At JLU, learning goes beyond academics. Our Christ-centered program nurtures both the heart and mind, helping children understand how deeply they are loved and valued.

We emphasize Christian character by encouraging students to care for one another, respect their teachers, and make thoughtful, positive choices each day. This focus on faith and values sets JLU apart, offering a truly unique educational experience in the Rochester area.

The JLU curriculum meets and exceeds New York State early childhood education standards, providing a strong foundation for lifelong learning. Guided by extensive experience in early childhood education, our center director thoughtfully develops and continuously refines each classroom’s curriculum.

By blending age-appropriate developmental milestones, academic learning, and faith-based principles, we create a program that is both engaging and meaningful. This balanced approach ensures that every child is supported intellectually, socially, and spiritually.

For our youngest learners, infant and toddler developmental progress is closely monitored and documented by teachers to keep parents informed of important milestones and growth.

Preschool and Pre-K students build individual portfolios throughout the year that showcase their learning, creativity, and development. These portfolios are shared with parents during February conferences and sent home in June, allowing families to see and celebrate how much their child has learned and accomplished throughout the year.

At JLU Child Care, we carefully screen and interview every teacher to ensure they meet our high educational standards while also demonstrating a genuine love and passion for working with children. Our educators regularly participate in advanced training sessions and professional development opportunities to stay current with fresh ideas, best practices, and strong teaching principles. We are proud of our dedicated staff and the positive impact they make every day.

Our classroom teachers create weekly lesson plans based on engaging themes and curriculum goals, which are sent home each week so families can stay connected to their child’s learning experience.

The safety and security of our students is one of our highest priorities. Our commitment to safety is demonstrated through our biometric check-in system located at each entrance. All staff members, parents, and authorized pick-up individuals are required to scan their fingerprint for secure access into the building.  To further protect our children, all visitors must sign in upon arrival and are escorted through the center by a staff member at all times.

For the safety of every child, our teachers will only release students to individuals listed on the child’s authorized pick-up list. If someone not listed will be picking up your child, written permission must be provided in advance.

We believe strong parent communication is one of the keys to a successful early learning experience. That’s why we use the Procare app — a convenient, secure, and easy-to-use platform that keeps families connected to their child’s day every step of the way.

Through Procare, parents can enjoy:

• Direct communication with teachers and administrators
• Real-time updates, announcements, and reminders
• Daily classroom reports and important center information
• A simple way to stay involved in their child’s learning and development

By using one centralized communication system, families can feel confident that important messages are received quickly and efficiently, giving parents greater peace of mind and a stronger connection to their child’s classroom experience.

To help create a safe and inclusive environment for all children, every product used in our center is peanut and tree nut free. Our kitchen staff carefully follows allergy-safe procedures and takes every precaution to meet the individual dietary needs of our students.

To provide an added layer of safety and care, each classroom is equipped with detailed ingredient information for all food products served in the center. This allows our teachers to stay informed and prepared to confidently care for every child’s unique needs throughout the day.

Children with food allergies may be provided with safe substitute meal options, and families are welcome to supply meal components when needed to ensure their child’s comfort and well-being.