Frequently Asked Questions
Is MMA a Chabad School?
No. Our school is named after Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson in honor of his revolutionary impact on global education, however we are not an official Lubavitch school. We proudly serve Jewish children of all backgrounds and levels of observance.
What ages are included?
We are currently open to boys and girls, ages 6 weeks thru kindergarten.
Are there plans for older ages?
Yes. Our long-term plan includes expansion from cradle to college, as well as additional schools for children of all nations. If you are interested in hearing more about our expansion plans, please click here.
Do you offer a part-time program?
We do not currently offer a part-time program. We have tried it in the past and found that it did not allow us to give the best quality of educational care to our children. There are 2 main reasons for this: 1) It’s often challenging for young children to adapt to school with inconsistent attendance days. 2) With our Project-Based Learning curriculum that we begin introducing in our Toddler Program, partial-week attendance makes it difficult for the children to remain a part of the class activities and progress.
This is a core difference between our school and a pure “daycare”. While we certainly pride ourselves in extremely high levels of loving care for our children, we are a school with early childhood education center. Daycare may be a wonderful option for many families, depending on the specific needs and goals. Fortunately, you have many options to choose from in the area. We encourage every family to explore the different options to find the best fit for your educational values and objectives.
Is this a “special-ed” school?
No. While MMA considers ALL children to be special, and therefore all education should be special, this is not a “special education” school in the traditional sense of the world. MMA specializes in customized education for each and every student, including “gifted and talented students” as well as “normal and average” students. (It should be strongly noted that MMA does not consider ANY child to be normal or average, and we are only using this terminology for the purpose of traditional explanation.)
Where is the school located?
This school is located in Scottsdale, AZ. To schedule a tour of our facility, please click here.
Who are the teachers?
We are extremely proud of our Dream Team of Teachers, Faculty, and Staff. We will continue to actively seek experienced and enthusiastic creative teachers with a passionate desire to innovate and the initiative to help us pioneer our new school system. We are committed to reward our staff with excellent pay and a fantastic environment as part of our Core Values. Please contact info@menachemmendelacademy.com to submit a resume or request more information.
Why are you including organic, plant-based food as part of your tuition?
Tuition will include all snacks and daily lunches that will be freshly made from kosher, organic, plant-based ingredients, because we understand the critical short and long-term effects that food has on all humans, especially children, specifically affecting their ability to learn and successfully manage their environment. This is merely one component in our Core Value of Holistic Happiness.
How is your curriculum built?
Our propriety curriculum is developed in-house by our team of pedagogy experts. Please click here to learn more about our fully integrated curriculum.
What is the annual tuition?
Tuition includes most activities, plus all meals and snacks that will be freshly made from kosher, organic, plant-based ingredients. Please contact our office to discuss exact tuition details. We do everything we can to turn no child away due to financial constraints. Please click here to read more about our tuition philosophy.
Are scholarships available?
Please click here to learn more about our tuition assistance program. If you are interested in donating scholarships for excellent education to Jewish children, click here.
