Award-Winning Preschool and Childcare at Mandel JCC

For more than 50 years the Mandel JCC in Beachwood has been committed to providing outstanding preschool and child care programs. Having garnered both local and national recognition, our program fosters a cultural and academically enriched environment that allows children to grow and flourish, each at their own pace. The J has several openings in its full and half-day Pre-K program for the 2016-2017 academic school year. For more info, visit www.mandeljcc.org/preschool. Questions or to schedule a tour, call Kathy Newman at (216) 831-0700 ext. 1375 or knewman@mandeljcc.org.

Learn More about the Pre-K Advantage

What is the Pre-K Advantage:

• Classes facilitated by a highly skilled team of three veteran teachers
• Project-based learning- a specialized curriculum where by children work on in-depth investigations focused on finding answers to specific questions
• Year-long Red Cross certified instructional swim lessons
• Weekly gardening
• Weekly yoga
• Weekly Physical Education instruction
• Classroom communities that support and honor each child
• Resources that support self-regulation and community stewardship
• Extended half-day hours – school goes from 9:00 – 2:00 in order to prepare children for a longer day when they transition to Kindergarten

Our Philosophy
Early Childhood Education is more than preparing children for future success in school. It is about honoring the process of childhood and supporting every child in realizing his or her full potential.  

Children learn best through play – they develop physically, cognitively, psychologically, emotionally, socially and linguistically. It is how they learn about themselves, other people and the world around them. Play reflects the natural rhythms of children’s concentration and curiosity. It is through play that children develop the skills of formal education including reading, math and science.