Preschool & Kindergarten
We strive to nurture and facilitate each child’s experiences and learning opportunities through play, exploration and creativity. Discover all we have to offer your family in the Michele Block Gan Yeladim Preschool & Kindergarten.

Providing unparalleled excellence in early childhood education in Jacksonville since 1974.
Every activity and experience in our Michele Block Gan Yeladim Preschool & Kindergarten is based on a unique variety of learning approaches. Learning experiences for our preschool and kindergarten classes are developmentally based and draw from the best practices of NAEYC, Reggio Emilia, Montessori, Creative Curriculum, Sheva, Jewish Early Childhood Education Initiative (JECEI) Jewish Lenses and more. With play-based and hands-on learning, each student can reach their full potential in scientific discovery, problem-solving and critical thinking in our physically and emotionally safe, nurturing environment. In our school, children achieve success, gain independence and self-confidence while their individual ability, learning style, and developmental pace is respected and valued.

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Natalia Fisher

Donna Jacoby
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions about Michele Block Gan Yeladim Preschool & Kindergarten?
What ages does Michele Block Gan Yeladim Preschool & Kindergarten accept?
What are the teacher to student ratios?
Grasshoppers 1:6 or 2:12
Teddy Bears 1:8 or 2:16
JKs 1:8 or 2:16
Kindergarteners 1:9 or 2:18
Does your school provide snacks or lunch to the students?
Parents are to provide a lunch and an afternoon snack if the child is scheduled to stay in school past 3:30 pm.
Are parents welcome to visit or volunteer?
Do you have to be a valued member or Jewish to be able to attend?
How do we register?
What is the registration process?
Are we able to tour the school before registering?
Do you have a supply list?
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