BOTH JCC’S WILL BE CLOSING THURS. MAY 21 AT 5PM FOR SHAVUOT, REOPENING SUN. MAY 24 AT 7AM.  MEMORIAL DAY, MAY 25 WE WILL BE OPEN  8AM-6PM.

Early Childhood

Young children explore a garden together during an early childhood program at the JCC

The littlest minds can produce the biggest ideas.

Every child begins life with an innate sense of curiosity and a natural desire to explore. Our early childhood education programs are rooted in Jewish values and draw on this inherent and incredible sense of wonder. With our inviting facilities, superior instructors, and remarkable programing, the J’s early childhood opportunities lay the foundation for future educational success and build a love of learning that lasts a lifetime.

J Early Childhood offers an exceptional learning path for the little ones in your family. Through our programs, the youngest members of our community not only develop a sense of self-worth and pride, but they benefit from an immersive Jewish education, but they also learn the joy in simple life experiences such as healthy eating, nature, and making new friends.

Options include Infant Care, Baby and Me classes, Preschool, Kindergarten, babysitting and enrichment programs.

Two toddlers smiling and high-fiving during a preschool classroom activity

Early Learning Centers

So much more than a preschool! From Infant and Toddler care to Preschool to Kindergarten at the J, we provide full-day and extended care options for ages 3 months to 5 years.

Caregiver smiling and engaging with a baby during a JCC early childhood class

Baby & Me

Connect with other caregivers while babies and toddlers enjoy fun, age appropriate programs.

Parents connecting at a J Parent community event at the JCC Baltimore

J Parent

Inspiring the Next Generation. A vibrant new initiative funded by the Tepper Foundation, designed to help parents of young children explore and deepen their Jewish journey.

Preschool teacher helping a child with an arts and crafts activity in a classroom

J Play

Located at the Weinberg Park Heights JCC, J Play is a babysitting service offering safe, supervised programming children aged 3 months to 5 years while parents are engaged in fitness or other programs within the building.

Join the J – For Family, Fitness and Fun!

Join for as little as $49/month for youth and $115/month for families, with no annual contract.