Salem Infant and Toddler Programs
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.
Salem Preschool Programs
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
Looking for a unique afterschool program? We are enrolling for VIBE, our Creative Arts Afterschool program at the Salem Y!
Funded in part by the City of Salem Department of Planning and Community Development, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
This program does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender or gender identity, familial status or genetic information.
Locations, Leadership, Flexible Pricing & More!
Early Education at the Salem YMCA
Bates Elementary, Salem
Bentley Elementary, Salem
Horace Mann Elementary, Salem
Witchcraft Elementary, Salem
VIBE at the Salem YMCA
VIBE offers a traditional after-school experience with an added focus on creativity, enrichment, and access to the arts. Students enjoy a balanced afternoon that includes homework time, group games, physical activity, creative projects, enrichment activities, and opportunities to socialize with friends.
Through our partnership with the Peabody Essex Museum (PEM), VIBE students participate in hands-on arts programming twice a week, with activities designed for different age groups. Students also have opportunities to participate in North Shore YMCA Theatre Company productions and, when available, explore pottery and ceramics through hands-on projects.
With a mix of everyday after-school fun and unique arts experiences, VIBE gives students a place to play, create, explore new interests, and connect with their community.
Child Care Contact
Contacto de cuidado infantil
Christine McClory, Director of Childcare Operations, mccloryc@northshoreymca.org
Ariel Ysalguez, Director of School Age Services, ysalgueza@northshoreymca.org 978-766-0835
Ashley Patient, Director of Early Learning, patient@northshoreymca.org 781-990-7076
Ivone Baez, Childcare Administrator, baezi@northshoreymca.org 781-990-7085
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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.
