Early Childhood Education at the Mandel JCC's Palm Beach Gardens Preschool
Where Curiosity and Confidence Grow, and a Love of Learning Begins
Our early childhood education programs are thoughtfully designed to meet children where they are developmentally while encouraging them to explore, create, problem-solve, and grow. Through a balance of academic readiness, social-emotional development, creativity, and Jewish values, we help children build the foundation for success both in school and in life.
Our approach combines research-based early childhood education with caring teachers, engaging classrooms, age-appropriate activities, and meaningful family partnerships.
What Makes Our Preschool Different
- State-of-the-art school located on the beautiful, secure 16-acre Mandel JCC campus
- Full-day programs for children aged three months through four years old
- Child-centered curriculum designed around children's interests and developmental milestones
- Experienced early childhood educators who foster strong relationships with every child
- Hands-on learning experiences that encourage creativity, exploration, and critical thinking
- Purposefully designed classrooms that inspire curiosity and independent learning
- Age-appropriate enrichment programs in art, music, movement, science, and outdoor exploration
- A warm, inclusive community where Jewish values and traditions are naturally woven into daily life
- Strong partnerships with families to support each child's individual growth both inside and outside the classroom
- SPANISH SPORTS PLACEHOLDER
See What Makes the Mandel JCC’s Palm Beach Gardens Preschool Feel Like Home
Our Philosophy: Children Learn Best Through Wonder, Exploration & Play
Using the Teaching Strategies Gold Curriculum as our educational framework, children build confidence through child-led inquiry and purposeful environments while developing the skills they'll use throughout their educational journey.
Our classrooms are intentionally designed to spark curiosity and encourage meaningful exploration. Teachers carefully observe each child's interests and developmental needs, creating engaging learning experiences that support cognitive, social-emotional, physical, and language development.
- Hands-on learning
- Science discovery and exploration
- Problem solving
- Early literacy and language development
- Creative art and music
- Outdoor play
- Fine and gross motor skill development
- Social-emotional learning (SEL)
- Cooperative learning
Building Skills for School and For Life
Our educational approach helps children strengthen essential executive functioning and social-emotional skills through purposeful play, classroom routines, hands-on learning, and relationships with teachers and peers.
Children develop:
- Focus and self-control
- Creativity
- Confidence when facing new challenges
- Communication
- Perspective-taking and empathy
- Self-directed learning through free play
- Critical thinking
- Problem-solving
Our Early Childhood Programs
Program Hours and Age Placement
Before-school care is available from 7:45–9:00 am, and after-school care is available from 3:00–6:00 pm for eligible programs.
Infant Room
Teachers create responsive routines that help infants feel secure while encouraging curiosity through sensory play and early communication. Babies have opportunities for tummy time, reaching, grasping, rolling, sound exploration, and movement. Teachers narrate routines, sing songs, introduce familiar words, and respond to each child’s cues, helping infants build connections through repetition and caring interactions.
Babies develop:
- Early language and communication skills
- Trust and secure relationships
- Sensory awareness through sound, touch, movement, and visual exploration
- Fine and gross motor development
- Confidence through consistent routines
- Early understanding of cause and effect through repeated experiences
Infant Room
Teachers create responsive routines that help infants feel secure while encouraging curiosity through sensory play and early communication. Babies have opportunities for tummy time, reaching, grasping, rolling, sound exploration, and movement. Teachers narrate routines, sing songs, introduce familiar words, and respond to each child’s cues, helping infants build connections through repetition and caring interactions.
Babies develop:
- Early language and communication skills
- Trust and secure relationships
- Sensory awareness through sound, touch, movement, and visual exploration
- Fine and gross motor development
- Confidence through consistent routines
- Early understanding of cause and effect through repeated experiences
Infant Room
Teachers create responsive routines that help infants feel secure while encouraging curiosity through sensory play and early communication. Babies have opportunities for tummy time, reaching, grasping, rolling, sound exploration, and movement. Teachers narrate routines, sing songs, introduce familiar words, and respond to each child’s cues, helping infants build connections through repetition and caring interactions.
