Our Community

Parenting can sometimes feel isolating, but at Cole Valley Gan, we are here to support your journey. Our preschool program provides opportunities to connect with like-minded families raising young children in the Cole Valley neighborhood (and beyond :) building meaningful friendships and a supportive community.

Mom Support:

Being a preschool mom can be isolating, and overwhelming at times. Preschool moms and preschool mom alumni gather a few times each year for an evening of connection, discussion and restorative support.

On the first Friday of each month, the Cole Valley Gan Preschool community (and neighboring friends) gather for a musical Tot Pre-Shabbat that takes place from 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM at Grattan Playground.

Tot Pre-Shabbat Friday Dates for the 2025–2026 School Year:

Sept. 5, 2025
Nov. 7, 2025
Dec. 5, 2025
Feb. 6, 2026
May 1, 2026
June 5, 2026

Our preschool parents and silbings join the classroom for the first half hour of the school day, in honor of Chanukah, Passover and Mother's Day.

Parent In Classroom Gatherings for the 2025–2026 School Year:

Dec. 16, 2025
March 27, 2026
May 11, 2026