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Temple Beth El South Orange County-Ece

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Faith-based
Ages
Infants (0–2 yrs)
Teacher ratio
1:4 (CA min)

2A Liberty, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656

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Licensing & safety record

✓ Clean licensing record

No citations or complaint visits on file with state licensing as of 2025-09-29. Last licensing visit: 9/3/2025 (4 total).

Source: California Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (updated 2025-09-29). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

Temple Beth El's Early Childhood Center offers play-based programs for infants through Pre-K/Transitional Kindergarten, rooted in Jewish values and inclusive education practices. The program features highly educated teachers with low student-teacher ratios and serves families in South Orange County.

Philosophy
We believe every child is a unique and precious individual who deserves the best possible start in life. Our warm, inclusive community weaves Jewish values and traditions into each day—through songs, stories, and joyful celebrations—supporting growth across social, emotional, and cognitive domains. Full Inclusion approach is grounded in the belief that all children belong in a fully inclusive, general-education environment—no matter their challenges or special needs.
Ages served
3 months through Pre-K/Transitional Kindergarten
Hours
Core Day: 9:00am – 3:00pm; Early Care from 7:30am; After Care to 5:00pm
Outdoor
Outdoor learning & garden time
Religious
Jewish

Programs

  • •Stopnitzky Infant & Toddler Center (3 months–36 months)
  • •Gordon & Sklar Preschool (Ages 2–4)
  • •Gordon & Sklar Pre-K / Transitional Kindergarten
  • •My Grown Up & Me (Crawlers - 2 years old)
  • •Free Enrichment Classes: Music & movement, Hebrew/Jewish holidays & culture, STEAM discovery centers, Community kindness / Tikkun Olam projects

Highlights

  • ✓Full Inclusion approach with individualized supports for children with developmental delays
  • ✓30+ years of combined classroom experience with exceptionally low student-teacher ratios
  • ✓Jewish values and traditions integrated throughout the day
  • ✓Flexible 3, 4, or 5-day schedules available

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