Press Release
Beth Shalom Early Learning Center becomes only Jewish Preschool
to achieve’ 4 out of 4’ Keystone STARS
Pittsburgh, PA, March 12, 2013— Liron Lipinsky, Head of Schools at Congregation Beth Shalom in Squirrel Hill is pleased to announce that the Early Learning Center at Beth Shalom has just been re-awarded the highest level ‘4 out of 4 stars’ for Early Childhood Learning by Pennsylvania’s Keystone STARS program. Keystone STARS is an initiative of the Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) to improve, support, and recognize the continuous quality improvement efforts of early learning programs in Pennsylvania. The standards address staff qualifications and professional development, the early learning program, partnerships with family and community, and leadership and management.
Early Learning Center Committee Chair Lisa Hackam said “We are very proud of all our educators, support staff and directors for once again achieving four-star accreditation with Keystone Stars. The hard work and committed staff made this possible for our early childhood department to be amongst the best in the city.” Beth Shalom’s Early Learning Center is currently the only Jewish preschool to hold 4 out of 4 stars in the city. The Early Learning Center at Beth Shalom will celebrate its 25th Anniversary this year, and is open to children of all faiths from ages 6 weeks to Pre-Kindergarten.
Please call 412.421.2288 x 320 or email cfogel@bethshalompgh.org for more information.
Beth Shalom Early Learning Center 