Curriculum

Jewish Life & Traditions Infused Into Early Learning

Your child is immersed in Jewish values, traditions, and culture as they learn and grow, discovering teachings like Tikkun Olam (repairing the world) and performing Mitzvot (good deeds). From learning about and celebrating Jewish holidays to enjoying kosher snacks on special occasions, this religious and cultural foundation is a core part of their early learning experience.
Excited boy holding lulav and etrog during Sukkot celebration.
Girl in pink dress playing with glowing alphabet letters.

Play-Based, State-Aligned Learning Individualized For Each Child

Scaffolded by Arizona’s learning standards, our curriculum instills a love of learning early through playful, joyful activities that spark your child’s natural curiosity. Under the stewardship of expert teachers, the program is customized to each age and stage, and personalized for each learner’s needs.

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Whole-Child Development Emphasizes Social-Emotional Skills

As your child explores early learning and connects to their heritage, their loving teachers use Dr. Becky Bailey’s Conscious Discipline® philosophy to develop the social-emotional skills that will support them for life. As they learn to share, use their words, and manage their emotions. Your child learns to be a good classroom citizen and a caring, empathetic friend.
Smiling girl with fun sunglasses sipping from a large cup.
Boy examining seashells closely with a purple magnifying glass.

STEM Activities Ignite Curious Minds

Our program weaves STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) into engaging activities every day. As they explore fascinating experiments, make investigations, predications, and group projects, your child builds analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Expressive Enrichments Enhance Their Learning Experience

From baby sign language in the infants’ room — for early communication — to music, art, movement, and gardening, your child has opportunities to explore creative and expressive activities that broaden their horizons, reveal hidden talents, and connect them to the world.
Girl holding a tray with toy fruits, smiling proudly in class.
Girl in tutu striking a playful dance pose on the floor.

A Comprehensive Selection Of Extras As They Grow

For children who want to explore the arts further, the East Valley JCC has an array of dance and drama classes. Meanwhile, at the ELC, we include Hebrew and Judaic Studies in our Pre-K and Kindergarten classes, and Cooking and PE in Kindergarten.
Give Your Child A Well-Rounded, Culturally Rooted Learning Experience