About Us

Gan, a progressive, boutique, early learning center, unites children, teachers, family and community in a positive and constructive experience.
Our Jewish values drive the curriculum, environment and school culture. We model and encourage kindness, respect, compassion, confidence and responsibility. 
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As true to our name, in Gan-garden in Hebrew- a child is viewed as a seed that we nurture with the utmost care. A seed that is most impressionable in its first years, since the seed's every experience will shape and color the quality of its matured self.

Gan is a city and state registered in-home day care. 

Reggio Emilia Philosophy

As the only Reggio Emilia inspired preschool in Sioux Falls, we are committed to building a strong educational foundation for our children through play, social collaboration, and exploration. We strongly believe in fostering children’s natural curiosity as a means to inspired learning. Our emergent and experiential curriculum enables our students to draw their own conclusions through exploring and experiencing, which allows them to own their knowledge. Our vibe is gentle and happy, and our noise is the chatter of children’s creativity.
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Judaism underscores the uniqueness of every child with the axiom "Educate a child in his or her way" teaching us to train children according to their individual paths. We recognize that each child has his or her unique needs, interests and passions. Our children are viewed as collaborators: they are competent, curious, inquisitive, unique, and creative.

Conscious Discipline

Perhaps most vital in the early childhood years, is the social-emotional development. Gan views the classroom as a blueprint of a child's future world and strives to utilize teachable moments to cultivate within the child an awareness of self, ability to regulate emotions, and aptitude to collaborate and engage with their peers.

Jewish educational philosophy views the highly regarded teacher, not merely as a teacher, but as an educator, entrusted with the immense responsibility of molding a child's character and moral backbone. 

Gan's staff will follow the tested and proven guidelines developed by Dr. Bailey, to insure that each child graduates our school with the tools he or she needs to be their very best selves. 

Dear Parent,

The first few years of your child’s life is a time of magic and wonder. Daily, parents observe how each moment of their children’s exploration and play is another opportunity for learning and growth.
 
Our child’s young brain is developing by leaps and bounds. Research shows that the majority of our children’s neural connections are formed before they graduate kindergarten. With  this in mind, and in awe of the great responsibility, we open our doors of the Gan Early Learning Center. We chose the Reggio Emilia philosophy to nurture and enhance the boundless potential of young minds, and the Conscious Discipline method to promote social-emotional development. 
 
As a mother of young children, each day I’m privileged to witness my babies’ aha moments! I know how deeply all parents want to give their children every opportunity for success. We eagerly look forward to sharing our journey with you as we continue to grow our Gan family. I am honored to be a part of this exciting time for you and your child. Myself and my  passionate, educated, and talented co-teacher, look forward to meeting your family and helping facilitate the next steps of your journey.
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Mussie Alperowitz
Director

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