JStart Early Learning Center
Where early learners get their Jumpstart!
Messy Monday
Explore a sensory wonderland for parents and children (birth-3), featuring vibrant "Rainbow Explosion" edible paint, "Mystery Textures" tactile bins, and the playful sounds and scents of "Giggle Grove." Toddlers can enjoy a "Sensory Obstacle Course" with tunnels and sensory materials, and a "Bubble Bonanza" with giant bubbles and bubble machines.
Tuesdays: L’Mazel: Preparing for a Jewish Baby
Join L’mazel, a supportive parenting class guiding you through Jewish rituals and traditions like Brit Milah and Simchat Bat. Celebrate your baby’s Jewish journey, connect with other parents, and learn from experts as you embrace the joys of Jewish parenting from the very start. This is a 3 part series meeting on a Tuesday evenings from 6:45-8:00 pm.
Wellness Wednesday supports young children and their parents with engaging activities like yoga, mindfulness, classical music, massage, and body awareness. Each fun and nurturing session strengthens the parent-child bond and promotes holistic development.
Wellness Wednesday
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Tinkergan Thursdays
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In this Tinkergan class for 1-3-year-olds, children explore an outdoor sensory garden, learning about nature through touch, sight, sound, and smell. Through guided play, they engage with plants, animals, and natural elements, fostering curiosity and a love for the environment while promoting early conservation awareness. Rain or Snow!
Shabbat
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Join us for a monthly Saturday Shabbat experience for caregivers and preschoolers. Enjoy a brief service with songs and prayers, explore the weekly Torah portion, and engage in a fun craft or hands-on activity. The morning concludes with a communal lunch, offering families a chance to bond and celebrate Shabbat together.
This Little Light
of Mine Fridays
Join us Friday mornings for a gentle Shabbat introduction for families with young children. Enjoy stories, simple blessings, and reflections led by clergy, helping children experience the essence of Shabbat . Then stay for a Sababa Shabbat Dance Class for caregivers and littles!
Caregiver and Child Programming
Messy Monday Sessions: 1/13, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10,2/24, 3/3,3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31
L’Mazel Pre-Baby Classes: 3/4, 3/11, 3/18
Wellness Wednesdays: 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/5,3/12,3/19,3/26
Tinkergan Thursday: 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29, 6/5, 6/12,
Little Light of Mine Friday: 3/21, 3/28, 4/4, 4/11, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16
Class Meeting Schedule
Class Costs
10 week classes: $100
8 week classes: $80
L’mazel Class: $126
Saturday Morning Shabbat: No Charge
Baby-3 year Old Classes Opening in January
Starting in January, join our 8-10 week parent-child classes designed to foster meaningful connections between parents, caregivers, and their little ones. Built around sensory engagement, thoughtful conversation, and creative exploration, these classes offer a unique space for bonding and parental support while sparking curiosity and growth in young children.