The YMCA Early Learning Center at Veterans Memorial Elementary School cares for children ages one to five. Your child will enjoy fun, engaging, hands-on learning activities each day. All YMCA teachers have early childhood experience and at least 45 hours of training in toddler/pre-school development. Many of our teachers have their CDA or a BA degree in Early Childhood or Elementary Education. All YMCA teachers are CPR and First Aid certified. The YMCA believes in quality care and the teacher to child ratio is lower than state requirements.
Toddler Program (12 months to 3 years)
Focus on healthy development emotionally, socially and physically. Curriculum is age-appropriate for each classroom and incorporates fun themes with a learn through play philosophy.
Pre-School Program (3 to 4 years)
School readiness skills are part of the curriculum. Children participate in learning and are exposed to alphabet, numbers, reading and science. Children also enjoy group play, outdoor activities and physical activities.
VPK Program (4 years old by September 1 to 5 years)
Children in the VPK program are instructed with the research-based YMCA Creative Curriculum and with the ELLM Early Learning & Literacy Model. VPK Children must be four (4) years of age by September 1st and have a certificate from the Early Learning Coalition of Southwest Florida.
Important Information:
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Program Hours are 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday
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Full-and Part-Time Care is Available
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Schedule will follow CCPS instruction schedule; optional programming for summer 2009 will be offered
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Registration Fee: $50.00
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Annual Supply Fee: $25.00
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Full Curriculum/Lesson Plans
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Daily notes & weekly newsletters
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Great student/teacher ratio
Meals:
Parents Provide:
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Immunization and physical records
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Enrollment information -- allergy/medical concerns, authorized pick-up, emergency contacts
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Diapers and wipes
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Change of clothes
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Blanket and small pillow (rest-time cots will be provided)
For more information, please contact:
Beth Hatch (click to e-mail)
Director of Child Care Services
YMCA Child Development Center - Main Campus
(239) 597-5437
