November 2013 by Elizabeth Keough
We love the JCC North campus! Our daughter has been going there for over a year--(from 18 months to 2.5 now). The teachers are all wonderful and kind. My husband and I work full time, and the center is very accommodating to full time working parents--open from 7:30 am to 6 pm. We get daily updates on what happened throughout the day, notices if there were any incidents, monthly curriculum reports & calendar of activities and themes, and Shabbat (Sabbath) every Friday. As our daughter gets older, the campus has enrichment classes ranging from Karate to music that we can elect to take to give her exposure to other activities. The summer camp also teaches basic swimming. Our daughter knows her colors and is counting (imperfectly, but it is early). If I had more time, there seems to be a very active PTA & mothers group here--as well as benefits to the extended Community center. Nether of us are Jewish, but as I was raised Catholic and went to Catholic schools, I really appreciate the grounding in faith, ritual and rites that are part of the religious experience. The children also occasionally visit the retirement home which is part of the campus and I love that there is a opportunity for cross generational interactions. An excellent school and we are very happy that we chose the JCC to foster her early development.
