At the Cohn Early Childhood Learning Center, part of the Levite Jewish Community Center, we believe children learn best through play and guided discovery in a warm, safe, and nurturing environment. Our program is inspired by Jewish values and traditions, which guide our approach to teaching, community, and care. Values such as hakirah | curiosity, chesed | kindness, kehillah | community, and kavod | respect are woven into daily experiences. We welcome families of all faiths and backgrounds to learn and grow with us.
Mission Statement
Our mission is to support children’s growth — physically, emotionally, socially, and intellectually — while fostering their potential for initiative, self-reliance, and cooperation. We create experiences that nurture curiosity, build meaningful connections, and lay the foundation for a lifelong love of learning. As a preschool rooted in Jewish values within a diverse community, we joyfully celebrate Shabbat, holidays, and the cycles of the Jewish year through age-appropriate stories, music, traditions, and acts of giving.
We welcome children 6 weeks through 4 years of age and their families, honoring diverse identities and family traditions while offering opportunities to engage with Jewish culture, values, and community life.
Philosophy
We are committed to promoting the development of the whole child. Our balanced program blends teacher-guided and child-initiated activities, quiet and active experiences, and recognizes that learning happens in many ways. Through a Jewish lens, children explore the world with wonder, empathy, and responsibility.
We encourage thoughtful and compassionate engagement with the world around them, incorporating Jewish values through daily acts — kind words, caring for others, exploring nature, giving back, and building community. We partner closely with families while respecting each child’s individuality and supporting them in growing with confidence, curiosity, and joy.
Hours
M-Th 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
F 7 a.m.-5 p.m.
Contact
ceclc@bhamjcc.org, 205.510.9032