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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). 

DECC registration is currently open for existing DECC families. 
Click here for a (tentative) 2023-24 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

FridayFri, 29 MarMarch, 2024

 
 
DECC Purim Celebration

Friday, Mar 29th (All day)Wear your costume, enjoy some treats and join your families at an all-school Shabbat, Purim Edition!

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ThursdayThu, 4 AprApril, 2024

Dinner, Drinks & Dough

Thursday, Apr 4th 7:00p to 9:00pJoin us for Dinner, Drinks & Dough with TI member Kathy de la Garza Ortbals – challah-baking expert – to learn how to make this traditional Jewish bread from scratch!

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FridayFri, 5 AprApril, 2024

 
 
Kabbalat HaSiddur with Rick Recht 

Friday, Apr 5th 6:30p to 7:30pAt this service, we'll celebrate our third-grade students who will receive their first siddurim (prayerbooks) to commemorate this milestone as a gift from the congregation. Musical accompaniment by Rick Recht, a St. Louis native, internationally known and celebrated Jewish artist and song leader.

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SaturdaySat, 6 AprApril, 2024

 
 
DECC Playground Meetups!

Shabbat, Apr 6th 9:00a to 12:30pSaturday morning in the spring is the perfect time to be outside! Come on over to the DECC upper playground for a play date with your school friends. See you there!

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MondayMon, 22 AprApril, 2024

 
 
DECC closes at 12:00pm (Passover)

Monday, Apr 22nd 12:00pSchool will be released early at 12:00 pm in observance of the first night of Passover!

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SundaySun, 28 AprApril, 2024

 
 
Family Chocolate Seder

Sunday, Apr 28th 10:30a to 11:30aImagine a Passover Seder at Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory! Now gather the kids, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends and join us at Temple Israel for a short family-oriented Seder led by our Rabbis. You'll enjoy a delicious array of chocolates and fresh fruit that represent classic Seder plate foods as we run through a condensed version of the Haggadah.

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FridayFri, 3 MayMay, 2024

 
 
End of Year Tot Shabbat & Lite Bite

Friday, May 3rd 5:45p to 6:15pCelebrate the end of an amazing school year with friends at this short Shabbat service for kids ages 6 and below! Led by our Rabbis and Miss Megan and created just for littles, this service features the Shabbat tunes and prayers your kids know and love, and there will of course be lots of dancing and tons of fun! Following services, let’s keep Shabbat going with a “lite bite” together in the Isserman.

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MondayMon, 6 MayMay, 2024

 
 
NO SCHOOL - DECC Parent Teacher Conferences

Monday, May 6th (All day)School will be closed for our final Parent-Teacher Conferences of the year! Childcare will be available in the muscle room during your conference time. We can't wait to share all of the highlights and growth we've experienced with your kiddos this year!

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FridayFri, 10 MayMay, 2024

 
 
Mother's Day Jewelry Store at Monroe Elementary

Friday, May 10th 9:00a to 2:00pJoin us for this mitzvah opportunity to support the kiddos of Monroe Elementary as they shop for that perfect gift for their mom or female caregiver at the pop-up Mother's Day Store!

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TuesdayTue, 21 MayMay, 2024

 
 
DECC PreK (Lizard) Graduation

Tuesday, May 21st 6:00p to 7:30p

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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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