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. The J’s 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
Early Childhood
04/07/2025 - 04/28/2025
An infant and caregiver class that encourages bonding and builds developmental skills.
Join Morah Maria Hanley and Morah Dana Saltzman for this class for children 6 weeks to 12 months that is designed to encourage bonding with your baby, build language skills and enhance early physical development while giving caregivers a chance to connect with others in the community.
Early Childhood
12/02/2024 - 12/16/2024
An infant and caregiver class that encourages bonding and builds developmental skills.
Join Morah Maria Hanley and Morah Dana Saltzman for this class for children 6 weeks to 12 months that is designed to encourage bonding with your baby, build language skills and enhance early physical development while giving caregivers a chance to connect with others in the community.
Early Childhood
02/03/2025 - 02/24/2025
An infant and caregiver class that encourages bonding and builds developmental skills.
Join Morah Maria Hanley and Morah Dana Saltzman for this class for children 6 weeks to 12 months that is designed to encourage bonding with your baby, build language skills and enhance early physical development while giving caregivers a chance to connect with others in the community.
Early Childhood
01/06/2025 - 01/27/2025
An infant and caregiver class that encourages bonding and builds developmental skills.
Join Morah Maria Hanley and Morah Dana Saltzman for this class for children 6 weeks to 12 months that is designed to encourage bonding with your baby, build language skills and enhance early physical development while giving caregivers a chance to connect with others in the community.
Early Childhood
03/03/2025 - 03/31/2025
An infant and caregiver class that encourages bonding and builds developmental skills.
Join Morah Maria Hanley and Morah Dana Saltzman for this class for children 6 weeks to 12 months that is designed to encourage bonding with your baby, build language skills and enhance early physical development while giving caregivers a chance to connect with others in the community.
Early Childhood
05/05/2025 - 05/19/2025
An infant and caregiver class that encourages bonding and builds developmental skills.
Join Morah Maria Hanley and Morah Dana Saltzman for this class for children 6 weeks to 12 months that is designed to encourage bonding with your baby, build language skills and enhance early physical development while giving caregivers a chance to connect with others in the community.
Early Childhood
11/04/2024 - 11/25/2024
An infant and caregiver class that encourages bonding and builds developmental skills.
Join Morah Maria Hanley and Morah Dana Saltzman for this class for children 6 weeks to 12 months that is designed to encourage bonding with your baby, build language skills and enhance early physical development while giving caregivers a chance to connect with others in the community.
Aquatics, Early Childhood
11/02/2024 - 12/14/2024
Parent/child swim lessons for children ages 6 months through 3 years old.
Perfect for children ages 6 months through 3 years old to learn the basics of swimming and getting acclimated to the water. Parents/caregivers are in the water with the children and are an important part of the experience. Participants will learn water adaption, blowing bubbles and the beginnings of strokes. No class on Saturday, October 12
Aquatics, Early Childhood
11/02/2024 - 12/14/2024
Parent/child swim lessons for children ages 6 months through 3 years old.
Perfect for children ages 6 months through 3 years old to learn the basics of swimming and getting acclimated to the water. Parents/caregivers are in the water with the children and are an important part of the experience. Participants will learn water adaption, blowing bubbles and the beginnings of strokes. No class on Saturday, October 12
Early Childhood
04/07/2025 - 04/28/2025
A child and caregiver class that builds developmental skills and enhances curiosity.
Join Morah Maria Hanley and Morah Dana Saltzman for this class for children 1 - 5 years old that is designed to help children build language, motor, and social skills, enhance curiosity and creativity, and help them learn the conventions of playing at school and being part of a group.
Early Childhood
12/02/2024 - 12/16/2024
A child and caregiver class that builds developmental skills and enhances curiosity.
Join Morah Maria Hanley and Morah Dana Saltzman for this class for children 1 - 5 years old that is designed to help children build language, motor, and social skills, enhance curiosity and creativity, and help them learn the conventions of playing at school and being part of a group.
Early Childhood
02/03/2025 - 02/24/2025
A child and caregiver class that builds developmental skills and enhances curiosity.
Join Morah Maria Hanley and Morah Dana Saltzman for this class for children 1 - 5 years old that is designed to help children build language, motor, and social skills, enhance curiosity and creativity, and help them learn the conventions of playing at school and being part of a group.
Early Childhood
01/06/2025 - 01/27/2025
A child and caregiver class that builds developmental skills and enhances curiosity.
Join Morah Maria Hanley and Morah Dana Saltzman for this class for children 1 - 5 years old that is designed to help children build language, motor, and social skills, enhance curiosity and creativity, and help them learn the conventions of playing at school and being part of a group.
Early Childhood
03/03/2025 - 03/31/2025
A child and caregiver class that builds developmental skills and enhances curiosity.
Join Morah Maria Hanley and Morah Dana Saltzman for this class for children 1 - 5 years old that is designed to help children build language, motor, and social skills, enhance curiosity and creativity, and help them learn the conventions of playing at school and being part of a group.
Early Childhood
05/05/2025 - 05/19/2025
A child and caregiver class that builds developmental skills and enhances curiosity.
Join Morah Maria Hanley and Morah Dana Saltzman for this class for children 1 - 5 years old that is designed to help children build language, motor, and social skills, enhance curiosity and creativity, and help them learn the conventions of playing at school and being part of a group.
Early Childhood
11/04/2024 - 11/25/2024
A child and caregiver class that builds developmental skills and enhances curiosity.
Join Morah Maria Hanley and Morah Dana Saltzman for this class for children 1 - 5 years old that is designed to help children build language, motor, and social skills, enhance curiosity and creativity, and help them learn the conventions of playing at school and being part of a group.
Aquatics, Early Childhood
11/02/2024 - 12/14/2024
Swim lessons for children ages 3-5 years old.
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
11/02/2024 - 12/14/2024
Swim lessons for children ages 3-5 years old.
Level 2 swim lessons build upon introductory water skills to help children ages 6-12 succeed with fundamental aquatic skills and strokes.
Aquatics, Early Childhood
11/04/2024 - 12/09/2024
A developmentally appropriate lesson for emphasizing foundational swimming concepts.
A positive, developmentally appropriate learning experience emphasizing water safety, survival and foundational swimming concepts. Children ages 3-5 years old will work on blowing bubbles, floating and basic water skills.
