Welcome to JCC Chicago Early Childhood at Florence G. Heller JCC, located in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood.
Here, your child is at the center of all we do. We strive to provide the foundation for children to develop and grow while bringing Jewish values to life. From incredible classrooms to our beautiful outdoor space, our students have endless opportunities to learn, play, grow and make friends that last a lifetime.
524 W. Melrose St.
Chicago, IL 60657
773.938.8340
Hours
Core Childcare & Full-Day Preschool: 8:30am-5:00pm
Before Care: 7:30-8:30am
After Care: 5:00-6:00pm
Half-Day Preschool: 9:00-11:30am
With Lunch: 9:00am-1:00pm
Jenni has been at Florence G. Heller JCC for over 8 years, most recently as the Assistant Director, and before that as a lead teacher in the toddler and older infant classrooms. She has her BA in Psychology from the University of Illinois at Springfield and an MA in Clinical Counseling from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. For fourteen years, she also worked as a Developmental Therapist for the Illinois Early Intervention program. Jenni is passionate about providing an enriching environment to give each child an opportunity to explore and find new ways to learn through the world around them. She is committed to the Florence G. Heller JCC community and to growing strong, nurturing relationships with the children, families and teachers.
It is our passion and our privilege to provide your children with endless opportunities to learn, grow and explore. Deep understanding, love, support and care of every child is paramount to what we do. Our days are filled with music, creativity, outdoor playtime, celebrations of Jewish values and continuous exploration of the world around us.
Classrooms are the first community and we are so proud of those we build together every day.
