Early Education & Child Care at the Katz JCC

For over five decades, Katz JCC has led the way in early childhood education in South Jersey. Our award-winning programs serve children from 6 weeks through Pre-K — available in half-day and full-day formats.

Supporting Families Every Step of the Way

The Sari Isdaner Early Childhood Center is here for your child and your family. From 6 weeks old up to 5 years old, students have opportunities to grow, explore, and create.

Infant

Our infant program provides a safe, nurturing environment for your little one. Our caring staff supports each child’s early growth with comfort, attention, and personalized care.

Toddler

Our toddler program encourages curiosity, independence, and early learning through play-based activities. Children are supported as they explore, build confidence, and develop new skills each day.

preschool

Children join the preschool wing of our school when they begin in our 3 year old classes. This program prepares children to enter our Pre-Kindergarten program for 4 year olds.

early childhood camps

The award-winning Early Childhood Camps at the Katz JCC are the place for little campers to have big fun!

A Nurturing Space for Growing Minds

Children enrolled in the Sari Isdaner Early Childhood Center at the Katz JCC have abundant opportunities to explore and grow!

Imaginarium Indoor Play Structure

Our indoor play structure engages your child’s curiosity, creativity, imagination, and independence. Our Imaginarium supports gross motor development, as well as social skills.

Playground

Our recently renovated playground allows children the opportunity to play outside and engage with friends.

Tadpoles

We communicate using the Tadpoles app. Tadpoles provides parents with electronic daily reports, reminders, and photos throughout the day. Parents are also able to message with teachers through the app.

Fitness and Wellness

Through our partnership with fitness and wellness, students participate in gym class taught by fitness and wellness instructors, as well as swimming sessions lead by our Aquatics team.

Jewish Holiday Celebrations

Children participate in Jewish holiday celebrations throughout the year, including weekly Shabbat celebrations. As a school community, we come together to celebrate Jewish holidays such as Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, etc.

Flexible Schedules

We have a variety of schedule options available for your family. While our infants and toddlers join us for a full day, half day, school day, and full day options are available for our preschool students.

A Legacy of Excellence in Early Learning

Our award-winning early childhood education programs have been top-ranked in South Jersey for more than five decades. Relax and enjoy our facility knowing that your child is in the best possible hands. Our state-licensed professionals are fully-equipped to provide fun, interactive, and educational care and services.

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FAQs

We offer full-day infant/toddler care for children starting at 6 weeks.

We will teach your child valuable skills that they can use throughout their entire life. To learn more about our programs, please reach out to us.

Our award-winning Early Childhood Camp is the place for little campers to have big fun! We enrich the lives of our campers by teaching values and life skills in a fun, safe Jewish environment while creating lasting friendships and memories.

Your child’s typical day will vary depending on their age and stage. Most age groups include a daily circle time, reading stories, outdoor playground time (when seasonally appropriate), specialized classes including art, STEM, Gym and music, and opportunities for hands-on experiences.

Our 2026-2027 school year begins on Monday, August 24th. You can review our full calendar at the "Resources" tab above.

The staff at the Sari Isdaner Early Childhood Center at the Katz JCC are all highly qualified early childhood educators whose credentials include a mix of certification and education, years of experience, and longevity within our community.

We offer tours on an ongoing basis throughout the year, and we would be happy to discuss availability on a case-by-case basis. Please contact our Registrar, Barbara Grodd, to schedule a tour. She can be reached at bgrodd@jfedsnj.org

Tadpoles messages will be received regularly to include pictures/videos, reminders, and communication from the teachers and Administration.