Prenatal to Pre-K
Sunbeams and Baby Beams
Join Morah Maria Hanley and Morah Dana Saltzman for these child/caregiver classes designed to provide age-appropriate language, motor and social skills. Each weeks focuses on a theme with associated stories, music and activities including sensory play. If needed, please contact Liza Adams at ladams@mandeljcc.org for assistance with registration.
Move and Groove Tot Shabbat
Educators Maria Hanley and Dana Saltzman lead a movement and music-filled program every Friday at The J. Parents and caregivers of children ages birth through six are invited to join us from 9:15 – 9:45 a.m. Free and open to the community. Enter through the Stonehill Entrance
Early Childhood Center
We believe that early childhood education is more than just preparing children for future success in school. It’s about honoring the process of childhood and supporting every child in realizing their potential. The J’s program is full year and open to children ages 8 weeks old through pre-kindergarten.
Jewish Young Family Events
Building a community is important to families of all sizes. Our engaging and hands-on programs are offered year-round. Families connect, celebrate and explore together. We have created a holiday series that reviews symbols and customs associated with each major holiday and offers ideas for activities for families.
Kid Kare Babysitting
Work out knowing that your children are being cared for by American Red Cross Babysitting certified staff. Our dedicated room has age appropriate activities and toys for children from three months seven years old. Purchase a monthly membership at Mandeljcc.my.site.com under the Membership and Packages menu.
American Red Cross Learn to Swim
The J has been a winner of the Northeast Ohio Parent Choice Award for Best Place for Kids' Swim Lessons several years in a row. We offer group swim lessons for
children starting six months old – with specific classes targeted to infants, toddlers and preschool children.
Parenting Programs and Support
The J’s early childhood team brings professionals together with families and caregivers for programs such as Village Voices parent discussion group.
Pop-In-Play
Little ones will love exploring and meeting new friends in an environment set up to engage them in play. Ages birth to five years old. This interactive room is open to Mandel JCC members anytime the Early Childhood Center does not have regularly scheduled programming.
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, Jewish Life, K-12
10/21/2024 - 10/21/2024
A fun family Sukkot celebration with pizza and activities.
Celebrate Sukkot in The J’s sukkah during this family event. Enjoy kosher pizza, crafts and some Sukkot stories. For families with children ages birth to 8 years old.
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.
Prenatal to Pre-K Leadership
Liza Adams
Co-Director of Early Childhood Services
216-831-0700 ext. 1387
Jaclyn Gordon
Co-Director of Early Childhood Services
216-593-6262
Sarah Jaffe Kasdan
Director of Jewish Life and Culture
216-593-6288
Jill Sadowsky
Sr. Director of Camping and Youth Programming
216-593-6258