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Shalem Early Childhood Learning Community

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Ages
Ages 2–5
Teacher ratio
1:12 (CA min)

1829 N Sepulveda Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
3
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
8/9/2023
Total visits
1

Citations are part of routine licensing oversight and range from minor (Type B) to serious (Type A). A citation alone doesn't mean a program is unsafe — read the full reports for context.

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

About this preschool

Shalem Early Childhood Learning Community in Manhattan Beach is a play-based preschool guided by Jewish teachings and values that emphasizes development of the whole child—mind, body, and soul. The school welcomes children of all faiths and backgrounds while incorporating Jewish traditions throughout the week.

Philosophy
Play-based emergent curriculum that fosters the whole child's development into a kind, compassionate individual. Guided by Jewish values including the concept that every individual is created in the image of God (B'tzelem Elohim) and the importance of community (Kehillah u'Mishpacha). Focuses on cognitive development, physical development, and social-emotional development through multi-sensory, research-based learning experiences.
Religious
Jewish; welcomes children of all faiths and backgrounds

Programs

  • •Music classes with music specialist (bi-weekly)
  • •Physical education program
  • •Cognitive development including early literacy, foundational mathematics, and science exploration
  • •Creative arts
  • •Language development
  • •Social-emotional development

Highlights

  • ✓Play-based learning environment supported by current child development research
  • ✓Music program with percussion instruments, singing, and dancing
  • ✓Physical education including obstacle courses, tumbling, and yoga
  • ✓Part of Congregation Tikvat Jacob Beth Torah's Lifelong Learning Community

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