YMCA - First Steps & Preschool

Child Care - First Steps Preschool

2 YEAR OLD PROGRAM:

1 Day a Week
Age: Child must be 2 years old by December 1st
Ratio: 1 Teacher to 10 Parents & Children
Day: Tuesday Sessions 12:00-1:30 pm
Tuition: $54/month for 8 months
Program: Our 2 year old program is a preschool readiness program. With parent participation, children have the opportunity to participate in their first classroom experience. The program has a flexible routine, encouraging children to explore, try new things and make new friends. Lots of play time, arts & crafts, music and movement are included.

3 YEAR OLD PROGRAM:

2 Days a Week
Age: Child must be 3 years old by December 1st and be potty trained
Ratio: 1 Teacher & 2 Assistants to 18 Children
Days: Tuesday & Thursday
Hours: Morning Sessions 9:00-11:30 am - Afternoon Sessions 12:15-2:45 pm
Tuition: $118/month for 10 months
Program: Our 3 year old program stresses socialization and interaction yet introduces that academic element in a un and motivating environment. Often planned around weekly themes, the program includes many age appropriate, hands-on projects and lessons.
Working with glue, crayons, scissors, clay, sand, and occasionally “goop” helps stimulate the development of a child’s fine motor skills. Both gym time and swimming lessons help children build strong gross motor development.

4 YEAR OLD PROGRAM:

3 or 5 Days a Week
Age: Child must be 4 years old by December 1st and be potty trained.
Ratio: 1 Teacher and 2 Assistants to 21 Children
Days: Monday/Wednesday/Friday
Hours: Morning Sessions: 9:00-11:30 am - Afternoon Sessions: 12:15-2:45 pm
Tuition: $151/month for 10 months

Days: Monday-Friday
Hours: Morning Sessions: 9:00-11:30 am - Afternoon sessions 12:15-2:45 pm
Tuition: $265/month for 10 months
Program: For our 4 year olds we offer a kindergarten readiness program. The program helps them adapt to their first formal classroom environment. Trained and caring teachers encourage your child’s learning by helping them develop self-worth, independence and a sense of accomplishment. A fun-based curriculum will introduce the basic
needs for kindergarten and encourage your child to thrive.
Classroom challenges will be modified for all levels, allowing children to work, play and learn at their own pace.
Simple science, basic math, computer, and basic academics will be incorporated into a typical school day.
Silly songs, gym, swimming lessons, games and just plain fun make the program complete.

***A $55.00 non-refundable registration fee is required at the time of sign-up for all preschool programs.

***If you reside in the Middletown School District and your child will be 4 by December, you could be eligible for our free Universal Prekindergarten Program. Contact the Middletown School District for more details!