Preschool & Kindergarten Readiness

YMCA Preschool and Kindergarten Readiness programs provide a safe, wholesome environment in which children can learn to communicate, cooperate and care about each other. Our low staff-to-child ratios give your preschooler one-on-one interaction with teachers.  For your convenience we offer two program options: a full day program and Preschool Enrichment, a morning program (available at Sterling only). Our programs offer scheduled and open activity time so children may learn from a group and discover independently, all under the supervision of our knowledgeable teachers.

Curriculum Literacy Language arts Sensory exploration Counting, measuring and patterns Creative arts Science and exploration Social and emotional development

Enrichment Gymnastics Swimming Music                            Sports /Yoga

Your Preschooler’s Day
Preschoolers learn through weekly themes that integrate each aspect of the curriculum. In the morning, children are encouraged to make choices and play at our learning centers.  Whether he chooses the sand table, writing table or dramatic play area, your child will learn cooperation, problem solving skills, sharing and planning skills, all while developing math and literacy skills. At circle time, children gather to listen to a story, sing songs and explore theme related discussions. Later they may attend gym class, take a swimming lesson, or bounce on the trampoline in our gymnastics center.  After lunch and quiet time, children may express their creativity with an art project or enjoy some outdoor playtime. When you pick him up, teachers will tell you all about his day, what projects he worked on, what skills he practiced and share a written daily report.