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TEMPLE BETH SHALOM PRESCHOOL

Preschool Director Barbara Amelia Byrne Gonzales

505-982-6888 - preschool@sftbs.org - Fax 55-983-7446

Temple Beth Shalom Preschool inspires children to be life-long learners through play-based, self-directed exploration. We use children’s natural curiosity and competency as a starting point to empower them as learners.

Our students benefit from small class sizes and the warmth of our professional & dedicated educators. The outdoor space is an extension of the classroom where learning continues in two playgrounds and a student-tended garden. Intentional materials encourage creativity, exploration, and discovery. Children practice their communication skills through spoken language, artistic expression, and early literacy activities. They learn how to care for the environment and for each other, and how to think critically about the world around them.

TBS preschool welcomes students from diverse families, backgrounds, and faiths.

All children experience Jewish ritual and we organize our teaching through the lens of the following shared Jewish values:

  • Chaveruta – Partnership & deep discussion

  • G’milut Chasadim — Kind deeds

  • Tikkun Olam — Repairing the world

  • Tzedakah — Generosity and the pursuit of justice

  • Bal Tashchit — Care of the Earth

The school engages parents as partners in their children’s education through an active parents' organization, parent workshops and family education programs.

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Temple Beth Shalom Preschool is a private, non-profit early childhood center licensed by the State of New Mexico's Early Childhood Education & Care Department (ECECD). We have a 5 star, high quality FOCUS rating and are committed to ensuring the highest standards of learning and care for children.

ADMISSIONS

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Parents are welcome to submit an application for their child any time from pre-birth up to age 5 for our Preschool/Pre-K program.

 

We accept enrollment throughout the year based on available spaces.

Our program is year-round, August - July.  

 

We have four classes at TBS:

  • Shemesh (Hebrew for 'Sun') ages 18 months - 2 years

  • Doobim (Hebrew for 'Bears') ages 2 years - 3 years 

  • Keshet (Hebrew for 'Rainbow'), Pre-K classroom ages 3 years - 4 years

  • Soosim (Hebrew for 'Horses') Pre-K classroom ages 4 years - 5 years

 

 Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Classes fill up fast. To be placed on the waitlist for a future year, you also need to complete an application.

 

To schedule a visit or a tour of the school, or for more information, please contact Preschool Director Barbara Amelia Byrne Gonzales by calling 505 - 982 - 6888 or by emailing preschool@sftbs.org.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many teachers are in each classroom?

There are always at least 2 teachers in each classroom. All teachers participate in regular professional development trainings and are aligned with the pedagogy to ensure a joyous and consistent experience for children. 

 

Is TBS Preschool year-round?

Yes. TBS Preschool runs its program from August - July. We follow the Santa Fe Public Schools calendar for all school breaks and we are closed for some Jewish holidays. 

 

Tell me about the application process?

Here are the steps in the application process:

  1. Apply online. You will be asked to create a Brightwheel account if you don’t already have one. Please create the account and complete the application process online. 

  2. After you submit your application, you will receive an invoice for a one-time, non-refundable $50 application fee. We ask that you pay this fee online through Brightwheel. Returning students do not need to pay the application fee. 

  3. Spots will be filled in the order applications are received. If you are granted a spot in the program, you will receive an enrollment email with a request for further information and instructions.

  4. If a spot is not available for your child, you will automatically be placed on the waitlist and will be informed by email. 

 

How do I apply?

Click here to access the online application. You will be asked to create a Brightwheel account if you don’t already have one. Please create the account and complete the application process online. 

 

Is there a fee to apply?

Yes. The one-time non-refundable application fee is $50. After you submit the application online you will be invoiced for $50. We request that you pay this fee online through Brightwheel.

 

Is there a waitlist?

Classes fill up quickly, so we encourage you to apply early. If the class is full you will be notified that you are on the waitlist and we’ll let you know as soon as a spot opens up. 

 

I’m pregnant or my child is under 18 months old – can I apply now even though the school starts at age 18 months?

Yes, we encourage to apply early to get on the waitlist. Your child will be eligible for a spot as soon as they turn 18 months and a spot becomes available. Usually this will be in August, the year your child is 18 months, but sometimes a spot could open sooner. 

 

Is there a deadline to apply?

We receive applications on a rolling basis. We encourage you to get your application in quickly as spots fill up fast. 

 

What if I have other questions?

For more information contact Preschool Director Barbara Amelia Byrne Gonzales, 505-982-6888 or preschool@sftbs.org.​

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