Child Care Programs for children Infants through Pre-Kindergarten
PRESCHOOL & SWIM ALL IN ONE DAY?
We are the only preschool to provide readiness for Kindergarten,
water safety, and swim lessons all during the school year.
Registration for the 2007 – 2008 school year is underway
There are only 10 spots left. Don’t be the last one!
Day Care:
The “Y”s state licensed Day Care is open to serve the community’s need for quality childcare. The program is for children ages 6 weeks through 5 years old and is designed to meet the child’s needs socially, emotionally, physically, and intellectually with age appropriate activities. For those children who are 3 years old and 100% potty trained, we offer structured swim lessons during the morning hours twice a week. The YMCA’s well trained staff provides the best possible care in a warm and loving atmosphere. We are part of the Keystone Stars program as well as working in conjunction with the Wilkes-Barre Area School District in the Pre-K Counts Program.
Live “Y”ers, (2 ½ to 3 ½ years old)
A readiness for preschool program designed for our younger friends who do not necessarily have to be potty trained. We emphasize on socialization, listening skills, and sharing. Children enjoy arts and crafts, songs, stories, games, and group play. Classes meet twice a week for two hours a day. Class sizes are limited.
Class Times:
Mon & Wed 10:30 – 12:30pm
Tues & Thurs 10:00 – 12:00pm
Tues & Thurs 10:15 – 12:15pm
Wed & Fri 10:30 – 12:30pm
*Before and aftercare is available at an additional hourly fee for those in need of extended hours.
Little Beavers (3 ½ to 5 years old)
A September through May pre-school program designed for children to encourage growth and stimulate learning. This curriculum based program includes concepts such as, Life in Winter, Apples, The Body, Health and Nutrition, Christmas Around the World just to name a few. The children participate in gym class each day they are here and receive structured swim lessons twice a week. We will also go on field trips once a month weather permitting. Classes meet 2 or 3 days per week for 4 hours per day. Children must be between the ages of 3 ½ to 5 years old and 100% POTTY TRAINED. Class sizes are limited.
Class Times:
Mon, Wed, Fri 9:15 – 1:15pm Tues & Thurs 9:15 – 1:15pm
9:30 - 1:30pm 9:30 – 1:30pm
9:45 – 1:45pm 9:45 – 1:45pm
10:00 – 2:00pm 10:00 – 2:00pm
10:15 – 2:15pm 10:15 – 2:15pm
*Before and aftercare is available at an additional hourly fee for those in need of extended hours.
Drop-in Babysitting
The “Y” provides child care for those who need a babysitter for a few hours now and then. Calling ahead to schedule a time for care is a must. Please call extension 119 for more information and cost. You do not have to be a member of the YMCA to use this service. Maximum hours of care for babysitting, is no more than exactly 4 hours a day.
Financial assistance is available for those in need for any of the child care programs except drop in babysitting.
For more information please call Heather Lavelle our child care director at
823-2191 ext. 140 or by email Heather.Lavelle@wbymca.org
or Trisch Madaya our Assistant Child Care Director at ext. 118. or by email Trisch.Madaya@wbymca.org