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Jcc Early Childhood Learning Center

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Ages
Infants (0–2 yrs)
Teacher ratio
1:4 (CA min)

1 Federation Way, Ste. 200, Irvine, CA 92603

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
0
Complaint visits
2
Last visit
9/3/2025
Total visits
5

Citations are part of routine licensing oversight and range from minor (Type B) to serious (Type A). A citation alone doesn't mean a program is unsafe — read the full reports for context.

Source: California Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (updated 2025-09-29). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

JCC Early Childhood Learning Center offers programs for infants through transitional kindergarten (ages 6 weeks to 5 years) with flexible scheduling options from half-day to full-day. The center maintains a Jewish environment while welcoming a diverse community, with approximately 60% Jewish and 40% non-Jewish students.

Philosophy
Life-long learning is our DNA. Jewish values, traditions, and holidays are very important to us.
Ages served
6 weeks through 5 years (Infant/Toddler Center ages 6 weeks-2 years; Preschool ages 18 months-4 years; Transitional Kindergarten ages 4-5 years)
Hours
Infant/Toddler: Full-Day 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (three- or five-day options); Preschool: Half-Day 9 a.m. - 12:45 p.m., Plus-Day 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Full-Day 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.; Transitional Kindergarten: Plus-Day 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Full-Day 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Meals
Parents provide lunch daily. Hot lunches available for purchase ($5.00) prepared by on-site caterer Blueberry Hill. Backup lunch provided at $7.50 if lunch forgotten. Dairy and vegetarian items only (kosher environment). Peanut and tree nut aware school.
Religious
Jewish Community Center; Jewish values, traditions, and holidays emphasized; kosher food policies; approximately 60% Jewish student population

Programs

  • •Infant/Toddler Center
  • •Preschool Programs
  • •Transitional Kindergarten
  • •Camp Yeladim summer camp
  • •Passover Camp
  • •Enrichments

Highlights

  • ✓Daily parent communication via Tadpoles app with photos and classroom insights
  • ✓All teachers have minimum 12 ECE units with some holding bachelor's degrees and teaching credentials
  • ✓Flexible scheduling with three- to five-day options available
  • ✓Nap time 1:00-3:00 p.m. (optional for TK)

Not stated on their website: Tuition, Teacher-student ratios for all age groups (some listed: Infant/Toddler 4:1, other classes 12:1), Specific outdoor play details, Application deadlines, Calendar/holidays. Ask the preschool directly.

Summarized by AI from the preschool's own website (Jun 23, 2026). Not written or verified by PreschoolWise — confirm details directly with the program.

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