Jcc Early Childhood Learning Center

Aronoff Preschool by the Merage JCC in Orange County serves infants through kindergarten-age children in a Jewish community setting. The school offers flexible scheduling options with infant/toddler and preschool programs, maintains kosher food policies, and uses the Tadpoles app for parent communication.

Philosophy

Life-long learning is our DNA. Jewish values, traditions, and holidays are very important to us, while we open our doors to everyone and maintain a diverse community.

Ages served

Six 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. (3 or 5-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 at $5.00 (or $7.50 if forgotten). Kosher environment with dairy and vegetarian items only; peanut and tree nut aware facility.

Religious

Jewish Community Center with Jewish values and traditions; approximately 60% of students are Jewish

Not stated on their website: Tuition costs, Teacher-to-student ratios for all classroom types, Outdoor play facilities and policies, Curriculum details, Calendar/academic year schedule. 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.