Early Childhood Center
High Quality NAEYC Accredited Programs at Two Locations
Serving Western New York Since 1945, we promote children’s social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth through a multi-sensory approach to teaching. We believe children learn best in a program emphasizing creative expression through “hands-on” experiences while becoming confident, independent, and respectful classroom community members.
To register for Early Childhood:
- Fill out a quick form for the location your are interested in by clicking one of the buttons below. You will receive the application and tuition rates via email.
- The completed form and/or any questions, go to Debbie Gross, [email protected] (Amherst) or Lisa Edelman, [email protected] (Buffalo).
- Submitting an application does not guarantee enrollment. You will be notified about enrollment status.
Note for Buffalo Program only: All classes are full program year 2024-2025. Please submit an application to be added to our waitlist.
Amherst Application/Tuition Rates Buffalo Application/Tuition Rates
COME GROW WITH US!
Schedule a visit to Amherst or Buffalo and learn why the JCC Buffalo Early Childhood Center is right for you.
LEARN
Through developmentally appropriate activities, children learn concepts and skills that prepare them for Kindergarten and beyond.
COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT
- Emergent literacy & math skills
- Learning about nature, science & social studies
- Developing listening skills
- Reasoning
- Problem solving
- Following directions
- Expressing ideas
- Learning colors, shapes, letters & numbers
SOCIAL SKILLS
- Developing a sense of community
- Resolving conflicts & respecting others
- Kindness
- Taking turns
- Accepting diversity
- Learning about: myself, my family, and my home, school & neighborhood
PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT
- Gross motor skills through dance, gym, swim, and play
- Fine motor skills by using puzzles, play dough, blocks, scissors, & art materials
DISCOVER, LOVE, AND GROW
Because we are part of the Jewish Community Center, your child can enjoy all the added features that make the JCC a special place. Structured gym and swim classes, singing and dancing in our enrichment classes, playing at our outdoor and indoor playgrounds, plus field trips and special events.
When children walk through our doors, they are greeted with smiles from teachers and friends. Our loving teachers are educated, patient and eager to help each child feel at home. Children receive extra special attention because of our low student-to-faculty ratio. Most faculty members have been working at the JCC for years. This stability gives parents extra confidence that their children will be more than ready to enter Kindergarten.
Expect a place to figure things out, make friends, get warm hugs and smiles for days, learn, celebrate traditions and cultures, develop confidence, feel welcome, and feel loved.
SEE
Our Early Childhood Directors would welcome the opportunity to provide an in-depth tour and answer all of your questions.
BENDERSON FAMILY BUILDING, AMHERST:
- NAEYC accredited
- Infant through pre-K
- Extraordinary outdoor playground
- Additional enrichment opportunities are offered daily
- Indoor and outdoor pool (for summer months)
HOLLAND FAMILY BUILDING, BUFFALO:
- NAEYC accredited
- Infant through pre-K
- Fabulous indoor and outdoor playgrounds
- Additional enrichment opportunities are offered daily