Temple Beth Torah Sha'aray Tzedek
Early Childhood Center
About Our Director
Cantor Jenna Kramarow
I am privileged to serve as the Director of our Preschool and to bring together my academic, spiritual, and professional training in support of our children, families, and teachers. I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Voice with a minor in Religion from Florida State University, as well as two advanced degrees from the Jewish Theological Seminary: a Master’s in Jewish Education and a Master’s in Sacred Music, along with ordination as clergy.​​
In addition to my graduate studies, I have earned my Early Childhood Center Director’s Credential, which has provided me with a strong foundation in leadership, program development, and child-centered learning. These experiences have shaped my vision for our school as a place where children are encouraged to explore, create, and discover in an environment that is safe, nurturing, and inspiring.
​​My goal as Director is to ensure that our preschool not only provides an excellent early childhood education, but also fosters a strong sense of community, values, and joy. I am deeply committed to working in partnership with our dedicated teachers and supportive families to create a learning environment where every child can flourish.
Our History
For over 30 years TBTST ECC has been providing high quality child care for Broward County Families. Our students have begun to return now with their own children to learn and play within the same halls 20-30 years later! Come join our growing family!
TBTST Early Childhood mission is to provide a safe, loving, nurturing environment for students to grow socially, emotionally and academically. TBTST offers an age appropriate, center-based curriculum that meets students’ individual needs to explore, encouraged by educators to actively participate in their own learning process. TBTST administration and educators strive to provide families with guidance, support, and opportunities to take part in their child’s education.
Our Philosophy
Our Preschool philosophy is based on the developmental needs of the individual child. To a young child, this means providing a door of opportunities for sensor-motor exploration, for verbal and nonverbal socialization, and for learning, all in a loving and nurturing environment. Early Childhood Education means the development of a child’s independence, confidence, and pride while using creative expression and fun experimentation. TBTST Early Childhood’s curriculum is center based and fosters a world of understanding and learning. The class atmosphere allows for a balance of activities and empowers the child to self-explore and make choices. TBTST educators provide a warm environment for children to express desires and interests. Moments of readiness are viewed as a door of opportunities to enrich the learning environment based on individual and group needs. The curriculum includes language arts, math, science, social studies, and readiness activities. Children also enjoy art, music, cooking, the study of Jewish Holidays, Bible stories, computers, and indoor & outdoor play. TBTST Early Childhood is an academically based private school which prides itself in providing a home away from home environment to its students and their families. TBTST Early Childhood Center strives to establish close communication with families and provides parents with opportunities to be actively involved in their child’s educational experience.