FREE 3-K & Pre-K
for All!
Registration opens 1/15
Open house february 2 & February 23
Registration For Fall 2025 Opens 1/15RAFO- Manor Road
RAER- Berman ECE RAFP- AVIS RACX- North Shore |
As Staten Island’s premier Early Childhood Education Center, our mission is to foster a safe, nurturing, and fun school environment that provides a strong educational foundation for students.
- Infant & Toddler Childcare - FREE 3-K & Pre-K - First Foot Forward: FREE Preschool for Kids with Special Needs - 4 Convenient Locations
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Our Values
Kindergarten Readiness
Our programs will prepare your child for success in kindergarten and beyond! With an emphasis on literacy and early math concepts, and a thematic curriculum across all areas of learning, your child will gain the skills and confidence to become an independent learner. Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
We weave social-emotional learning (SEL) into the fabric of our curriculum, increasing self-awareness, academic achievement, and positive behaviors both in and out of the classroom. Diversity
Our programs embrace families of all cultural and religious backgrounds. We believe children thrive in an environment where their individuality is celebrated and respected. As a program of the JCC of Staten Island, our Early Childhood Education Center celebrates Jewish values that are truly universal, such as kindness, charity, and repairing the world. Family Engagement
A strong connection between your home and your child’s classroom is the foundation of school success. We offer opportunities for your family to engage with what your child is learning at school, such as Mystery Readers, Class Helpers, Holiday Celebrations, and other special activities throughout the year. Our teachers also use technology daily to help you connect to your child’s classroom activities. |
jcc day camp
Campers enjoy up to 8 weeks of outdoor fun at the scenic Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds. Our youngest campers learn how to swim, express themselves with arts & crafts, play sports and games, and make new friends. We offer 1/2 day options and flexible scheduling for little ones, and an exclusive 25% discount on camp for our Early Childhood Education students! Year-Round Activities & Family Fun
From our annual Fall Harvest Festival and holiday celebrations, to music performances and pool parties, there’s always something fun for young children and their families to do at the JCC! Our FREE and low-cost events make it easy for your family to stay connected to your school friends year-round. We also offer Grownup & Me classes and extracurricular activities like sports, swimming, music, and arts enrichment for young children and their older siblings. An Experience for Your Whole Family
Membership - Access the JCC’s Fitness Center, exercise classes, pools, and members-only family events. Exclusive discounts available to Early Childhood families! Senior Programs - 3 Older Adult Centers with daily activities. Programs for adults with memory loss and their caregivers. Social Services - Kosher Food Pantry, benefits assistance, and career services for those in need & Much More! |
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QUALITYstarsNY is a voluntary quality improvement and rating system for all types of regulated early childhood programs in New York State that serve children from birth through age five. QUALITYstarsNY uses research-based, culturally responsive program standards developed by New York’s Leading early education experts to support programs to provide children with high quality early learning experiences. The JCC is a proud partner in QUALITYstarsNY.
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LocationSBERNIKOW/MID-ISLAND
1466 Manor Road Staten Island, NY 10314 718.475.5200 JCC EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER AT TEMPLE ISRAEL
10 Gregg Place Staten Island, NY 10301 718.475.5290 |
AVIS/SOUTH SHORE
1297 Arthur Kill Road Staten Island, NY 10312 718.475.5270 BERMAN EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
2221 Richmond Ave. Staten Island, NY 10314 718.475.5100 |
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