Early Childhood Education
Offering an Ohio Step Up To Quality 5-star rated early childhood program for ages 6 weeks to 5 years old, and an intensive therapeutic intervention preschool for children ages 3 to 6 years old with autism.
Early Childhood Education
Offering an Ohio Step Up To Quality 5-star rated early childhood program for ages 6 weeks to 5 years old, and an intensive therapeutic intervention preschool for children ages 3 to 6 years old with autism.
Jewish Day Nursery Early Childhood Center (JDN)
JDN Early Childhood Center offers quality, full-day, year-round programming, rooted in Jewish education, for children of all faiths, cultures, and backgrounds, six weeks to five years old. In the fall of 2014 JDN became one of the first early childhood programs to earn Ohio’s Step Up To Quality’s 5-star rating and continues to be recognized with the highest rating offered by the State of Ohio. At JDN we foster academic readiness, confidence, self-control, creativity and a love of learning within the framework of the Jewish religion while our team of educators and staff attend to the social, emotional, cognitive and physical needs of young children.
JDN teachers hold associate’s, bachelor’s or master’s degrees in early childhood education or a related field, and most of our teachers have been at JDN for many years. We have staff who speak Russian and Spanish for children who speak English as a second language. Our small classroom ratios – 10:1 Preschool Program, 7:1 Toddler Program and 5:1 Infant – allow for individualized attention and the opportunity for children to feel secure and comfortable. Our diverse population helps in the development of self-awareness, respect and acceptance of other people and cultures.
JDN Curriculum
The programming at JDN is enhanced with enrichment classes including music, art and natural science. Literacy, fundamental math and physical development are interwoven throughout the curriculum. Throughout the year students are introduced to both secular and Jewish holidays. Our goals are to promote intellectual curiosity, foster a love of learning and create an atmosphere in which children feel that their teachers respect and validate their interests. The children gain critical kindergarten readiness skills through social play, computers and a variety of other activities in an atmosphere where each individual child is challenged and relationships are the focus. Our ultimate goal is for children to feel joy in learning and pride in their efforts and accomplishments.
Jewish Culture
Although JDN is a Jewish school it proudly serves a diverse population. All students participate in activites that teach about Jewish holidays, traditions and values. Celebrating the tradtion of Shabbat each Friday afternoon is beloved by our Jewish and non-Jewish students and their families. To show respect and appreciation for all cultures in our school population, we encourage children to share their families’ special traditions. Both Jewish and national holidays are discussed in terms of reflecting the events and values they represent.
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