Our Approach
Play-Based Learning
We believe play is the foundation of learning, helping children develop critical thinking, social skills and emotional intelligence in a natural, supportive environment.
Emotional Philosophy
Our whole child approach focuses on nurturing each aspect of the child’s development: emotional, social, intellectual and physical.
Values-Centered Curriculum
While we honor Jewish traditions, the values we promote—such as kindness, respect, justice and community—are universal and resonate with people of all backgrounds. These core principles transcend cultural boundaries, helping children understand the importance of empathy, generosity and ethical responsibility in their lives.
Family Partnership
We view families as integral partners in the development and learning process, recognizing that open communication is key to supporting each child’s growth. We understand the demands of busy schedules, so we look to provide flexible, accessible opportunities for families to be engaged and informed about their child’s progress. By fostering a strong collaboration between educators and families, we ensure that children receive the constant support they need to thrive both at school and at home.
Parent Testimonials
We couldn’t be more thrilled with Molly’s experience at DKECC. We’ve seen her grow leaps and bounds, and your staff has been incredible - truly beyond our expectations. We feel so supported as a family.
Thank you for another amazing year! You are the most caring, responsive and organized team and we are so lucky to have the 4 of you running the show!
For teachers appreciation week I just wanted to write to you and tell you what an asset Randi is to jcc. This was Savanah’s first daycare and I was nervous because all three days of her days were on days I was working. I have seen such a growth in my already amazing little human. Randi is a great disciplinarian while also being fun loving. I can tell Sav loves her in the way she talks about her. She has been wonderful, even when this year has not been so good to her.
P.S. Alondra is great also!
We are so incredibly grateful to you and all the amazing teachers our kids have had over the years. Our kids have absolutely thrived at the DKECC, and they are more than prepared to take the next step toward elementary school. Thank you so much for all the love and care you've shown our family for the last 4 1/2 years!!
I wanted to say that we have been so happy with the DKECC. Her teachers have been warm and welcoming and the overall environment is so nurturing. This puts us as parents at ease! Amelia has become so comfortable with her classmates and we see her really thriving 🙂 We are very happy to watch her continue to grow at the DKECC next year!
