Temple Akiba Early Childhood Center (ECC)

Temple Akiba Early Childhood Center (ECC) is a place where teachers, parents, children, and clergy join together to build a strong Jewish inspired community. We have created an environment where all children, from all cultures and religious backgrounds, are welcome to be themselves, excite their curiosity, explore the many languages of the world around them and have the freedom to choose their areas of their interest from a variety of thought provoking activities.

Program Highlights

  • Transitional Kindergarten

  • Small class sizes and student-teacher ratio

  • Indoor/Outdoor classroom opportunities

  • Combination of Jewish curriculum and emergent curriculum

  • Morning enrichments include music, yoga, gymnastics, and science

  • Weekly Shabbat celebration and challah making

  • Flexible hours (half-day or full-day programs)

  • Daily snacks and hot lunch Fridays

  • Weekly email communication from teachers and monthly newsletters

Registration for the 2025-2026 school year

Thank you for your interest in Temple Akiba ECC. Tours will resume in November. We currently have openings for the 2025-2026 school year, if you are interested in a tour or enrollment, please call (310) 398-9781.

Our Focus

Starting from the age of 18 months and transitioning through the age of five, we focus on developing healthy habits, promote appropriate social skills, close friendship, communication and language skills, self expression, positive self esteem, physical growth (fine and gross motor skills) and respect of one another.

Our Approach

ECC's weaves together most recent child development theories, focusing especially on a play-based curriculum. Our main emphasis is to allow children to explore and develop their emotional, physical, cognitive, and social qualities through developmentally appropriate play and exploration.

A group of children and adults sitting on the floor and on benches in a large indoor space, watching a man sitting on the floor playing guitar and singing. The space has large glass doors and modern architecture.

Starting from the age of 18 months and transitioning through the age of five, we focus on developing healthy habits, promote appropriate social skills, close friendship, communication and language skills, self expression, positive self esteem, physical growth (fine and gross motor skills) and respect of one another.

School year enrollment fee schedule for 2025-2026 with categories for different age groups and fees details for full-day and half-day classes, along with additional fees for membership, building fund, security, and early care.
ECC Calendar