Preschool Admissions

To become a member of our Preschool family, please follow these steps:

  1. Visit
    We invite you to visit and tour our school. Individual appointments may be made by contacting Rachel Saltzberg at 941-552-2770 ext. 224..
  2. Complete an Appication
    Fill out a an application for admissions form and return with a $50 processing fee. (This places your child on the school’s waiting list and does not guarantee enrollment.)
  3. Register your Child
    When a space becomes available the office will contact you. If your child’s pre-registration/admissions form is over one year old, you will be required to fill out an updated admission form. You will then receive a registration packet. Registrants accepted after February 25th will have 5 business days to turn in the completed enrollment contract with a non-refundable and non-transferable registration fee.

 

Preschool Admissions

To become a member of our Preschool family, please follow these steps:

  1. Visit
    We invite you to visit and tour our school. Individual appointments may be made by contacting Rachel Saltzberg at 941-552-2770 ext. 224..
  2. Complete an Appication
    Fill out a an application for admissions form and return with a $50 processing fee. (This places your child on the school’s waiting list and does not guarantee enrollment.)
  3. Register your Child
    When a space becomes available the office will contact you. If your child’s pre-registration/admissions form is over one year old, you will be required to fill out an updated admission form. You will then receive a registration packet. Registrants accepted after February 25th will have 5 business days to turn in the completed enrollment contract with a non-refundable and non-transferable registration fee.

 

Programs, Ages & Requirements

PRESCHOOL
Baby Play 4-14 mos. by 9/1 Tues. &/or Thurs. 9:30-11:30

 

Family Shabbat Families
Children up to age 4
Fri. Noon-1:00  
Transitional 15 mos. by 9/1 M/W/F
or T/Th
9:00-12:00
Based on pre-registration policy and notification from the office. Children must be independently walking before beginning school.
Juniors 2 yrs. by 9/1 M/W/F
or M-F
9:00-12:00
Based on pre-registration policy, space availability and notification from the office.
Tweens 3 yrs. by 9/1 M-F 9:00-12:00 All currently enrolled Juniors have a reserved space for Tweens. Based on pre-registration policy and notification from the office. All Tweens are expected to be toilet trained.
Seniors 4 yrs. by 9/1 M-F 9:00-12:00 All currently enrolled Tweens have a reserved space for Seniors. Based on pre-registration policy and notification from the office. All Seniors must be completely toilet trained and independent in the bathroom.

 

Programs, Ages & Requirements

PRESCHOOL
Baby Play 4-14 mos. by 9/1 Tues. &/or Thurs. 9:30-11:30

 

Family Shabbat Families
Children up to age 4
Fri. Noon-1:00  
Transitional 15 mos. by 9/1 M/W/F
or T/Th
9:00-12:00
Based on pre-registration policy and notification from the office. Children must be independently walking before beginning school.
Juniors 2 yrs. by 9/1 M/W/F
or M-F
9:00-12:00
Based on pre-registration policy, space availability and notification from the office.
Tweens 3 yrs. by 9/1 M-F 9:00-12:00 All currently enrolled Juniors have a reserved space for Tweens. Based on pre-registration policy and notification from the office. All Tweens are expected to be toilet trained.
Seniors 4 yrs. by 9/1 M-F 9:00-12:00 All currently enrolled Tweens have a reserved space for Seniors. Based on pre-registration policy and notification from the office. All Seniors must be completely toilet trained and independent in the bathroom.

 

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Priority Guidelines for Preschool Registration/Enrollment

To be eligible for Priority Enrollment Status, parents must complete an Admissions Application and provide a one-time fee of $50 per child.   Each admissions application form will be dated, timed and numbered. At the time of enrollment, these forms will be collated according to the Priority Enrollment Guidelines listed below. 

Priority List (Please check one)
____ 1. Currently enrolled Families
        ____ a. Siblings of currently enrolled students in Transitional-8th grade
        ____ b. Currently enrolled in Baby Play or Shabbat Shalom
____ 2. TBS Member families* not currently enrolled
____ 3. Applicants who are enrolled in pre-K at another synagogue in Sarasota or Manatee County who are moving up to Kindergarten.
____ 4. Members of other synagogues in Sarasota or Manatee County, not currently enrolled. 
____ 5. Previously enrolled students and siblings of previously enrolled students.
____ 6. General Public
 
Please note that Priority Status, does not guarantee acceptance or a specific spot for our Preschool.
*Beth Sholom members (in good standing) by January 1, 2010 to qualify for Temple Member status.

Priority Guidelines for Preschool Registration/Enrollment

To be eligible for Priority Enrollment Status, parents must complete an Admissions Application and provide a one-time fee of $50 per child.   Each admissions application form will be dated, timed and numbered. At the time of enrollment, these forms will be collated according to the Priority Enrollment Guidelines listed below. 

Priority List (Please check one)
____ 1. Currently enrolled Families
        ____ a. Siblings of currently enrolled students in Transitional-8th grade
        ____ b. Currently enrolled in Baby Play or Shabbat Shalom
____ 2. TBS Member families* not currently enrolled
____ 3. Applicants who are enrolled in pre-K at another synagogue in Sarasota or Manatee County who are moving up to Kindergarten.
____ 4. Members of other synagogues in Sarasota or Manatee County, not currently enrolled. 
____ 5. Previously enrolled students and siblings of previously enrolled students.
____ 6. General Public
 
Please note that Priority Status, does not guarantee acceptance or a specific spot for our Preschool.
*Beth Sholom members (in good standing) by January 1, 2010 to qualify for Temple Member status.