Financial Aid for Early Childhood Education
We know tuition and fees are an important part of your decision. Instead of hiding these details in fine print, we lay it all out clearly. Have questions? Our enrollment team is amazing at walking families through the numbers and helping you understand exactly what to expect.
There are a variety of financial aid opportunities available to families to help with the cost of quality play-based early childhood education. In addition to our in-house programs, we also accept California childcare subsidies.
We encourage families to start the registration process in Daxko while awaiting a response to their application to secure their preferred programs and schedule.
Below is an outline of the financial aid and grant programs Jewish Long Beach offers to families interested in enrolling in our program.
Fee Adjustments
Eligibility: Any family in need of financial assistance to participate in our ECE program, including Alpert JCC Membership fees.
Award Amount: Applicants may be awarded up to 30% of program fees (including tuition and membership)
Timeline: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. We aim to notify families of their award amount within 2 weeks of applying. Please note that incomplete applications may delay your award notification.
If you are awaiting a response on your application, be on the lookout for an email from a Jewish Long Beach staff member. You may be contacted by a staff member outside of the ECE program.
Application Requirements: The financial aid application will take around 10-15 minutes to complete. You will need to provide the following information:
- Employer contact information for you and your spouse/partner (if applicable)
- Values of family assets & liabilities (equities, investments, savings, loans)
- Gross earnings (income, salaries, child support, alimony, etc) and payments (rent, mortgage, loans, medical, etc)
- Most recent federal tax return (via file upload)
- TWO recent pay stubs (via file upload)
Your application will not be processed without the following:
- Completed Application. All questions on the Financial Aid/Fee Adjustment Application must be answered; those that are not applicable must be answered with N/A.
- Most recent copy of your completed Individual Federal Tax Return. If you are self-employed, please include business tax returns.
- Copies of your two most recent pay stubs and verification of any other income.
We require families to renew their applications each year so we can evaluate and accommodate changing personal circumstances. We understand our members’ lives change from year to year, and that while some may no longer need assistance, others may need to apply for additional support. This yearly renewal allows us to reconnect with our members to serve them to the best of our ability.
Jewish Connections Network
The Jewish Connections Network is a giving circle of passionate and generous donors with a simple goal: to ensure that every Jewish family in Long Beach can participate and feel at home at our Alpert JCC.
Eligibility: Families with at least one self-identified Jewish member of their household with a desire to participate in Jewish programs and education
Award Amount: Qualifying families may be awarded up to $4,000 per child per school year towards ECE tuition, and up to 50% of membership fees.
Timeline: JCN Grants are available on a rolling basis, with awards typically distributed within 2 weeks. Please note that incomplete applications may delay your award notification.
Application Requirements: The application will take around 5-10 minutes to complete.
Additional Funding Resources
We proudly partner with these third-party resources to provide further financial assistance for early childhood education. For more information, please contact the programs listed directly.
If you have received additional funding from a program not listed, please reach out so we may learn more.
Mayor's Fund (Long Beach Early Learning Hub)
The Long Beach Early Learning Hub can help you identify financial assistance and scholarships to help cover the cost of childcare. Your family size, income, and other family circumstances determine whether you qualify.
Crystal Stairs
Assists low-income families in paying for child care and managing work and family obstacles as they transition from welfare to work.
Children's Home Society (CHS)
Children’s Home Society of California (CHS) helps families find and pay for child care, and offers programs and services to support families and the child care community so that children can thrive in their development.
Stay in touch
Starting school is a big step, and we’re betting you have questions. Emily Gould, our Early Childhood Director, is here to help – whether you want to know more about our teaching approach or just need reassurance about that first day drop-off.
Contact Emily: (562) 426-7601 ext. 1091 or [email protected]
FAQs
Can I apply for multiple streams of aid?
Yes, qualifying families may apply for Fee Adjustments AND JCN Grants and combine their awards.
Does applying for aid affect my child's admission into ECE?
No, financial aid applications are reviewed separately from your enrollment to ensure fairness. In fact, we encourage parents to begin the registration process in Daxko to ensure their preferred program and schedule while awaiting results of their application. Please speak with the enrollment team for more information.
Is financial aid available year-round?
Yes, both Fee Adjustments and JCN grants are available on a rolling basis.
What's the difference between Fee Adjustments and JCN Grants?
Fee Adjustments are need-based as determined by your financial circumstances and available to all families regardless of religion.
JCN Grants are available to Jewish families, or households with at least one self-identified Jewish member, irrespective of financial need.
My award isn't sufficient - what are my options?
Please contact us to discuss your unique situation in more detail, and so that we may help in connecting you with other streams of funding.
Who can I talk to for more questions?
We are here to help! For more questions about tuition and financial aid, please contact:
Emily Gould - Early Childhood Education Director
[email protected] • (562) 426-7601 ext. 1091
Erica Silva - ECE Enrollment
[email protected] • (562) 426-7601 ext. 1090
Jamare Harris - Camp Komaroff Manager
[email protected] • (562) 426-7601 ext. 1093
Ray Brown - Chief Financial Officer
[email protected] • (562) 426-7601 ext. 1317
Kevin Giser - Chief Operating Officer
[email protected] • (562) 426-7601 ext. 1011
Do you offer scholarships for other programs outside of AJCC ECE?
More than just a preschool
When you join the Alpert JCC, you’re getting way more than early childhood education. Your whole family becomes part of our community, with access to:
