At the Dayton JCC Preschool, we believe the experiences children have in their earliest years lay the foundation for a lifetime of learning and growth. Our school is more than a classroom; it is a warm, inclusive community where every family is welcomed, valued, and supported.
We are dedicated to creating a nurturing environment where children can grow with confidence, explore with curiosity, and develop a strong sense of self. By encouraging creativity and honoring each child’s experience, we inspire a lifelong love of learning and help children discover how they belong within a caring community.
Our approach is rooted in the understanding that children learn best through play, is guided by Jewish values, and informed by current best practices in early childhood education. Our curriculum is thoughtfully designed to spark imagination and engage all five senses. Through meaningful experiences, both indoors and outdoors, children are encouraged to explore, question, and create.
We support each child’s unique developmental journey. In close partnership with families, we strive to nurture growth at a pace that honors and respects every child individually across all areas: cognitive, physical, social, and emotional.
Our nurturing environment has a 1:3 ratio of caregiver to babies. It is our philosophy that children’s earliest experiences create who they are and what they are to become. Parents trust their little ones to our dedicated and experienced staff.
Our learning philosophy is play-based, encouraging students learn through hands-on projects and experiences. This provides students with the opportunity to learn while having fun. We prepare our children for Kindergarten beginning when they are toddlers by linking lesson plans to the Early Learning Content standards from the State of Ohio.
Our learning philosophy is play-based, encouraging students learn through hands-on projects and experiences. This provides students with the opportunity to learn while having fun. We prepare our children for Kindergarten beginning when they are toddlers by linking lesson plans to the Early Learning Content standards from the State of Ohio.
We offer age appropriate learning as children develop their unique personalities. The preschool is full time, five days per week. Hours of operation are 7:30AM-5:30PM.
*While our rooms are grouped by ages, children are also grouped together by assessment/skill level and space available.
An energetic program designed as an after-school program for morning kindergartners. We offer daily enrichment classes to enhance the academics your child learns at school. Transportation from select local public schools may be provided.
