Walk into our JCC Early Learning Center (ELC) at Congregation Sha’aray Shalom in Hingham, and you will see the children playing, moving and having fun. It’s hard not to feel their joy. From toddlers to kindergarteners, ELC kids are active and engaged learners!
We're currently enrolling for the 2021-2022 school year. Join us for a Virtual Open House on Wednesday, 2/24 at 8pm! Register here for the Zoom link. We can't wait to see you there!
At a Glance: Hingham
Programs
- Toddler
- Preschool
- Pre-K
- Kindergarten
Ages
- 15 months to six years
Options
- Full week and part week
- 10 months
- Summer Program
Staff
- Director
- Professional educators
- Child Development Specialist
- Jewish Educator
JCC Family Membership
Student: Educator Ratio
- Meets or exceeds Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care guidelines
Licensing and Accreditation
- Licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- Accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
Contact Us
1112 Main Street
(at Congregation Sha’aray Shalom)
Hingham, MA 02043
781.752.4000
hingham-elc@jccgb.org
We invite you to experience all the fun and learning that goes on in our classrooms. Visit us to see if the JCC ELC is right for your family.


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Child-Centered Learning with a Jewish Foundation
Our curriculum encourages children to be actively engaged in their learning experience. Jewish values and traditions are an integral part of our program.
Recently voted Hingham’s number one preschool in the Readers’ Choice Awards, the JCC Early Center at Congregation Sha’aray Shalom is a centrally located school for children ages 15 months to 5 years.
We are housed in an inspiring, modern facility with sunlit classrooms and a spacious, on-site playground. Our diverse school community welcomes families of all faiths. Become part of our vibrant ELC community!