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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

ThursdayThu, 4 SepSeptember, 2025

 
 
Dinner, Drinks & Dough!

Thursday, Sep 4th 6:30p to 8:30pJoin us for Dinner, Drinks & Dough with baking expert Diane Fadem to learn how to make challah from scratch. We'll dine, drink, chat, and learn an important skill that connects us to this delicious Jewish tradition.

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MondayMon, 15 SepSeptember, 2025

 
 
DECC School Pictures

Monday, Sep 15th (All day)Say cheese! Picture Day is upon us. Stay tuned for more info on which days your class will take your pictures!

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MondayMon, 22 SepSeptember, 2025

 
 
DECC EARLY DISMISSAL: Erev Rosh Hashanah

Monday, Sep 22nd 12:00pThe Education Center will be closed starting at noon today in observance of Erev Rosh Hashanah.

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TuesdayTue, 23 SepSeptember, 2025

 
 
DECC NO SCHOOL: Rosh Hashanah

Tuesday, Sep 23rd (All day)The Ed Center will be closed today in observance of Rosh Hashanah.

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TuesdayTue, 30 SepSeptember, 2025

 
 
Monroe Elementary Snack Collection

Tuesday, Sep 30th (All day)Help us kick off the school year with mitzvah by collecting snacks for Monroe Elementary! Drop off individually packaged or family-size/bulk boxes of store-bought snacks now through September 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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WednesdayWed, 1 OctOctober, 2025

 
 
DECC EARLY DISMISSAL: Erev Yom Kippur

Wednesday, Oct 1st (All day)The Education Center will be closed starting at noon today in observance of Erev Yom Kippur.

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ThursdayThu, 2 OctOctober, 2025

 
 
DECC NO SCHOOL: Yom Kippur

Thursday, Oct 2nd (All day)The Education Center will be closed today in observance of Yom Kippur.

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TuesdayTue, 7 OctOctober, 2025

 
 
OFFICES CLOSED - for Sukkot

Tuesday, Oct 7th (All day)The TI offices will be closed today for Sukkot.

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FridayFri, 10 OctOctober, 2025

 
 
Sukkot Shabbat Celebration with Rabbi Shook

Friday, Oct 10th 6:30p to 7:30pJoin us for a short Sukkot Shabbat service led by Rabbi Shook and followed by a special dessert Oneg in the Sukkah where you’ll have the chance to shake the Lulav and Etrog.

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SaturdaySat, 11 OctOctober, 2025

 
 
Stuffies & Sundaes in the Sukkah

Shabbat, Oct 11th 4:00p to 5:30pKids of all ages! Bring your favorite stuffed animal to the TI Sukkah for a special Sukkot program. After a few fun sing-a-longs, short craft, and delicious ice cream sundaes, you’ll say goodbye to your stuffie for the night so they can enjoy a sleepover party with their new stuffie friends.

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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. 


Make a Contribution to TI's Safety & Security Fund

Though security has been a key priority at TI for many years, we also recognize that these are unusual times, and so we’ve created a Safety & Security Fund to help keep our campus as secure as possible.  Your generosity enables us to take proactive safety measures so that cost is not the deciding factor in how well we are able to protect those who come to learn and worship here at TI.  

Find out more: www.ti-stl.org/SecurityFund  

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