PJA Preschool (ECLC)
For children ages two to five years old
Welcome to the Best Preschool in Portland!
PJA’s newly expanded preschool is a warm, joyful environment that sets the stage for education to come by encouraging curiosity, caring, and love of learning in a setting of Jewish awareness.
Our curriculum has been designed to help children develop a lifelong moral framework, through richly textured learning experiences.
Small classes and PJA’s dedicated staff encourage exploration and experiential learning in a nurturing environment that helps children develop self-confidence and self-respect. Our preschool encourages creative exploration through art, music, and movement. Children also experience a rich variety of learning experiences including science, block constructions, manipulatives, books, cooking and dramatic and sensory play. Specialists in each field help to craft a complete (and fun!) program.
PJA preschool students play well together; they learn to cooperate and share by the time they reach the lower school. They’re proud of their accomplishments, whether it’s learning to tie their shoes or to pour without spilling at a teddy bear tea party.
Skilled and deeply committed teachers
Each classroom has a team of co-teachers with a demonstrated commitment to education and to PJA. Preschool teaching teams use their talent, expertise and creativity to craft rich learning experiences.
Flexible Schedules & Options
Recognizing the differing needs of families we have planned a flexible program.
- Morning care: 7:45 am - 8:30 am (a daily option)
- Classes:
- Two Day 2s, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm - Tuesday and Thursday for two year olds
- Three Day or Five Day 3s, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm - Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, or Five days a week for three year olds,
- Half-Day Ganon, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm - Five days a week for four and five year olds,
- Full-Day Ganon (Transitional Kindergarten), 8:00 am - 3:30 pm - Five days a week for four and five year olds and is offered through PJA's lower school.
- Full-Day Kindergarten is offered through PJA's lower school.
- Click here to see the primary differences between Half-Day Ganon and Full-Day Ganon (TK).
- Afternoon care: 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm (a daily option)
- Extended Day: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm (a daily option)
PJA Preschool Tuition, 2010 - 2011
Full Day Ganon (TK) - $13,780 Annual Tuition (Please click here for information regarding available Tuition Assistance.)
Preschool Tuition 8:30a -12:30p | Annual | Monthly |
5 Days/Week: Monday - Friday | $6500 | $650 |
3 Days/Week: M, W, F | $4950 | $495 |
2 Days/Week: T, TH | $3900 | $390 |
Late Lunch Tuition 12:30p - 4:00p (Pre-Registration Required) | Annual | Monthly |
5 Days/Week: Monday - Friday | $3240 | $324 |
4 Days/Week: Any 4 Days | $2870 | $287 |
3 Days/Week: M, W, F | $2470 | $247 |
2 Days/Week: T, Th | $1970 | $197 |
Extended Day Tuition, 4:00p - 6:00p (Pre-Registration Required) | Annual | Monthly |
5 Days/Week: Monday - Friday | $1560 | $156 |
4 Days/Week: Any 4 Days | $1380 | $138 |
3 Days/Week: M, W, F | $1190 | $119 |
2 Days/Week: T, Th | $950 | $95 |
Drop-In Late Lunch Daily Fee: $30
Drop-In Late Lunch and Extended Day Fee: $45
Early Morning Drop-Off begins at 7:45 am at No Extra Charge
Pricing for the 2010-2011 school year includes snack. Tuition includes "Vacation Day Programs" for school holidays when the building is open for those families enrolled in Late Lunch and Extended Day. Schedule is TBD.
For more information or for a tour of the preschool, please contact:
Erika Saiers – Director of Early Childhood Education
Phone: 503.535.3536
