Early Childhood Development Centers

The ECDC curriculum is full of learning opportunities. The children make use of our modern facilities - swimming in our indoor pools, playing in a full-court gymnasium and indoor and outdoor play areas, and gaining skills in our computer labs. Creative expression is encouraged through art, music and story. Jewish culture is explored through Hebrew language and celebrating Jewish holidays such as Purim and all-school Shabbat. Our programs are enhanced by enrichment activities like cooking and field trips, and for four-year-olds, Amazing Afternoons and Math and Science Afternoons. All children are served healthy kosher breakfasts, lunches and snacks. Through discovery and play, children have countless opportunities to develop skills and confidence, and to have fun!

A wide range of scheduling options is available:

• Infants: Full-time care (7 a.m. to 6 p.m.) for babies starting at six weeks through 14 months old; 4:1 staff ratio
• Tots: Full- and part-time options for 14 months through 2 years old
• Toddlers: Full- and part-time options for 2-year-olds
• Preschoolers: Full- and part-time options for 3- and 4-year-olds
• Fours: Afternoon Enrichment Programs two, three and five days/week at our Squirrel Hill location
• Kindergarten Readiness at our Squirrel Hill location for 4- and 5-year-olds
• Kindergarten Enrichment: Supplements half-day kindergarten at our South Hills location; transportation available.

Squirrel Hill

Kelly Gable-LaBelle Division Director Early Childhood Services klabelle@jccpgh.org (412) 521-8011, ext. 209

South Hills

Ann Haalman Director JCC-South Hills Early Childhood Development Center ahaalman@jccpgh.org (412) 278-1975, ext. 204

MY BABY & ME (Squirrel Hill)

My Baby and Me offers social and educational activities for parents/caregivers and children together as well as events specifically for parents.

My Baby and Me is open to families with children age four and under, offering a variety of drop-in groups, classes and workshops.

FAMILY PLACE (South Hills)

A special child-friendly room that is filled with toys and books. Parents with newborns up to age 3 make new friends as they enjoy playtime, story time, art activities, Kabbalat Shabbat, Mommy, Daddy & Me, music, and more.

Major funding for Early Childhood programming is provided by the Pittsburgh Jewish Pre-Kindergarten Educational Improvement Foundation of the United Jewish Federation and the Elizabeth Shiras Charitable Trust administered by The PNC Charitable Trust Grant Review Committee. Additional support is provided by The Grable Foundation and Massey Charitable Trust as well as funding from the Ginsberg Family Fund for Children's Programs, the Miriam and Paul Kossis Early Childhood Equipment Replacement Fund and the Marilyn Kramer Memorial Fund.