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
Aquatics, Early Childhood
09/19/2026 - 10/24/2026
Non Member Registration Opens on 8/24. Parent/child swim lessons for children ages 6 months through 3 years old.
Children ages 6 months to 3 years old will learn basic swimming skills and water acclimation. Parents or caregivers are in the water with the children.
Aquatics, Early Childhood
09/27/2026 - 11/01/2026
Non Member Registration Opens on 8/24. Parent/child swim lessons for children ages 6 months through 3 years old. No class 9/21
Children ages 6 months to 3 years old will learn basic swimming skills and water acclimation. Parents or caregivers are in the water with the children.
Aquatics, Early Childhood
09/17/2026 - 10/22/2026
Non Member Registration Opens on 8/24. Parent/child swim lessons for children ages 6 months through 3 years old.
Children ages 6 months to 3 years old will learn basic swimming skills and water acclimation. Parents or caregivers are in the water with the children.
Aquatics, Early Childhood
09/19/2026 - 10/24/2026
Non Member Registration Opens on 8/24. Children ages 6 months to 3 years old will learn basic swimming skills and water acclimation. Parents or caregivers are in the water with the children.
Children ages 6 months to 3 years old will learn basic swimming skills and water acclimation. Parents or caregivers are in the water with the children.
Aquatics, Early Childhood
09/14/2026 - 10/26/2026
Non Member Registration Opens on 8/24. Developmentally appropriate aquatic learning experience for ages 3 - 5. No class 9/20
A positive, developmentally appropriate swimming learning experience for children ages 3-5 years old. This class teaches water adaption, blowing bubbles and beginnings of strokes.
Aquatics, Early Childhood
09/27/2026 - 11/01/2026
Non Member Registration Opens on 8/24. Developmentally appropriate aquatic learning experience for ages 3 - 5. No class 9/21
A positive, developmentally appropriate swimming learning experience for children ages 3-5 years old. This class teaches water adaption, blowing bubbles and beginnings of strokes.
Aquatics, Early Childhood
09/17/2026 - 10/22/2026
Non Member Registration Opens on 8/24. Developmentally appropriate aquatic learning experience for ages 3 - 5
A positive, developmentally appropriate swimming learning experience for children ages 3-5 years old. This class teaches water adaption, blowing bubbles and beginnings of strokes.
Aquatics, Early Childhood
09/16/2026 - 10/21/2026
Non Member Registration Opens on 8/24. Developmentally appropriate aquatic learning experience for ages 3 - 5
A positive, developmentally appropriate swimming learning experience for children ages 3-5 years old. This class teaches water adaption, blowing bubbles and beginnings of strokes.
Aquatics, Early Childhood
09/19/2026 - 10/24/2026
Non Member Registration Opens on 8/24. Developmentally appropriate aquatic learning experience for ages 3 - 5.
A positive, developmentally appropriate swimming learning experience for children ages 3-5 years old. This class teaches water adaption, blowing bubbles and beginnings of strokes.
Aquatics, Early Childhood
09/19/2026 - 10/24/2026
Non Member Registration Opens on 8/24. Developmentally appropriate aquatic learning experience for ages 3 - 5
A positive, developmentally appropriate swimming learning experience for children ages 3-5 years old. This class teaches water adaption, blowing bubbles and beginnings of strokes.
Aquatics, Early Childhood
09/14/2026 - 10/26/2026
Non Member Registration Opens on 8/24. Developmentally appropriate aquatic learning experience for ages 3 - 5. No class on Sept 20
A positive, developmentally appropriate swimming learning experience for children ages 3-5 years old. This class teaches water adaption, blowing bubbles and beginnings of strokes.
Aquatics, Early Childhood
09/17/2026 - 10/22/2026
Non Member Registration Opens on 8/24. Developmentally appropriate aquatic learning experience for ages 3 - 5
A positive, developmentally appropriate swimming learning experience for children ages 3-5 years old. This class teaches water adaption, blowing bubbles and beginnings of strokes.
Aquatics, Early Childhood
09/16/2026 - 10/21/2026
Non Member Registration Opens on 8/24. Developmentally appropriate aquatic learning experience for ages 3 - 5
A positive, developmentally appropriate swimming learning experience for children ages 3-5 years old. This class teaches water adaption, blowing bubbles and beginnings of strokes.
