2022/2023 School Year registration opens April 25th for current participants and May 9th for non-participants.
We believe at the Western Family YMCA that all kids deserve the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve. That’s why child care and early learning programs at the Y focus on holistically nurturing child development by providing a safe and healthy place to learn fundamental skills, develop healthy, trusting relationships and build self-esteem through the Y values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
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POC is accepted. Please reach out to our registrar at westernydcoffice@ymcade.org prior to registering.
Our pre-school program is for children ages 3 years through 5 years old. This program provides a beneficial social experience and a good foundation for future education. Experienced teachers and assistants utilize child-centered activities to encourage attentive listening skills, pro-social behavior, and provide opportunities to increase self-awareness. Our curriculum incorporates Math, Science/Sensory, Language/Literacy, Art and Social and Emotional Development. Our staff provides a safe, nurturing, and family-oriented environment while exposing children to developmentally age-appropriate activities. Your children will have the opportunity to enjoy themes that encourage the use of their imaginations while supporting social, emotional, and intellectual growth. Physical activities are promoted through weekly swim and gym opportunities. Children must be toilet trained to enter the program. Your contact is Bonnie Haigh at bhaigh@ymcade.org. Program Highlights Please call the Western Family YMCA Youth Development Center at (302) 453-0123, or email westernydcoffice@ymcade.org to register for Preschool or Before and After School Care.Full-Day Preschool (3 – 5 years) (Temporarily Unavailable)
Located: Meadowood School (near the Y)
Hours: 7 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Preschool Part Day Offerings (3 – 5 years) (Temporarily Unavailable)
Children ages 3-5 are welcome! Our staff provides a safe, nurturing and family-oriented environment while exposing children to developmentally age-appropriate activities. Your children will have the opportunity to enjoy themes that encourage the use of their imaginations while supporting social, emotional, and intellectual growth. Physical activities are promoted through weekly swim and gym opportunities. Children must be toilet trained to enter the program.
Giant Step Preschoolers can stay a little longer! Through this program, children have the opportunity to eat lunch with their friends and have a little more time to play. Please provide your child with a healthy, nut-free lunch and drink. Children must be enrolled in Giant Step Preschool to participate.REGISTRATION:
Before and After School enrichment is an activity-based program designed to enhance the social, physical, emotional and intellectual growth of all children within a safe, care fun and supportive environment. Our Program offers homework assistance, a daily snack, diverse recreation and enrichment activities, and access to YMCA youth programs.
HOURS:
Before Care begins at 7 a.m. – until school starts
After Care begins after school ends until 6 p.m.
LOCATIONS:
All Before and After School Care is held at the schools listed below.
Red Clay Consolidated Schools
- Marbrook Elementary School
- Anna P. Mote Elementary School
- Heritage Elementary School
- Forest Oak Elementary School
- Baltz Elementary School
Christina Schools
- Brookside Elementary School
- Maclary Elementary School
- Gallaher Elementary School
- Wilson Elementary School
- Smith Elementary School
2021/22 School Year Monthly Fees
Before Care Only:
Full Member: $340
Non-Member: $410
After Care Only:
Full Member: $415
Non-Member: $500
Before and After Care:
Full Member $530
Non-Member: $645
(Temporarily Unavailable)
Out-of-school care is held at the Western Family YMCA during in-service days and school holidays. Your child can be engaged in social and educational activities while having fun. Parents, please pack a lunch for your child if you are participating in the Y’s School is Out program.
*This program is only for youth enrolled in Before and After School Care.
Fee Per Day: $50