Get to know us
At a Glance
Here’s a quick look at our programs at the AJCC ECE. Please note, an Alpert JCC Family Membership ($110/month + $150 initiation) is required to complete enrollment.
- Parent & Me: JBaby (0 - 12m) & J Tots (12 - 30m) classes are the perfect place to connect with other parents.
- Toddlers (18-24m): 3, 4, and 5-day options
- Twos, Preschool: Full-day care with 3, 4, and 5-day options.
- Pre-K: Full day care 5-day
Teacher-to-Child Ratio
- Toddlers: 1:4
- Twos: 1:6
- Preschool: 1:8
- Pre-K: 1:10
Looking for the current 2025/26 school year? Give us a call - we may have a spot for your child!
Planning ahead for 2026/27? Registration opens to AJCC Members in March 2026 and to the public in April.
Click below to schedule a tour - we’d love to get to know you and your family!
Our Philosophy
The AJCC ECE has provided quality and high-level Early Childhood Education to the Long Beach community since 1960. Children flourish in our Reggio Emilia-style program that emphasizes play-based learning at this crucial developmental stage. Our teachers are committed to staying ahead of ever-evolving research and techniques through year-round professional development.
Our Values
Our curriculum is interwoven with Jewish teachings and values that honor the uniqueness and potential of each child. Jewish holidays are observed through rituals, customs, and age-appropriate activities that create meaningful experiences and connections. Every child, regardless of their religion or background, is given the building blocks to discover and fortify their place in the world.
🌍 Tikkun Olam – תיקון עולם
(tee-Koon oh-LUHM)
Repair or Heal the World
🌳 Bal Tashchit – בל תשחית
(bah-ahl TAHSH-kheet)
Do Not Destroy
💕 G’milut Chasadim – גמילות חסדים
(geh-mee-LOOT chah-sah-DEEM)
Acts of Loving Kindness
🌸 B’tzelem Elohim – בצלם אלקים
(bets-ELLEM ello-HEEM)
Made in the Divine Image
Our Curriculum
Our curriculum is child-centered and based on children’s interests and developmental needs. The curriculum contains components that support early brain development and provides sensory experiences and stimulating, language-rich interactions with adults and other children throughout the day. Early literacy is a major focus through reading, songs and fingerplays. The interests and needs of non-verbal children are included in planning through parent feedback and observational assessment of children’s experiences
There’s nothing like seeing our classrooms full of busy, happy kids to help you know if we’re the right fit for your family. We’d love to show you around and introduce you to our teachers.
