July 03, 2008 -- 30th of Sivan, 5768 || Today’s Hours: 5:30 AM - 10:00 PM

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Birth-PreK

Early Childhood Centers

Our JCC is available for children beginning at six weeks old. The Early Childhood Centers at both the Carlyn H. Wohl and Marilyn Fox Buildings offer full support to parents in their efforts to develop well-rounded children. We focus on several areas of development for infants and toddlers. We emphasize the educational process and encourage children to explore their surroundings through the use of their senses. Play helps children develop well-rounded personalities in four essential areas of life – social, physical, cognitive and emotional/spiritual. Children in our program get to explore other departments in the JCC as part of their day. These include physical education, aquatics, summer camps, music and intergenerational programming.

Helene Mirowitz Department of Jewish Community Life
Young children have the chance to participate in numerous fun and outstanding programs with our Helene Mirowitz Department of Jewish Community Life. Programs begin with Shalom Baby, which welcomes Jewish newborns to St. Louis and the Jewish community, and continuing with several fun, social and often education programs. Other programs include Shake, Rattle & Splash, our popular Shalom Neighbor Shabbat Picnics, the annual Tour de Fun and other fun activities. Also available in the way of social programs is Kindermusik and Gateway Music Together, LC, both which aim to integrate music into the lives of children and begin as early as birth to seven years old.

Sports, Recreation and Aquatics
Physical development is vital for children in this age group. With the benefit of our Sports, Recreation and Aquatics Department, pre-school aged children can participate in J Motion or Mighty Movers and kids slightly older can get into our Pre-K Sports Clubs. All classes aim to further develop your child’s confidence and look to assist in developing motor skills, coordination, balance, flexibility and body awareness. Our Start Smart sports programs also let children as young as three get into their favorite sports, with their parent’s assistance. Baseball, basketball and soccer are all available for your child to explore. Children as young as six months can also begin to experience the pool with swim lessons and they can advance as they get older.