Infant & Toddler Programs 6 weeks to 2.9 years:
Infants enjoy a wholesome environment where they begin to discover the world around them. With low child-to-staff ratios, the staff creates individualized schedules to meet each child’s needs, and parents receive daily communication, ensuring everyone stays on the same page when it comes to their care. Toddlers, with guidance throughout the day, navigate social situations, investigate cause and effect relationships and build on essential early language and motor skills. Daily routines give children the opportunity to develop a sense of security, confidence, and willingness to engage with their peers.
Preschool Program 2.9 – 5
Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten programs provide a safe, nurturing 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. When your child takes part in our Preschool or Kindergarten Readiness program, they will have a solid foundation for a lifetime of learning. Programs include creative curriculum, STEAM, literacy and arts, sensory play, age-appropriate activities including swimming, and sports, gross motor skills space, nutritious snacks, and more.
After School Programs
A fun, educational program that helps elementary school children, starting in Kindergarten, develop self-confidence, friendships, positive values, and academic achievement, while building a sense of community. We offer care during school vacations, snow days, and half days. Each child registered for the school-age program also receives a Free YMCA Youth Membership. Licensed by the State of Massachusetts, Department of Early Education and Care.
- Daily planned S.T.E.A.M. curriculum (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math)
- Social-emotional / team-building activities
- Daily homework time
- Physical activity time
- FREE youth membership
- Coverage on early release days, vacation weeks, holidays and snow days
- Enrichments such as Yoga, Zumba, Art, Sports
Locations, Leadership, Flexible Pricing & More!
Byrnes Family Early Education Center
at the Cape Ann YMCA
7 Gloucester Crossing Rd., Gloucester
Beeman Elementary School, Gloucester
East Veterans Elementary School, Gloucester
Plum Cove Elementary School, Gloucester
Rockport Elementary School, Rockport
West Parish Elementary School, Gloucester
Along with open communication between the director, teachers and families including newsletters, emails and face to face conversations, our early education program uses the Kaymbu app to ensure consistent communications with families. In Kaymbu, we share pictures, your child’s discoveries as well as developmental updates.
