Early Childhood
Early Childhood Center
Mandel JCC’s Early Childhood Center offers year-round programs for children ages 8 weeks old through Pre-Kindergarten. For more than 50 years, we have been committed to offering an exceptional child care and preschool curriculum and experience, as evident by our Step-Up-To Quality Gold Award designation from the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services tiered quality ratings and improvements system.
Young Family Programing
Join The J for interactive programs that are perfect for parents, grandparents and caregivers of young children. Our hands-on events and classes spark interest, engage minds and explore Jewish traditions, culture and values. Enroll in swim lessons or get active at our seasonal family gym times.
Parenting Programs and Support
There’s no better way to build community and feel supported in your parenting journey than connecting with others. Our early childhood team brings professionals together with families and caregivers for programs such as Village Voices parent discussion group.
We believe Early Childhood education is more than just preparing children for future success in school.
It is about honoring the process of childhood, holding sacred space for it and supporting every child in realizing their potential.
Featured Classes
Camps, K-12
08/14/2026 - 08/16/2026
Experience the magic of Camp Wise with a family overnight getaway.
Escape to camp for the weekend and experience what the summer Camp Wise campers rave about. Families of all ages will sleep in cabins and enjoy Shabbat and Havdalah programs. Activities include archery, mountain biking, tennis, swimming and lake fun, climbing tower, tie-dying and more. parents price listed below.
Aquatics, Early Childhood
04/04/2026 - 05/16/2026
Non Member Registration Opens on 3/23. Parent/child swim lessons for children ages 6 months through 3 years old. No class on April 11
Children ages 6 months through 3 years old will learn the basics of swimming and getting acclimated to the water. Parents/caregivers are in the water with the children. No class on April 11.
Aquatics, Early Childhood
04/04/2026 - 05/16/2026
Non Member Registration Opens on 3/23. Parent/child swim lessons for children ages 6 months through 3 years old. No class on April 11
Children ages 6 months through 3 years old will learn the basics of swimming and getting acclimated to the water. Parents/caregivers are in the water with the children. No class on April 11.
Aquatics, Early Childhood
04/05/2026 - 05/10/2026
Non Member Registration Opens on 3/23. Parent/child swim lessons for children ages 6 months through 3 years old.
Children ages 6 months through 3 years old will learn the basics of swimming and getting acclimated to the water. Parents/caregivers are in the water with the children. No class on April 11.
Aquatics, Early Childhood
04/05/2026 - 05/10/2026
Non Member Registration Opens on 3/23. Developmentally appropriate aquatic learning experience for ages 3 - 5.
A positive, developmentally appropriate aquatic learning experience for children ages 3-5 years old. This class teaches water adaption, blowing bubbles and beginnings of strokes.
Aquatics, Early Childhood
04/08/2026 - 05/13/2026
Non Member Registration Opens on 3/23. Developmentally appropriate aquatic learning experience for ages 3 - 5
A positive, developmentally appropriate aquatic learning experience for children ages 3-5 years old. This class teaches water adaption, blowing bubbles and beginnings of strokes.
Aquatics, Early Childhood
04/04/2026 - 05/16/2026
Non Member Registration Opens on 3/23. Developmentally appropriate aquatic learning experience for ages 3 - 5. No class on April 11
A positive, developmentally appropriate aquatic learning experience for children ages 3-5 years old. This class teaches water adaption, blowing bubbles and beginnings of strokes. No class on April 11
Aquatics, Early Childhood
04/07/2026 - 05/12/2026
Non Member Registration Opens on 3/23. Developmentally appropriate aquatic learning experience for ages 3 - 5
A positive, developmentally appropriate aquatic learning experience for children ages 3-5 years old. This class teaches water adaption, blowing bubbles and beginnings of strokes.
Aquatics, Early Childhood
04/04/2026 - 05/16/2026
Non Member Registration Opens on 3/23. Developmentally appropriate aquatic learning experience for ages 3 - 5. No class on April 11
Level 2 swim lessons build upon introductory water skills to help children ages 3-5 succeed with fundamental aquatic skills and strokes. No Class on April 11
Aquatics, Early Childhood
04/07/2026 - 05/12/2026
Non Member Registration Opens on 3/23. Developmentally appropriate aquatic learning experience for ages 3 - 5
Level 2 swim lessons build upon introductory water skills to help children ages 3-5 succeed with fundamental aquatic skills and strokes.
Aquatics, Early Childhood
04/06/2026 - 05/11/2026
Non Member Registration Opens on 3/23. Developmentally appropriate aquatic learning experience for ages 3 - 5
A positive, developmentally appropriate aquatic learning experience for children ages 3-5 years old. This class teaches water adaption, blowing bubbles and beginnings of strokes.
