JSTAGES: A holistic approach to developing and nurturing your child.

The JCC Early Childhood Learning Community (ECLC) is aligned with Ohio’s Early Learning & Development Standards and rooted in Jewish values through its experiential creative curriculum.

Our experienced & committed teaching staff guides the development of the child in the areas of social/emotional, cognitive, language, & physical development towards the goal of Kindergarten readiness.

INFANTS

Your child will be nurtured in a warm and caring environment focused on physical, sensory, social, emotional, and intellectual development. Our goal is to provide continuity of care at school that a child  receives at home, so we work very closely with parents to maintain and meet each individual child’s needs. 

Infant Meals* include:
Similac w/Iron Formula (parents may substitute breast milk or other formulas)
Infant Jar Fruits & Vegetables
Organic Whole Milk
AM & PM Snacks
Hot Lunch 

Specialties: Music, Havdallah, & Shabbat Assemblies 

Ratios: 1:4 or 3:10 

Schedule Options:

10 or 12 Months Available
5 Full Days (Monday-Friday 7a-5:30p)
3 Full Days (3 days are flexible throughout the week 7a-5:30p)

TODDLERS

Your child will gain an understanding of the world in a highly supportive and supervised setting. Our teachers help toddlers gain control over their environment through the use of sensory experiences, literacy, and dramatic play. Toddlers will also begin to build social skills through interaction with friends, learning to take turns, sharing, laughter, participation, and, above all, having fun. 

Toddler Meals* include:
Organic Whole Milk
AM & PM Snacks
Hot Lunch 

Specialties: Music, Havdallah, & Shabbat Assemblies 

Ratios: 1:4 or 3:12 

Schedule Options:

10 or 12 Months Available
5 Full Days (Monday-Friday 7a-5:30p)
3 Full Days (3 days are flexible throughout the week 7a-5:30p)

2 YEAR OLDs

Your child will be immersed in learning experiences that  support cognitive, language, and literacy development and social-emotional skills. Your child will begin to develop  critical self-help skills, including hand washing, potty time, conflict resolution, along with the foundations for a lifelong love of learning. 

2 Year Old Meals* include:
Organic 1% Milk
AM & PM Snacks
Hot Lunch 

Specialties: Music, Physical Education, Hebrew & Judaics, Havdallah, & Shabbat Assemblies 

Ratios: 1:5 or 3:12/14 

Schedule Options:

10 or 12 Months Available
5 Full Days (Monday-Friday 7a-5:30p)
3 Full Days (3 days are flexible throughout the week 7a-5:30p)
5 Half Days (Monday-Friday 8:30a-1:00p – includes lunch)

3 YEAR OLDs

Your child will develop confidence as a learner through hands-on engagement. Your child will participate in developmentally appropriate activities focusing on advancing social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and spiritual development in a nurturing environment. 

3 Year Old Meals* include:
Organic 1% Milk
AM & PM Snacks
Hot Lunch 

Specialties: Swimming, Music, Physical Education, Hebrew & Judaics, Havdallah, & Shabbat Assemblies 

Ratios: 1:8 or 2:16 

Schedule Options:

10 or 12 Months Available
5 Full Days (Monday-Friday 7a-5:30p)
3 Full Days (3 days are flexible throughout the week 7a-5:30p)
5 Half Days (Monday-Friday 8:30a-1:00p – includes lunch)

PRE-K

Your child will be prepared for kindergarten and beyond through rich, inquiry-based experiences focused on meeting Ohio’s Early Learning & Development standards in all domains of school readiness: social-emotional development, cognitive development and general knowledge (including mathematics, science, and social studies), language and literacy, and physical well-being. 

Pre-K Meals* include:
Organic 1% Milk
AM & PM Snacks
Hot Lunch 

Specialties: Swimming, Music, Physical Education, Hebrew & Judaics, Havdallah, & Shabbat Assemblies 

Ratios: 1:8 or 2:16 

Schedule Options:

10 or 12 Months Available
5 Full Days (Monday-Friday 7a-5:30p)
3 Full Days (3 days are flexible throughout the week 7a-5:30p)
5 Half Days (Monday-Friday 8:30a-1:00p – includes lunch)

* All Meals/Food is Kosher Certified and The JCC is a Nut-Free Facility

Outstanding Teachers

The quality of our program is directly correlated to the excellence of our teaching staff. Our staff consists of warm and nurturing Early Childhood Educators who through their education, the JCC’s commitment to continued early childhood training and longevity with our program provide the “Best in Class” preschool experience in developing children’s maximum potential.

• BCI/FBI background checked
• Annually participate in over 25+ hours of training
• CPR/AED trained
• Create a warm & nurturing environment daily