Educating the Whole Child
At the J, we are dedicated to providing St. Louis’ youngest learners with exciting opportunities to explore, discover, and grow every day. That’s why we offer a wide range of early childhood programs to meet the needs of every family. Whether you’re looking for a structured learning environment in the J’s fully-accredited Early Childhood Centers in Chesterfield and Creve Coeur, or looking for play-based learning at the Family Center, you’ll find a variety of programs designed to support your infant or toddler’s development in a nurturing environment.
Early Childhood Centers at the J
At the J’s Early Childhood Centers, we see every child as capable, curious, and full of potential. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach and grounded in Jewish values, our programs nurture the whole child, mind, body, and spirit. We welcome families of all faiths and backgrounds into our inclusive and vibrant school community.
For more information about the Early Childhood Center at the J, contact:
Creve Coeur
Melissa Burgess
Early Childhood Administrative Assistant
314.442.3224
Chesterfield
Kathy Coldiron
Early Childhood Administrative Assistant
314.442.3450
The J’s Family Center
The Family Center is a part of the J’s Center of Jewish Community Life, serving families in the community with children ages five and younger. The Family Center provides a warm and nurturing environment for families to meet, make friends and grow together. We are one of very few Jewish parenting centers in the St. Louis community and our programs are open to people of all faiths, as well as to J members and the public.
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For more information about the J’s Family Centers, please contact jewishlife@jccstl.org.
KidZone at the J
Get in your workout, enjoy a relaxing massage, play a sport, and we’ll watch the kids. Your children will love having their own time to create, play, laugh and make friends in KidZone! Babysitting is included with all Family Memberships.
For more information about KidZone at the J, please contact:
Creve Coeur
Sydney Reynolds, Manager of Youth Programs
sreynolds@jccstl.org, 314.442.3128
Creve Coeur KidZone Phone: 314.442.3168
Chesterfield
Jess Bauer, Director of Youth Services
jbauer@jccstl.org, 314.442.3431
Chesterfield KidZone Phone: 314.442.3419