TikvaTots Preschool is an early childhood program dedicated to enriching the lives of children in the South Bay on their way to public and religious school.
Our nurturing and innovative environment encourages children to express themselves and feel self-confident. Each day, your children enjoy a wonderful balance of play, self-exploration and education. With classes led by highly experienced California state credentialed teachers, our preschool’s unique 5:1 student/teacher ratio enables each child to receive personal attention. The CTJ synagogue adores these children, which constantly reminds us we are not just a school... we are a true community.

Our Philosophy is that play is a primary source for understanding and building knowledge. Play stimulates curiosity, helps build confidence and self-esteem, and fosters a positive approach to learning. Play is the work of childhood!

We Promote a warm, stimulating atmosphere designed to nurture the unique creative, intellectual, emotional, social, and physical needs of each child.

We Celebrate Jewish life by praying daily, performing mitzvot, embracing Jewish traditions and values, exploring stories and tales from Torah, and rejoicing in Shabbat and holidays.

Enrichment 

Weekly Shabbat Party
The wonderful and inviting aroma of our children's freshly baked challah permeates the synagogue as we celebrate with a musical shabbat party.

Mobile "My Gym"
Mobile My Gym is an energetic, innovative program that enhances children’s gross and fine motor skills through games, movement, music and pure kid humor.

Music and Dance
With the guitar strumming in the background, the children dance and sing their way through the holidays and everyday life.

Reading with Pearl
As a special treat, our own senior CTJ member and former preschool teacher, Pearl Davis, comes to share books and read stories with the children.

Educators

Marla Becker, Director

Marla holds a Masters in Education from Pepperdine University, a California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential with a CLAD emphasis, and a Child Development Program Director Permit. Prior to teaching at ECC, Marla taught in the El Segundo Unified School District as well as other Jewish Day schools. She has three children.

Amy Primbsch, Educator

Amy earned her B.A. in Liberal Studies from California State University Long Beach, and currently holds a California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential with a CLAD emphasis. Prior to teaching at ECC, Amy taught in the Los Angeles Unified School District. She has two children.

Gwen Wexler, Educator

Gwen earned her B.A. in psychology and Liberal Studies from UCLA,  currently holds a California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential with a CLAD emphasis, a Child Development Master Teacher Permit and a Site Supervisor Permit. Prior to teaching at ECC, Gwen taught in the Los Angeles Unified School District as well as the B'nai Tikvah Nursery School. She has two children.