Bernice & Ira Waldbaum Family Children's Center

Early Childhood (Ages: Birth–5)

Sid Jacobson JCC’s Early Childhood programs have been serving families with young children for more than four decades and has become a model for other JCCs throughout the U.S.

At Sid Jacobson JCC, we believe that every child is a unique person with his or her individual pattern and timing of growth, personality, learning style and family background. One of the primary objectives of our program is to help children blend this uniqueness with an appreciation of others. The goal of Early Childhood/Parenting Center is to become a supportive community resource for your family. Our nursery school has been awarded the prestigious National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Accreditation for Excellence in Early Childhood Education.

The Ronald P. Cohen Parenting Center helps new and experienced parents with the challenges of raising little ones from birth to three years. In our nursery and camp programs, children explore their world, experiment, stretch and grow in an award-winning environment, which highlights developmentally appropriate education with an emphasis on our Jewish heritage and values.

Early Childhood can now provide all of your needs for speech, occupational therapy, physical therapy and other related services as required by CPSE. We are now contracted by Nassau County Department of Health.

NEW! Infant and Toddler Daycare at Bernice Jacobson Day School & Camp!

A website to keep parents apprised of current activities in the classroom, the Early Childhood Center and the JCC. Activit-e.com. 

For Early Childhood aquatics classes, please click here.

Has the class you wanted already started? In many cases, you can still register and pay a pro-rated fee! Keep an eye out for updated classes, as we often add new programs to accommodate the demand.

If you have a special needs child, click here.

SHAWN & ROBERT GLADSTONE PRE-NURSERY SCHOOL

This is a wonderful introduction to school for your child. Classes are supervised by warm and caring early childhood educators. Your child experiences art, music and dramatic play. Jewish heritage and the celebration of Shabbat are an important part of our program. This class is a drop-off class from September–June. Parents stay with their child until they are comfortable and settled.

Three-Day Program
Birthdate: 12/07–11/08
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
9:30am–12:00pm
Fee $6,170 / members $4,785

Five-Day Program
Birthdate: 12/07–6/08
Monday–Friday
10:00am–12:30pm
Fee $6,757 / members $5,270

Extended Program
Birthdate: 12/07–11/08
Monday–Friday
9:30am–2:30pm
Fee members $7,855

Transportation

One-way and part weeks available.
$3,960 round trip for the school year

LOUIS AND ROSE KLOSK NURSERY SCHOOL

This quality program includes a comprehensive and developmentally appropriate nursery school curriculum based on the standards set by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). New York State licensed teachers staff each classroom. All assistant teachers have extensive early childhood experience. Child development specialists supervise the program and work closely with families. A strong sense of self, an ability to get along with others and the development of emotional and academic skills are our top priority and our most welcome challenge.

Three-year-old Program
Must be three years-old by 12/1/10
Monday–Friday
9:45am–1:45pm
Fee $8,660 / members $7,315

Four-year-old Program
Must be four years-old by 12/1/10
Monday–Friday
9:15am—2:15pm
Fee $9,270 / members $7,930

Transportation
One-way and part weeks available.
$3,960 round trip for the school year  

ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS AFTER NURSERY SCHOOL
Nursery school may be over for the day, but the fun has just begun! Click here for Fall 2010 classes. To register for Enrichment Classes, call the Early Childhood Office at 516-484-1545, ext. 111.

• Long Island Storm Baseball Academy
• Computer Tots
• Everything Old is New Again
• Fall All Sports
• Happy Piano
• Happy Tapping!
• Incredible Edibles
• Lacrosse
• Let's Pretend
• Little Wizards
• Pee Wee Beginner Inline Skating/Roller Hockey
• Pee Wee Beginner Gymnastics
• Petite Picasso
• Stunts & Tumbling
• Super Soccer Stars
• Swim
• Tae Kwon Do
• Tennis with Sportime
• Tippy Toes
• Yoga-In-Me Kids

ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS AT BERNICE JACOBSON DAY SCHOOL & CAMP
The following activities take place at Bernice Jacobson Day School & Camp in Brookville. For more activities in this location, click here.

Check back soon for more enrichment classes at Bernice Jacobson Day School & Camp.

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FULL DAYCARE FOR TWO, THREE AND FOUR YEAR-OLDS AT SID JACOBSON JCC

We offer morning or afternoon day care options. Flexible scheduling is available.

Before Care – 10 months
5 Mornings–from 8:00am (breakfast served until 8:30am)
$3,215

After Care – 10 months
Begins after Nursery School (includes enrichments)
Until 4:00pm–$4,250      
Until 5:00pm–$5,790
Until 6:00pm–$7,330

PARENT'S ASSOCIATION

Parents are the JCC's most important resource and are encouraged to contribute their many skills and talents to enrich our programs and their child. Some of the fundraising activities sponsored by the Parent's Association include the Holiday Boutique and Tu B'Shevat plant sale. You can contact the Parent's Association by leaving a message at ext. 111.

SUMMER CAMPS

Call for information about our Summer Camp program or visit our Summer Camps page.

To learn more about Camp Jacobson, click here.

Transportation and Before- and After-Care Available.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Holiday Boutique
Wednesday, November 3
9:00am-4:00pm

Gustafer Yellowgold’s Show
Described as “a cross between Yellow Submarine and Dr. Seuss by The New York Times, Gustafer Yellowgold’s Show is a unique blend of live music, animation and storytelling.
Sunday, November 7, 11:00am

To register, click here.

Couples Event
Denim and Diamonds
Cocktails, dinner, dancing and raffles
Saturday, November 20
8:00pm–12:00am
H on the Harbor
410 Main Street, Port Washington, NY
$100 per person ($30 is tax deductible)
Please support the Early Childhood Center’s scholarship fund.

To register, click here.

VACATION PROGRAMS

Columbus Day
Monday, October 11

December Break
December 27–31

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Gale Kaplan, Director of Early Childhood Services, 516-484-1545, ext. 126, gkaplan@sjjcc.org
Allison Okun, Assistant Director of Early Childhood Services, 516-484-1545, ext. 194, aokun@sjjcc.org