Preschool
Olam Tikvah Preschool (OTPS), established in 1973, is a child-centered, play-based Jewish preschool welcoming all children ages 2 through 5 (Pre-K). We offer a warm, inclusive environment led by caring teachers. Established in 1973, we have a play-based curriculum designed to encourage independence, enhance social skills, and develop problem solving abilities. Along with colors, shapes, numbers and letters, the children are also introduced to Jewish holidays, family relationships, nutrition, and seasons. The children have a garden where they grow vegetables that they enjoy at snack time. Our lead teachers have an average tenure of 17 years and our assistant teachers are quickly catching up. We offer this and so much more.
OTPS offers discounts for synagogue members. To learn more about OTPS, or to schedule a tour or obtain an application, please contact the Preschool Director at preschool@olamtikvah.org or (703) 425-1886. We look forward to welcoming you and your child into the OTPS family!
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2024-25 School Year
Our play-based curriculum encourages independence, enhances social skills, and develops problem solving abilities. Experiential learning allows the children to become participants in the Jewish and secular holidays they learn about and the gardens they grow.
We offer a 3 or 5 day program for our 2 year old class and 5 days for our 3-5 year-old classes
For more information contact: Debbie Howard, Preschool Director at (703) 425-1886 or preschool@olamtikvah.org.
MoEd Hebrew Enrichment
OTPS partners with MoEd Fairfax at Olam Tikvah, which offers a Hebrew program in the morning before preschool and after school. To learn more about MoEd, contact MoEd Director Ilisa St. Pierre at ilisa@moedcommunity.org.
Family Programs
Baby & Me Playgroup, Thursdays, 9:15–10:15am. Connect with other Jewish families at this free, informal gathering, where we play, share a snack, and attend a music class. Parents, grandparents, and/or caregivers bring children ages 0-2. You do not need to be an Olam Tikvah Preschool family to attend. For more information, please contact the Preschool Director.
This program is made possible in part with a grant from The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington
