I want to thank those of you who filled out our recent Nursery School survey. We are grateful for your thoughtful feedback and your ongoing partnership in making Beth El Nursery School a nurturing and enriching place for your children. I am excited to share the results with you.
We are thrilled that the majority of families expressed high satisfaction with their experience at the school. Over 80% of respondents said they are very satisfied with their child’s experience at Nursery School, and more than 97% would be likely to recommend the school to others. Parents described Beth El as a “kind and nurturing school with exceptional Jewish education”—a sentiment that truly reflects the warmth and dedication of our teachers and staff.
Across the board, we saw particularly strong appreciation for our teaching staff and classroom environments. Every respondent expressed satisfaction with our teachers' ability to create nurturing spaces, and more than 90% gave high marks to the quality of teaching, the integration of Jewish values, and the balance of creative and physical activities.
At the same time, your feedback helped us identify areas for growth. Many families expressed a desire for clearer, more consolidated communication, especially around our Reggio educational philosophy. While our teachers use Remini thoughtfully and consistently, we know that many parents don’t always have time to engage deeply with the platform. In response, we’re introducing a few new strategies. We will:
Host a “Reggio & Ruach” evening in the fall to highlight our educational approach and how Jewish values show up in daily learning.
Provide monthly updates on how the principles of Reggio are reflected in classroom curriculum and activities.
The most prominent concern raised in the survey was about school closures and the perception that our program doesn’t fully meet the needs of working families. We hear you. We understand that when school is closed, it can place a real strain, especially for those who rely on more consistent care coverage.
While Beth El Nursery School is not a day care center, we recognize how important this issue is, and we are committed to exploring ways to address this challenge. To that point, we have made a number of calendar adjustments for the 2025-26 school year. In addition, we want to engage our community in an open conversation about how we can best support the needs of our families. We invite you to participate in a dialogue to explore these topics together. Our goal is not only to hear your voices, but to ensure that any decisions we make are thoughtful, transparent, and grounded in our shared values. Please sign up for one of the sessions at this link.
Beth El Nursery School is essential, not only to the families it serves, but to the overall vitality of our synagogue. Your input will help us strengthen our community and support the needs of all our families. We look forward to continuing this important conversation with you.
