Engaging Programs for Young Learners

Preschool & Early Childhood Programs

From “Baby and Me” classes to preschool enrichment, our programs and curriculum blend age-appropriate activities, Jewish values, and hands-on learning.  

2026-2027 Preschool Registration now open | Learn More
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Our Facilities

Take advantage of a state-of-the-art school located on the beautiful, secure 16-acre Mandel JCC campus. Full-day programs are available for children three months through four years old.

Here are just a few of the reasons our families love us:

  • Exceptional faculty
  • Daily updates and photos
  • Jewish music and life | Israeli dance
  • Swimming | Splash
  • Teaching kitchen
  • Community garden
  • Learn Spanish Sports fields & gymnasium

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See how we make learning joyful every day.

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Our Programs

Ages by September 1st. Before school (7:45 am - 9:00 am) and after school (3:00 pm - 6:00 pm) programming available

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Ages 3-11 Months

Infants

7:45 am – 6:00 pm.

Our Infant Program nurtures children's natural curiosity, encouraging them to explore and learn through play.
Motor Development: From tummy time to climbing and jumping, we provide activities and spaces that support physical growth and coordination.
Cognitive Growth: Sensory experiences, music, and routines help children develop connections and understanding.
Language Development: Through play and interaction, educators foster language skills by narrating activities and introducing concepts

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Ages 12 to 23 Months

Toddlers

9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Our Toddler Program nurtures children's natural curiosity, encouraging them to explore and learn through play.
Motor Development: From tummy time to climbing and jumping, we provide activities and spaces that support physical growth and coordination.
Cognitive Growth: Sensory experiences, music, and routines help children develop connections and understanding.
Language Development: Through play and interaction, educators foster language skills by narrating activities and introducing concepts

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Twos

Our Two-Year-Old Program focuses on social and emotional development as children adjust to a school environment, build trust with new adults, and transition from parallel play to cooperative interactions, fostering empathy and community.
Motor Development:
Activities like pegboards, beads, and multi-medium art strengthen fine motor skills, coordination, and dexterity for early writing readiness.
Cognitive Growth: Hands-on exploration introduces pre-math concepts like counting, sorting, patterns, and problem-solving while fostering curiosity about the natural world.
Language Development: Rich language exposure helps children build vocabulary, form sentences, and develop early literacy through group activities, books, and rhyming games.

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Threes

Our Three-Year-Old Program fosters independence, emotional awareness, and empathy while building self-esteem through classroom responsibilities.
Motor Development: Coordination and balance improve as children refine fine motor skills, like buttoning clothes, using scissors, and holding writing tools for early letter formation.
Cognitive Growth: Sorting by shape, color, and size helps develop pattern recognition and early math skills, including spatial awareness and basic problem-solving.
Language Development: Children explore rhymes, expand sentences, follow multi-step directions, and begin recognizing familiar letters, understanding that print carries meaning.

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VPK (Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten for 4-year-olds)

Our Four-Year-Old Program fosters independence, emotional regulation, and cooperative play while encouraging responsibility in the classroom.
Motor Development: Children refine body control, running, climbing, and throwing with coordination. They manipulate materials with purpose, draw shapes, letters, and words, and build balanced structures.
Cognitive Growth: Observing and problem-solving skills develop through hands-on experiments and extended projects. Measuring, pattern recognition, and literacy skills are integrated naturally to prepare for kindergarten.
Language Development: Children answer questions with detail, ask complex questions, and understand that spoken words can be written and read. They develop early reading skills through interactive, multi-sensory experiences.

Our program builds confidence, curiosity, and essential skills for kindergarten readiness.

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JBaby (3 months - 3 years)

Baby & Me Classes

Our Baby & Me classes are designed to welcome and introduce the newest members of our community and their families to the Mandel JCC family. Classes are available for babies through three years of age accompanied by their mommy, daddy, grandparents, or other significant adult.

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Preschool Enrichments

Enrichments are for children in the 2s, 3s, and Pre-K classrooms. Children must be of age (as of September 1) through 5 years old. Children who are enrolled in aftercare at the preschool will be taken to aftercare when the class ends at 3:45 pm. Children who leave at 3:00 should be picked up at 3:45 pm

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JParent

The Palm Beach Gardens JParent program is designed to bring parents of children in second grade and younger together. From workshops and activities to fun gatherings, JParent creates opportunities for parents to connect, support one another, and share meaningful moments while building a strong community.

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