Sid Jacobson Jewish Community Center

Ages and programs

Reported to Office of Children and Family Services (New York City center-based programs are permitted by NYC DOHMH and published separately; NYC family, group family and school-age programs are OCFS-overseen and included here) by Sid Jacobson Jewish Community Center and published in the state licence record. Availability is not the same as licensing, so confirm openings directly.

Hours

Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.

What New York licensed

The state describes Sid Jacobson Jewish Community Center’s capacity as “72 Toddlers, 151 Preschoolers and 40 School-Aged Children”. Each figure is a ceiling OCFS set, not a count of children enrolled or places free.

Toddler places

72

Preschool places

151

School-age places

40

Program opened

November 15, 1996

Registration through

November 14, 2027

School district

Roslyn

OCFS region

Long Island Regional Office

Amenities and accessibility

Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.

How the reviews split

The 4.2 average comes from 74 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.

• 5 star54
• 4 star5
• 3 star3
• 2 star2
• 1 star10

From Google

Recent parent reviews

• ★★★★★

  I’m a big fan of the JCC—the facility is great, the crowd is vibrant and diverse, there's great programs, and the staff is smart and genuinely helpful. So why only four stars? I joined to swim, and the pool itself is excellent. The problem is what happens right before people get in: no one showers. I've seen people go straight from the basketball court, still schvitzing, into the jacuzzi (ew!). I’ve even seen lifeguards hop in without rinsing off. When even the referees aren’t following the rules, as stated on the sign there, it’s not a great sign. All this isn't exactly appetizing. I’ve lived abroad and traveled quite a bit, and there's a cultural aspect to this. In France, skipping the pre-swim shower is unthinkable. In Iceland, someone actually supervises your scrub-down before you’re allowed into the hot pots. In Mexico City, where I swim in a private gym akin to the JCC, it’s definitely enforced. In Japan—forget about it. I’ve raised this three times with Steve Miller, the director of health and wellness. His view is that they add enough chlorine to kill the germs and that people should know better, but there’s no real way to enforce it—lifeguards need to watch the pool, not police showering. (Though they do other distracted things like testing the water.) His proposed solution has been new signage--but who knows when? And I’m skeptical a sign will succeed where social norms have failed. It comes down to education. Most people in the pool where caps, for instance. Why? That's what they were told. So, why not tell them to shower? It's simply a matter of priorities, which this doesn't seem to be. Maybe I’m the only one who cares—based on the evidence, that might be true. But for a place that does so many things right, this one issue, for me, is hard to ignore.

  Robert WalzerApr 15, 2026
• ★★★★★

  I cannot say enough wonderful things about Early Childhood program. Under the leadership of Debra Kessler, the director, this department truly exemplifies what high-quality early childhood education should look like. Debra and her staff consistently go above and beyond to support not only the children, but the families as well. Their professionalism, warmth, and genuine care are evident in every interaction. They are proactive in identifying and mitigating issues before they become concerns, and when challenges do arise, they handle them thoughtfully, collaboratively, and with clear communication. Families are never left guessing — the team provides guidance, reassurance, and practical solutions that make a real difference. What truly stands out is their availability and responsiveness. Debra and her team are always accessible, willing to answer questions, provide updates, and offer support. They understand that early education is a partnership with families, and they foster that partnership with transparency, empathy, and consistency. Debra, in particular, is the glue that keeps everything together. Her steady leadership, calm presence, and commitment to excellence create a strong foundation for both staff and families. She leads with integrity and heart, ensuring that the program runs smoothly while maintaining a culture of respect, accountability, and care. Her ability to balance administrative leadership with genuine compassion makes a lasting impact on everyone involved. I highly recommend this program to any family looking for a safe, structured, and caring environment for their child.

  Lenny ShnayderFeb 11, 2026
• ★★★★★

  Not pleasant front desk. The security bosses people around and ranks you based on your skin color. Picking up at rush hour is a pain in the neck.

  L FJan 28, 2026
• ★★★★★

  I rejoined the JCC a few months ago and I really enjoy the facilities, the pool, steam room, sauna, workout area, and cardio. My family is also likes the JCC and compliment them on how clean and well maintained it is. I have taken a few classes which were really good and the teachers are personable. I plan on joining some of the programs they offer. This is a true community. I highly recomment the JCC.

  LJ DoyleDec 24, 2025
• ★★★★★

  My downtime place where I go work out at the gym then go do a few laps swimming and then some jacuzzi time. Definitely recommend this establishment has a lot of things going on and extremely clean.

  Jhanin OlavarriaNov 11, 2025
• ★★★★★

  I love going to the JCC for my respite program that I currently attend. The staff are amazing and helpful. The JCC has made my experience more independent and I am happy to have them part of my team and they help me become more independent. I loved Hope Fitness on Saturday program, Cooking, Zing, and so much more!

  Arielle RosenbaumAug 21, 2024

Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.