Preschool & Pre-Kindergarten Programs

A. Developmental Focus

• Social & Emotional Development:
• Activities: Group games, role-playing, and emotion recognition exercises.
• Goals: To help children understand and express their emotions, build relationships, and work cooperatively.
• Cognitive Development:
• Activities: Puzzles, memory games, simple science experiments, and early problem-solving tasks.
• Goals: To enhance cognitive abilities through exploration and problem-solving, introducing concepts like numbers, letters, and patterns.
• Language Development:
• Activities: Storytelling, rhyming games, vocabulary building, and interactive read-aloud sessions.
• Goals: To expand vocabulary, improve listening skills, and develop early reading and writing skills.
• Physical Development:
• Activities: Gross motor activities like climbing, running, and dancing; fine motor activities such as drawing, cutting, and building.
• Goals: To develop coordination, strength, and dexterity through structured and free play.

B. Curriculum Areas

• Literacy: Stories, phonics, letter recognition, and interactive reading sessions.
• Math: Counting, basic addition and subtraction, sorting, and pattern recognition.
• Science: Simple experiments, nature exploration, and sensory activities.
• Art: Painting, drawing, crafting, and creative expression.
• Music & Movement: Singing, dancing, and exploring rhythm through musical instruments.
• Social Studies: Learning about families, communities, and different cultures through discussions and activities.

• Preschool/Pre-K 4 days/week: Member – $530 Non-Member – $580
• Preschool/Pre-K 5 days/week: Member – $600 Non-Member – $650
• Drop-in rate: $60 per day
• Financial assistance available for qualifying families.
• ICCP Accepted

At the YMCA Learning Center, our Pre-Kindergarten Program is dedicated to providing a dynamic, supportive environment where children can build a strong foundation for future academic and personal success. We aim to foster a love of learning through engaging, hands-on experiences that prepare children for their transition to kindergarten

A. Developmental Focus

• Social & Emotional Development:

  • Activities: Role-playing, group activities, and discussions about feelings and friendships.
  • Goals: To help children manage emotions, build positive relationships, and work cooperatively.

• Cognitive Development:

  • Activities: Puzzles, early science experiments, and simple problem-solving tasks.
  • Goals: To develop critical thinking, understand basic concepts, and explore new ideas.

• Language Development:

  • Activities: Storytelling, phonics games, vocabulary-building activities, and language arts.
  • Goals: To expand vocabulary, improve comprehension, and develop early reading and writing skills.

• Physical Development:

  • Activities: Gross motor skills through outdoor play, fine motor skills through art and manipulation activities.
  • Goals: To build coordination, strength, and dexterity.

B. Curriculum Areas

• Literacy: Storybooks, letter recognition, phonics, and early writing activities.
• Math: Counting, simple addition and subtraction, sorting, patterns, and shapes.
• Science: Observations, experiments, and discussions about the natural world.
• Creative Arts: Drawing, painting, crafting, and exploring different artistic media.
• Music & Movement: Singing, dancing, rhythm games, and exploring musical instruments.
• Social Studies: Learning about families, communities, cultures, and holidays

• Preschool/Pre-K 4 days/week: Member – $530 Non-Member – $580
• Preschool/Pre-K 5 days/week: Member – $600 Non-Member – $650
• Drop-in rate: $60 per day
• Financial assistance available for qualifying families.
• ICCP Accepted