish Preschool in Washington, DC

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## Pages

- [Home](https://www.tsnsdc.org/) - Temple Sinai's Nursery School educates students ages 18 months-5 years, with a play-based, Reggio-Emilia-inspired curriculum and foundational Jewish values.
- [Why Temple Sinai](https://www.tsnsdc.org/why-temple-sinai/) - At Temple Sinai Nursery School, we believe that children thrive when they are encouraged to explore the world with wonder. Our program is rooted in Jewish values, infused with warmth, and designed to nurture each child’s curiosity, creativity, and sense of belonging. A Play-Based Curriculum and Reggio Emilia-Inspired Approach Through engaging, hands-on materials and imaginative
- [General FAQs](https://www.tsnsdc.org/faqs/general-faqs/) - When did Temple Sinai Nursery School begin operation? The school opened in the fall of 1992 under the leadership of Director Emerita Perri Iger-Silversmith. What license and accreditation does the school hold? TSNS is licensed as a child development facility by the D.C. Office of the State Superintendent of Education. We regularly undergo a rigorous year-long
- [Join Our Team](https://www.tsnsdc.org/about-us/our-staff/jobs/) - About Temple Sinai Nursery School (TSNS) Temple Sinai Nursery School (TSNS) is a NAEYC-accredited, play-based early childhood program serving just under 100 children ages 18 months through Pre-K. TSNS is an integral part of a vibrant Reform Jewish synagogue in Northwest Washington, DC, and grounded in Jewish values. The Temple and TSNS are also committed
- [Admissions Process](https://www.tsnsdc.org/admissions/admissions-process/) - Thank you for your interest in Temple Sinai Nursery School! Our monthly Open Houses are the first step in the admissions process. At an Open House, families will learn about our educational program, hear from the specialists that make Temple Sinai Nursery School unique, meet current parents, and tour the school’s beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces.
- [Program Offerings](https://www.tsnsdc.org/our-programs/program-offerings/) - 2026-2027 Program Offerings & Tuition PROGRAMAGESSCHEDULETUITIONFull Day5 DaysAll Ages8:45 am-2:45 pmM-F$25,250Half Day5 Days18 mos-3 years8:45 am-12:00 pmM-F$18,000Half Day3 Days18 mos-2 years8:45 am-12:00 pmM/W/F$10,500Early Birds(optional)2-5 years8:00-8:45 am$2,100Extended Day(optional)All Ages2:45-3:45 pm2:45-4:45 pm2:45-5:45 pm$3,000$6,000$8,500 2026-2027 Admissions Next Steps UPCOMING EVENTS & DEADLINESTIMELINEClassroom Visit (an optional 30-minute opportunity for your child to spend time in a classroom)January, FebruaryApplication DeadlineFebruary
- [Our Staff](https://www.tsnsdc.org/about-us/our-staff/) - The Nursery School enjoys long term relationships with its faculty, a third of which has master’s degrees or higher in the field. Our teachers gently guide and facilitate learning, employing our nurturing “language of early childhood” to support a range of developmental needs. We are committed to taking each individual child into consideration. Nursery School
- [Program Curricula](https://www.tsnsdc.org/our-programs/program-curricula/) - Twos Program The two-year-old is a natural explorer! Their world is full of intriguing opportunities, provocations, and objects to touch, see, smell, and try. Our loving Twos teachers embrace individual preferences, experiences, needs, and temperaments, creating a caring class community in which the ability to express emotions and develop empathy is carefully scaffolded. Opportunities for
- [A Typical Day](https://www.tsnsdc.org/our-programs/a-typical-day/) - Our TSNS Core Morning program provides ample time for children to play, collaborate, investigate new materials, and navigate our classroom spaces with confidence and autonomy. With intentional scaffolding by our talented faculty, children learn more about their interests, working with others, and accomplishing goals. During Choice Time, students can spend time engaging in imaginative play, construction
- [Our Spaces](https://www.tsnsdc.org/our-programs/our-spaces/) - Outdoor Classroom Classrooms and Indoor Spaces Playground
- [Mission & Philosophy](https://www.tsnsdc.org/about-us/mission-philosophy/) - At Temple Sinai Nursery School (TSNS), we believe in nurturing the individuality of each child. We see children as competent individuals who flourish in a joyful early childhood setting that encourages freedom of expression, focuses on building strong social-emotional skills, and promotes self-confidence through active hands-on learning. The philosophy of TSNS is based on the
- [Ongoing Schools](https://www.tsnsdc.org/admissions/ongoing-schools/) - While many TSNS families take advantage of D.C. and Montgomery County Public School options, we offer comprehensive guidance to those families exploring admission to area independent schools. Through meetings with teachers, the school director, and other faculty members who know each child well, parents are supported as they proceed through the application process, receiving guidance
- [Admissions](https://www.tsnsdc.org/admissions/)
- [Our Programs](https://www.tsnsdc.org/our-programs/)
- [Calendar](https://www.tsnsdc.org/calendar/)
- [FAQs](https://www.tsnsdc.org/faqs/)
- [About Us](https://www.tsnsdc.org/about-us/)