Child Care & Education

We’ve been an award-winning provider of early childhood education in South Jersey for over 50 years. We offer half-day and full-day programs for children 6 weeks through Kindergarten.

Supporting you. Supporting your child’s growth.

Whether you choose to immerse your child in our top-rated programs or drop them off for play time while you enjoy some “me” time, we’re here to provide the best care and education possible. We’ll keep in touch with you digitally to alert you of updates and changes concerning your child’s classes or programs.

A Nurturing Space for Growing Minds

Children enrolled in the Sari Isdaner Early Childhood Center enjoy the unique facilities of the Katz JCC, including music, art, STEM and gym classes taught by our Fitness & Wellness staff. Additionally, the students have access to the JCC’s:

Imaginarium Indoor Play Structure

Our play equipment engages your child’s inner resources: curiosity, creativity, imagination and independence. Designed for children through age 8.

Flexible Schedules

Our flexible morning, school day, and full-day programs are designed to accommodate our Preschool families.

Tadpoles Digital Communication Tool

Tadpoles provides parents with electronic daily reports, reminders, notes and photos of their child during school.

Swim Lessons & Gymnasium

Students have access to the JCC’s gymnasium, get swim lessons in our indoor pool taught by certified instructors.

Jewish Holiday Celebrations

Children participate in Jewish holiday celebrations throughout the year, including weekly Shabbat celebrations.

Convenience

No matter how much you love your child (we know: it’s a lot), you deserve time to yourself as you hit the gym or the pool to work on your personal fitness. Leave your child in the safe and trusted hands of our licensed professionals, and enjoy every minute of the time you spend meeting your fitness goals.

Interactive Programs

The only thing better than having peace of mind about our child care services is knowing that your children love them as much as you do! Whether it’s a day program, camp, or after-school care services, your child will receive individualized attention as they learn, play, and interact with their peers.

Children's Birthday Parties at Katz JCC!

We are the perfect venue for your child’s next birthday party.

Leading Providers of Childhood Education

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.

Stay In Touch

We believe that it’s extremely important to keep you abreast of any changes that may affect your child or their program. We communicate seamlessly with you via Tadpoles, so you can feel confident knowing that you’ll be notified of any essential updates.

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FAQs

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

After a long day at school, kids need a place to stay engaged while having fun. Just 4 Kids and JCrew are the places to do just that. We’ll keep your child entertained and engaged with a variety of creative, enriching activities such as swimming, science, fitness classes, arts and crafts, cooking, and more.

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.

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.

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.

In observance of Rosh Hashanah, the JCC will close at 3:00pm on Wednesday, October 2nd, and will be closed on Thursday, October 3rd and Friday, October 4th. We will reopen at 7:00am on Saturday, October 5th.