Babies develop:
- Early language and communication skills
- Trust and secure relationships
- Sensory awareness through sound, touch, movement, and visual exploration
- Fine and gross motor development
- Confidence through consistent routines
- Early understanding of cause and effect through repeated experiences
Infant Room
Teachers create responsive routines that help infants feel secure while encouraging curiosity through sensory play and early communication. Babies have opportunities for tummy time, reaching, grasping, rolling, sound exploration, and movement. Teachers narrate routines, sing songs, introduce familiar words, and respond to each child’s cues, helping infants build connections through repetition and caring interactions.
Babies develop:
- Early language and communication skills
- Trust and secure relationships
- Sensory awareness through sound, touch, movement, and visual exploration
- Fine and gross motor development
- Confidence through consistent routines
- Early understanding of cause and effect through repeated experiences
Infant Room
Teachers create responsive routines that help infants feel secure while encouraging curiosity through sensory play and early communication. Babies have opportunities for tummy time, reaching, grasping, rolling, sound exploration, and movement. Teachers narrate routines, sing songs, introduce familiar words, and respond to each child’s cues, helping infants build connections through repetition and caring interactions.
Babies develop:
- Early language and communication skills
- Trust and secure relationships
- Sensory awareness through sound, touch, movement, and visual exploration
- Fine and gross motor development
- Confidence through consistent routines
- Early understanding of cause and effect through repeated experiences
Infant Room
Teachers create responsive routines that help infants feel secure while encouraging curiosity through sensory play and early communication. Babies have opportunities for tummy time, reaching, grasping, rolling, sound exploration, and movement. Teachers narrate routines, sing songs, introduce familiar words, and respond to each child’s cues, helping infants build connections through repetition and caring interactions.
Babies develop:
- Early language and communication skills
- Trust and secure relationships
- Sensory awareness through sound, touch, movement, and visual exploration
- Fine and gross motor development
- Confidence through consistent routines
- Early understanding of cause and effect through repeated experiences
Infant Room
Teachers create responsive routines that help infants feel secure while encouraging curiosity through sensory play and early communication. Babies have opportunities for tummy time, reaching, grasping, rolling, sound exploration, and movement. Teachers narrate routines, sing songs, introduce familiar words, and respond to each child’s cues, helping infants build connections through repetition and caring interactions.
Babies develop:
- Early language and communication skills
- Trust and secure relationships
- Sensory awareness through sound, touch, movement, and visual exploration
- Fine and gross motor development
- Confidence through consistent routines
- Early understanding of cause and effect through repeated experiences
Infant Room
Teachers create responsive routines that help infants feel secure while encouraging curiosity through sensory play and early communication. Babies have opportunities for tummy time, reaching, grasping, rolling, sound exploration, and movement. Teachers narrate routines, sing songs, introduce familiar words, and respond to each child’s cues, helping infants build connections through repetition and caring interactions.
Babies develop:
- Early language and communication skills
- Trust and secure relationships
- Sensory awareness through sound, touch, movement, and visual exploration
- Fine and gross motor development
- Confidence through consistent routines
- Early understanding of cause and effect through repeated experiences
CONNECT WITH US
Our Families Are Our Partners
Joining our Early Childhood Learning Center also means becoming part of a community that can grow with your family for years to come. From preschool and enrichment programs to camp, youth activities, arts and culture, and family events, the Mandel JCC offers opportunities to connect, celebrate, and stay involved through every stage of childhood. And for some families, that relationship continues into adulthood and the next generation, when our former students return with children of their own!
Together, we are proud to celebrate milestones, navigate new stages, and help every child feel known, supported, and confident.
