Last November, The Front Porch, after receiving a grant from Twice Is Nice Upscale Resale Boutique, announced that they were launching an intergenerational music exploration program with the seniors and preschoolers at JABA. The Front Porch was already supporting our Shining Stars preschool with weekly music classes, but now our preschoolers and seniors are engaging in music experiences together!

On Friday, January 27, we heard classics like Hokey Pokey, You are My Sunshine, and Country Roads.

"We're absolutely LOVING these intergenerational musical moments and sing-alongs with our friends over at JABA in Charlottesville," The Front Porch posted on Facebook. "It's been emotional to see the preschoolers and senior members interact, dance, and sing along to old (and new) favorites."

Every other Friday, Front Porch artists will be going to JABA to provide this musical enrichment to a combined group of senior members and preschoolers. (photos courtesy of the Front Porch)

Apply to JABA’s Shining Star Preschool today!

**Call 434.422.7481**

Virginia First Lady Pamela Northam (pictured above) toured three preschools in the Charlottesville area this week that exemplify affordable, high-quality early education in our area — Barrett Early Learning Center, Piedmont YMCA Early Learning Center, and JABA’s hining Star Preschool. All are beneficiaries of the Local Preschool Development Grant administered by United Way-Thomas Jefferson Area.

“Building out a robust accessible affordable early education system is a priority I think for all Virginians. The United Way has been leading a coalition in the Charlottesville area to expand access and quality and affordability for early care,” said United Way-Thomas Jefferson Area Board Chair Mike Chinn.

Well, now your child could attend JABA’s Shining Star Preschool Program!

We have openings for pre-school students (ages 4 and 5) and toddlers (ages 2 and 3) at our facility on Hillsdale Drive in Charlottesville. We have highly-trained staff and are Virginia Quality, CLASS, and ECERS and ITERS rated. We provide 2 snacks and a hot meal for our students. Our programs feature intergenerational activities with our senior friends in our JABA facility and in our community, field trips, guest speakers and events, engaging educational activities, and so much more.

Any questions, please contact Hollie Hendrickson (Director) at 434.422.7481 or hhendrickson@jabacares.org.

Musical guests from The Front Porch enrich the lives of seniors and preschoolers

JABA’s Shining Star Preschool has openings!

Well, now your child could attend JABA’s Shining Star Preschool Program!