We would love to have you visit us!
Taking a tour offers families a chance to meet our Directors, see our classes in action, and learn more about our unique educational approach.
We’re committed to supporting you on your journey as a new parent.
Here, you’ll discover opportunities to bond through your little one with music, fitness and play. You’ll connect with a community of new parents to help guide you through a time of change. We provide activities that promote your child’s physical, social/emotional, and cognitive development, and family programs that build community and create opportunities to share time together.
Programs
This is the essential Music Together® class, one that a child can attend from birth through age five. Based on the recommendations of child development researchers, this class groups children of a variety of ages, which fosters natural, family-style learning. Younger children enjoy watching and imitating older ones; older children learn by leading younger ones; and adults enjoy having their whole family in class together. Each child participates at his or her own level in singing, moving, chanting, listening, watching, or exploring musical instruments. Any caregivers—parents, grandparents, nannies—can bring the children. The whole family is welcome for this important family music experience.
Northbrook – ‘Z’ Frank Apachi
Fridays | Jan 10-Mar 13 | 9:30-10:15am OR 10:30-11:15am
3050 Woodridge Lane, Northbrook
$215 (1 child)
$110 (2nd child)
Third child free
If you have questions please contact Tiffany Gates Etchell: director@harmonioushorizons.com or 847.906.3190.
Have fun with your little one and connect with other families when you Stay & Play at the J! Our infant/toddler play spaces have been expertly designed with the littlest hands, feet, and bodies in mind. Stay and Play at the J is a no-cost, drop-in playtime for children and infants to 36 months, with a caregiver.
Chicago | Florence G. Heller JCC
Sundays | 10:00am-12:00pm (Not available 1/5)
Mondays | 2:30-4:30pm
Thursdays | 10:00am-12:00pm
524 W. Melrose, Chicago
773.938.8340
Glencoe | JCC Chicago Early Childhood at Am Shalom
Tuesdays | 10:00-11:00am
(Closed 12/24, 12/31, 3/24)
840 Vernon Ave., Glencoe
847.835.0008
Lake Zurich | Jacob Duman Early Childhood Center
Mondays & Wednesdays | 9:00-10:00am
(Closed 12/25, 1/1)
23280 N. McHenry Rd., Lake Zurich
847.901.0620
Northbrook | ‘Z’ Frank Apachi
Currently closed for construction.
Prioritize your own well-being, connect with your baby in new ways, and meet other parents in your community with this six-week health and wellness series presented by JCC Chicago.
Each week consists of a 45-minute fitness activity along with a light snack and time to schmooze. Great for mom, dad or both together with baby! $5 drop in babysitting for older siblings will be available (Bernard Weinger JCC only).
Lakeview – Florence G. Heller JCC (NEW LOCATION)
Sundays | Feb 9-Mar 15 | 9:15-10:30am
524 W. Melrose, Chicago
Six Weeks
$80 (1 child)
$120 (2 children)
Northbrook – Bernard Weinger JCC
Sundays | Feb 9-Mar 15 | 10:30-11:45am
300 Revere Dr., Northbrook
Six Weeks
$80 (1 child)
$120 (2 children)
Contact Jen Streicher at 224.406.9223 or JStreicher@jccchicago.org for more information.
This program is made possible by a grant from jBaby Chicago, a program of the Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago.
Intro to Preschool is a gentle introduction to the structure of a preschool classroom setting. Children will meet new friends, enjoy circle time, art activities and so much more in 2 classes a week, 2.5 hours a day.
Ages: 18-24 mos.
Days: Weds. & Fri. | Begins Jan. 8
Location: ‘Z’ Frank Apachi in Northbrook
For more information, please contact Leanne Nathan at 847.272.8707 or lnathan@jccchicago.org.
Join Miss Ilana for music and sensory activities at this FREE playtime for children 0-3 with caregiver.
W. Rogers Park @ Bernard Horwich JCC
Mondays, 1/27, 2/24, 3/30, 4/20, 5/18 | 9:15-10:00am
3003 W. Touhy Ave., Chicago
Free
We also have Drop In, Tune Up, Play on in Evanston!
Evanston @ Beth Emet Synagogue
Thursdays, 1/9, 2/13, 3/12, 5/14, 6/4 | 10:00-10:45am
1224 Dempster St., Evanston
Free
Join our own Miss Mara and celebrate Shabbat together through art, music, literature, and sensory experiences. For children 6 mos.-3 years with caregiver.
Lake Zurich @ Jacob Duman Early Childhood Center at Lake County JCC
Fridays, January 17-March 6 | 10:45-11:45am
23280 N. Old McHenry Rd., Lake Zurich
$128