Enroll Your Child at the Barbara & Jack Kay Early Childhood Learning Center Today
FAQs About Our Palm Beach Gardens Preschool and Daycare
The Edward & Thelma Glantz Early Childhood Learning Center welcomes children from 3 months through VPK. Our age-appropriate programs include Infant, Toddler, Two-Year-Old, Three-Year-Old, and Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) classrooms, each thoughtfully designed to support every stage of early childhood development.
Tuition varies based on your child's age, program, and schedule. We offer full-time and part-time options for select classrooms, as well as Florida's Free Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) program for eligible four-year-olds. For current tuition rates, registration fees, payment information, and available schedules, please contact our admissions team or request a tuition guide.
Yes! We welcome families of all backgrounds to our Early Childhood Learning Center. Jewish values, traditions, and celebrations are naturally woven into the school year while creating a warm, inclusive environment where every child and family feels welcomed, respected, and connected.
Our educational approach combines project-based learning, purposeful play, and research-based early childhood education to create meaningful learning experiences that reflect each child's interests, abilities, and developmental stage. Through hands-on exploration, classroom projects, creative expression, and strong teacher relationships, children build confidence while strengthening cognitive, physical, social-emotional, language, and early academic skills.
Kindergarten readiness is about much more than recognizing letters and numbers. Our programs help children develop early literacy, math, communication, executive functioning, independence, and social-emotional skills through engaging, age-appropriate experiences that encourage curiosity, confidence, and critical thinking. By the time children leave our VPK program, they are prepared not only academically, but also socially and emotionally for a successful transition into elementary school.
We intentionally maintain classroom environments that allow teachers to build meaningful relationships with every child while providing individualized support and attention. Teacher-to-child ratios vary by age group and meet or exceed Florida licensing requirements. For current class sizes and teacher-to-child ratios, please contact our admissions team.
Enrollment availability varies by program, age group, and time of year. Some classrooms may have limited availability or a waitlist depending on demand. Early registration is always recommended. We encourage families to schedule a tour and begin the enrollment process as early as possible to learn about current openings and upcoming enrollment opportunities.
Potty-training expectations vary by classroom and age group. Our teachers understand that every child develops at their own pace and work closely with families to support important developmental milestones. Please contact our admissions team for the specific potty-training requirements for your child's program.
Program schedules vary by age group:
- Infant Program, ages 3–11 months: Monday–Friday, 7:45 am–6:00 pm
- Toddler Program, ages 12–23 months:
Full day: Monday–Friday, 7:45 am–6:00 pm
Part time: Monday, Wednesday & Friday or Tuesday & Thursday, 9:00 am–3:00 pm - Two-Year-Old Program:
Full time: Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–3:00 pm
Part time: Monday, Wednesday & Friday or Tuesday & Thursday, 9:00 am–3:00 pm - Three-Year-Old Program:
Full time: Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–3:00 pm
Part time: Monday, Wednesday & Friday or Tuesday & Thursday, 9:00 am–3:00 pm - VPK Program: Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–3:00 pm
- Before-school care: 7:45–9:00 am
- After-school care: 3:00–6:00 pm
Before- and after-school care is available for eligible programs. Contact our admissions team for additional scheduling details.
Yes! Our Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) program accepts the Florida VPK Voucher for eligible four-year-olds. Children participate in a high-quality, developmentally appropriate learning environment that strengthens early literacy, math, language, problem-solving, and social-emotional skills while preparing them for kindergarten. VPK is available for children turning 4 by September 1.
The best way to experience our school is by visiting in person. During your tour, you'll meet our teachers, explore the classrooms, learn about our educational philosophy, and see firsthand how children learn through project-based experiences, creative play, meaningful relationships, and hands-on exploration.
We encourage families to ask questions, explore our campus, and discover what makes the Edward & Thelma Glantz Early Childhood Learning Center a trusted choice for early childhood education in Boynton Beach.
We'd love to welcome you to campus! Schedule a personal tour to meet our educators, visit the classrooms, learn more about our programs, and experience the warm, nurturing environment that helps children build confidence from the very beginning.
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