Helping Little Learners Build a Strong Foundation for the Future
Early Childhood Education at the Mandel JCC's Preschool in Boynton Beach, FL
At the Edward & Thelma Glantz Early Childhood Learning Center, children from infancy through voluntary pre-kindergarten (VPK) are welcomed into a caring community where they feel safe, supported, and inspired to grow. Our preschool provides exceptional early childhood education with hands-on learning experiences that help children build confidence, independence, and strong values for kindergarten and lifelong success.
Every Child Deserves a Strong Start
Choosing a preschool means finding a place where your child feels known, encouraged, and excited to learn. At the Edward & Thelma Glantz Early Childhood Learning Center, we believe children are naturally capable, curious learners. Our role isn't simply to teach, but to observe, encourage, ask thoughtful questions, and create meaningful experiences that allow every child to discover, investigate, and grow. Our caring teachers create a supportive space where children feel secure enough to ask questions, build friendships, explore new ideas, and gain confidence through everyday experiences.
With a thoughtful balance of structured learning, creative play, early literacy, social-emotional development, and hands-on exploration, we help children develop the skills they'll use throughout elementary school and in life.As an extension of the Mandel JCC community, we also believe early childhood education is about building meaningful relationships with children, their parents, our teachers, and one another to support your child's growth from the very beginning.
With a thoughtful balance of structured learning, creative play, early literacy, social-emotional development, and hands-on exploration, we help children develop the skills they'll use throughout elementary school and in life.As an extension of the Mandel JCC community, we also believe early childhood education is about building meaningful relationships with children, their parents, our teachers, and one another to support your child's growth from the very beginning.
What Makes Our Preschool Different
- Modern, spacious classrooms designed for every stage of early childhood development
- Full-day and part-time program options for infants through VPK
- Low teacher-to-child ratios that allow for individualized attention and meaningful relationships
- Project-based learning experiences that encourage curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking
- Caring teachers who support each child's unique interests, strengths, and developmental milestones
- National JCC Association School of Excellence campus
- Outdoor learning spaces, a community garden, splash pad, and weekly swim experiences
- Age-appropriate enrichment programs that extend learning beyond the classroom
- Jewish values, traditions, and celebrations in an inclusive community, naturally woven throughout the school year
- Strong family partnerships through JParent, FCCC, and community events
Purposefully designed classrooms, outdoor learning environments, a community garden, splash park, weekly swim, and inviting shared spaces encourage children to investigate, create, move, and connect throughout the day. Every environment has been thoughtfully planned to support curiosity, collaboration, and meaningful discovery.
Foster Your Child's Success with Early Learning Programs at Our Boynton Beach Preschool
Our Educational Approach: Child-Centered Early Learning
Children are naturally driven to understand the world around them. Our teachers build on that curiosity by inviting children to ask questions, investigate meaningful topics, experiment with ideas, and share what they discover.
Our child-centered, inquiry-based approach allows classroom experiences to grow from children’s interests while supporting their developmental needs. Rather than simply giving children answers, educators guide them through in-depth investigations that encourage observation, collaboration, creative thinking, and problem-solving.
Projects naturally bring together early literacy, math, science, movement, art, and social development, helping children make connections across subjects through experiences that feel relevant and engaging. Flexible classrooms, open-ended materials, and hands-on activities give children the freedom to test ideas, revisit questions, and take an active role in their own development.
Children have daily opportunities to:
Our child-centered, inquiry-based approach allows classroom experiences to grow from children’s interests while supporting their developmental needs. Rather than simply giving children answers, educators guide them through in-depth investigations that encourage observation, collaboration, creative thinking, and problem-solving.
Projects naturally bring together early literacy, math, science, movement, art, and social development, helping children make connections across subjects through experiences that feel relevant and engaging. Flexible classrooms, open-ended materials, and hands-on activities give children the freedom to test ideas, revisit questions, and take an active role in their own development.
Children have daily opportunities to:
- Ask thoughtful questions and investigate topics that capture their interest
- Document their thinking through drawings, storytelling, writing, and conversation
- Collaborate with classmates, exchange perspectives, and solve problems together
- Express ideas through art, music, movement, dramatic play, and construction
- Make predictions, test ideas, and observe what happens
- Revisit earlier ideas and build on what they have already discovered
- Reflect on their experiences and explain how their thinking has changed
- Explore concepts through hands-on projects and open-ended materials
- Compare possibilities, notice patterns, and make meaningful connections
- Explore indoor and outdoor environments as active spaces for discovery
A Place Where Every Child Is Known and Belongs
Children are more willing to participate, take healthy risks, and try something new when they feel secure in who they are and connected to the people around them. Our early childhood educators take time to understand each child’s personality, interests, strengths, and stage of development. Relationships grounded in trust and care create a strong sense of security, while classrooms that represent children and their families help everyone feel seen, welcomed, and valued.
Throughout the day, children are encouraged to express their ideas, listen to different perspectives, care for others, and recognize that their actions can make a meaningful difference in their classroom and community. Teachers celebrate individuality while helping children develop empathy, responsibility, self-awareness, and respect for others.
Children are encouraged to:
Throughout the day, children are encouraged to express their ideas, listen to different perspectives, care for others, and recognize that their actions can make a meaningful difference in their classroom and community. Teachers celebrate individuality while helping children develop empathy, responsibility, self-awareness, and respect for others.
Children are encouraged to:
- Feel confident expressing their ideas and individuality
- Build trusting relationships with teachers and classmates
- Practice empathy, kindness, and responsibility
- Approach challenges with patience and perseverance
- Find meaning in the process, not only the outcome
- Develop a sense of wonder about everyday experiences
- Recognize their ability to contribute to their community
- Wonder and ask thoughtful questions
- Appreciate the perspectives of others as they build empathy and confidence
Families are part of this process, too! Ongoing communication and active parent engagement create consistency between home and school. Our foundation fosters each child’s growth within a caring community, helping children become adaptable, confident learners prepared for kindergarten, elementary school, and every stage that follows.
Our Early Childhood Programs
From infancy through VPK, each stage of early childhood offers indoor and outdoor opportunities to explore, discover, and grow. Our age-appropriate programs are thoughtfully designed to support children's developmental milestones while helping them build confidence, independence, and a strong foundation for lifelong learning.
Program Hours and Age Placement
Age placement is determined by each child's birthdate as of September 1.
- Before-school care is available from 7:45–9:00 am for eligible programs.
- After-school care is available from 3:00–6:00 pm for eligible programs.
- Full-time and part-time schedules are available for select age groups.
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