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

11/01/2025 - 12/13/2025

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.

Aquatics, Early Childhood

11/01/2025 - 12/13/2025

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.

Aquatics, Early Childhood

11/02/2025 - 12/07/2025

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.

Aquatics, Early Childhood

11/03/2025 - 12/08/2025

A developmentally appropriate lesson for emphasizing foundational swimming concepts.

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

11/02/2025 - 12/07/2025

A developmentally appropriate lesson for emphasizing foundational swimming concepts.

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

11/04/2025 - 12/09/2025

A developmentally appropriate lesson for emphasizing foundational swimming concepts.

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, K-12

11/01/2025 - 12/13/2025

A developmentally appropriate lesson for emphasizing foundational swimming concepts.

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, K-12

11/01/2025 - 12/13/2025

A developmentally appropriate lesson for emphasizing foundational swimming concepts.

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.

Contact Early Childhood and Young Families Leadership 

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