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Pauline Rivkind Early Childhood Education Center at Congregation B'nai Israel
Pauline Rivkind Early Childhood Education Center
COVID-19 Update:
April 22, 2021
PRECEC currently remains closed.
August 24, 2020
We remain hopeful PRECEC will open; however, our entire campus remains closed with employees working offsite. We do not know when we will be able to return in-person to begin the necessary work to re-imagine the school in light of present circumstances.
Don't miss out on the fun and call for a tour today!
Pauline Rivkind Preschool Direct Line: 727.302.9668
Click here to visit our Facebook page and see our school in action!
Children ages 8 weeks through VPK and their families thrive in our “home away from home.” We focus on child-centered and developmentally appropriate play-based learning facilitated through art, science, Hebrew language, math, and emergent literacy.
All are welcome!
The Pauline Rivkind Early Childhood Education Center has been serving families in the community since 1958.
Our Mission Statement
The Pauline Rivkind Early Childhood Education Center is dedicated to providing an outstanding early childhood education program that emphasizes Jewish life and values in a caring, developmentally appropriate, and stimulating environment. Partnering with our families, our goal is to provide our students with a strong social and pre-academic foundation that encourages a life-long love of learning.
We believe:
- In educating the whole child by nurturing a child’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
- In fostering independence and creativity, and appreciating each child’s individual needs and talents.
- Preschool is a time for children and their families to strengthen their connection to Judaism and its traditions.
- Preschool is when children form friendships that last a lifetime.
Philosophy
Where education is a work of heart!
Pauline Rivkind Early Childhood Education Center is committed to offering a safe, caring, and stimulating environment in which children can explore and learn by experiencing creative hands-on and age-appropriate activities presented by qualified professional staff. Our curriculum is carefully designed to coincide with stages in all areas of children’s development: physical, cognitive, social/emotional, and creative.
Children are encouraged to develop their minds and bodies through creative play in a nurturing, non-competitive environment. Pauline Rivkind Preschool welcomes families of all faiths and ethnic origins to the program.
Our teachers offer many opportunities for children to practice physical skills, to learn problem-solving, to gain knowledge of their environment, and to practice interacting effectively with others. We help stimulate a child’s natural curiosity so he/she will develop a lifetime love of learning.
It is our goal to establish an organized facility with open communication between the administration, staff, and parents, in support of a positive environment for all. Parents are an important part of children’s learning experiences; we are partners in the education and care of our children.
We are dedicated to enriching children’s experiences in Jewish heritage. Jewish learning is enhanced as children experience Jewish traditions and special Shabbat and holiday celebrations.
Meet PRECEC
Click here to visit our Facebook page and see our school in action!
Our warm and energetic team of educators are dedicated to our children and families and to nurturing a supportive environment of respect in all areas of our Center.
Every member of our staff has had a Local Background Screening, a Level II FBI screening, has been fingerprinted, has CPR and First Aid Training, Fire Safety Training, has HIPAA Certification, has a High School Diploma, and has obtained at least 40 clock hours in the field of Early Childhood Education from the FL Department of Children and Families.
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Online Minyan and service
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Upcoming Events
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Friday ,
JulJuly 4 , 2025
Friday, Jul 4th (All day)
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AugAugust 1 , 2025
Friday, Aug 1st 10:00a to 11:00a
https://zoom.us/j/4475099917 Study the weekly parsha in a congregant led Zoom chat. Study materials will be provided during the session. -
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AugAugust 8 , 2025
Friday, Aug 8th 10:00a to 11:00a
https://zoom.us/j/4475099917 Study the weekly parsha in a congregant led Zoom chat. Study materials will be provided during the session. -
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AugAugust 15 , 2025
Friday, Aug 15th 10:00a to 11:00a
https://zoom.us/j/4475099917 Study the weekly parsha in a congregant led Zoom chat. Study materials will be provided during the session. -
Friday ,
AugAugust 29 , 2025
Friday, Aug 29th (All day)
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Sunday ,
SepSeptember 7 , 2025Sisterhood Board Meeting
Sunday, Sep 7th 10:00a to 11:00a
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Wednesday ,
SepSeptember 17 , 2025Sisterhood Paid-Up Dinner
Wednesday, Sep 17th 5:30p to 6:30p
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Sunday ,
SepSeptember 28 , 2025
Sunday, Sep 28th 9:30a to 12:00p
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Sunday ,
OctOctober 5 , 2025Sukkah Decorating
Sunday, Oct 5th 9:30a to 11:30a
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Sunday ,
OctOctober 12 , 2025Suds in the Sukkah Dinner
Sunday, Oct 12th 5:30p to 6:30p
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Wednesday ,
OctOctober 29 , 2025Sisterhood Board Meeting (Zoom)
Wednesday, Oct 29th 7:00p to 8:00p
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Sunday ,
NovNovember 9 , 2025MMC Paid Up Member Brunch
Sunday, Nov 9th 9:45a to 12:00p
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Monday ,
NovNovember 24 , 2025Cookie Mitzvah Day
Monday, Nov 24th (All day)
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Wednesday ,
DecDecember 3 , 2025Sisterhood Board Meeting
Wednesday, Dec 3rd 5:00p to 6:30p
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Wednesday ,
DecDecember 3 , 2025A Night of Sound and Healing
Wednesday, Dec 3rd 6:30p to 8:30p
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