YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The Early Learning Center at the Jewish Community Center of Youngstown is expanding with a new classroom for ages 16 to 22 months.

The new classroom features:

  • 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 unique needs of infants and toddlers.
  • Highly trained, compassionate caregivers who prioritize the well-being, growth and happiness of each child.
The new classroom at the Early Learning Center at the Jewish Community Center of Youngstown.

“We are very excited to be able to expand our program,” said Adrienne Achenbach, director. “Our wait-list for this age group is always the greatest need, so this classroom will help serve more toddlers in our community. We appreciate all the donations that helped make this happen.”

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.

The JCC of Youngstown offers social, cultural, educational and recreational programs in a Jewish environment. Everyone is welcome. The JCC is an agency of the Youngstown Area Jewish Federation. For more information, click HERE.

Pictured at top: Vanessa Rivera and Valynne Anderson in the new classroom.