YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The Youngstown Area Jewish Federation received grants totaling $100,000 for the expansion of the Early Learning Center at the Jewish Community Center of Youngstown.
The expansion will provide a safe, nurturing and engaging environment for the youngest learners, ranging in age from 35 months to 16 years, a news release states.
The new classroom will feature:
- Age-appropriate learning materials and toys to foster sensory exploration and early developmental milestones.
- A low child-to-teacher ratio to ensure personalized care and attention.
- Dedicated spaces for play, rest and feeding, tailored to meet the needs of infants and toddlers.
- Highly trained, compassionate caregivers who prioritize the well-being, growth and happiness of each child.
“We are very excited to be able to continue to expand our high-quality Early Learning Center,” said Adrienne Achenbach, ELC director. “We have seen the greatest area of need in the infant/toddler area from our community. I am proud to be able to continue to grow our amazing ELC with the help of so many amazing people.”
Construction will begin in early 2025 and will be completed no later than the 2025/26 school year, the release states.
Donors to the project are J. Ford Crandall Memorial Foundation, Beecher Foundation, John S. and Doris Andrews Memorial Fund, Penner Family Endowment, Frank and Pearl Gelbman Charitable Foundation, Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley and Walter E. and Caroline H. Watson Foundation.