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 – Entering Kindergarten
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, gymnastics and sports, gross motor skills space, nutritious snacks, and more.
After School Programs
A fun, educational program that helps elementary school children develop self-confidence, friendships, positive values, 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!
Early Education, 254 Essex Street, Beverly, MA
Ayers Elementary School, Beverly
Beverly Middle School, Beverly
Centerville Elementary School, Beverly
Cove Elementary School, Beverly
Hannah Elementary School, Beverly
North Beverly Elementary School, Beverly
YMCA Achievement Center, 254 Essex Street, Beverly
Gina Coughlin has worked at the Greater Beverly Early Learning Center since March of 2006. Gina started as a Teaching Assistant in the Toddler classroom and holds an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education. Gina accepted the Director position in 2022 and is passionate about early education and feels that all children no matter what age deserve a great learning experience.Â
Lorigan Sudak has been at the YMCA since 2005. Currently the Director of Childcare & Education Operations, Lorigan oversees all childcare operations. She has a BA in education and a master’s degree in special education and is a member of the Curriculum, Instruction, and Student Life Committee for Beverly Public Schools.
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.
