Goldberg Early Childhood Center

An awesome experience for Dallas couples!

Have you heard about Togethering?

The J is excited to partner with this awesome org with our very own Tara Ohayon staffing the trip!

Togethering offers awe-inspiring immersive getaways for couples with at least one Jewish partner - and applications are now open for Dallas-based couples to join an upcoming trip to Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Designed for couples ages 25-40 in the early years of a committed relationship, the experience blends meaningful conversations about building a Jew-ish life, time in nature, and connection with a new community.

Trip details:

✨ October 7–11, 2026 (5 days / 4 nights)

✨ Apply by June 4, 2026

Know a couple who might be a great fit? Feel free to share this with them - they can learn more or apply here.

https://www.togethering.org/trips/dallas

Questions? Reach out to Sumiko at [email protected]

From tiny hugs in the J gym to graduating side by side at Akiba Yavneh Academy. 💙

Mia and Daniel met at the J Early Childhood Center years ago, and today they’re still best friends. Their friendship story began right here at the J and seeing these photos reminds us that the relationships built in early childhood can truly last a lifetime.

So now we want to know…

Where are our JCC Dallas Early Childhood alumni now?

Alumni and parents, we would LOVE to see photos and hear what you or your children are doing these days. Whether they’re in elementary school, graduating high school or college, starting careers, becoming parents themselves, or anywhere in between — share your stories and photos with us in the comments!

And just for fun… let’s see who can find the oldest Aaron Family JCC Early Childhood alum out there. 👀

Once a J kid, always a J kid. 💙

To our Pre-K graduates 🎓🤍

Yesterday’s Siyum was such a beautiful celebration of all the growth, friendships, learning, and memories shared during your time at GECC.

We are so proud of the kind, curious, and confident humans you are becoming. As you head off to kindergarten and beyond, know that you will always be a part of the BEST SCHOOL FAMILY EVER!

Keep asking questions, keep creating, keep exploring, and never stop being you. We can’t wait to see the ways you will grow and change the world. 🌎

Mazal Tov, Class of 2025–2026💙

A day of reflection, cleaning, and preparing for summer ☀️

We’re so grateful for the incredible year we shared together, celebrating those retiring, growing their families, and beginning exciting new chapters as they follow their dreams. 🤍

Thank you for being part of such a special 2025–2026 school year. That’s a wrap!

We are excited to invite all GECC families with children of all ages to our next JNature series event on Sunday, May 31st, from 9 AM to 3 PM, depending on your child’s class.
For $10 per child, you can partake in a teacher-led outdoor experience for both the child and the parent, designed to spark curiosity and a connection to nature.

Soaking up these last Pre-K memories ☀️

This week is bittersweet as we celebrate the retirement of one of our beloved teachers, Ms. Julie. 🤍
Ms. Julie has poured her heart into early childhood education, creating meaningful connections, nurturing young minds, and touching the lives of so many families along the way. Coming from a family of educators, Julie moved to Dallas and started her career within the Jewish community in 1990, her passion and dedication have left a lasting impact on our school family.

In 2010, Ms. Julie returned to the J with a group of Twos, and since then, she has continued to grow as an educator, mentor, and friend to so many. Her warmth, patience, and love for children will always be part of the heart of our school.

Thank you, Ms. Julie, for the years of laughter, learning, love, and memories. Your legacy will continue to live on in every child and family you’ve touched. Wishing you endless joy in this next chapter, you will always have a home here. 🤍

Have a special memory or photo with Ms. Julie? Share it below! ⬇️

Mud kitchen provocations come with endless discoveries ✨

A little sweetness from our Naturescape 🌳
The children were filled with wonder discovering peaches growing right from the tree and even more excited to taste them together 🍑🌳