El éxito empieza temprano
Elegir el preescolar adecuado puede ser el comienzo de una pasión por el aprendizaje que dure toda la vida. Por eso, los preescolares de la YMCA promueven la risa, así como el lenguaje, la alfabetización sin prejuicios, el pensamiento crítico y el Currículo Creativo. Al crear un ambiente de alegría, sentamos las bases para infinitas posibilidades educativas.
Actualmente, el preescolar se ofrece en cuatro ubicaciones de YMCA de Metro Chicago: Buehler YMCA , Fry Family YMCA , Indian Boundary YMCA y Sage YMCA.
Nuestro nuevo programa preescolar Little Explorers Nature se ofrece en dos ubicaciones: Indian Boundary YMCA y YMCA Camp Duncan.
Un niño coloreando
Enfoque en el desarrollo
Cuando se trata de ayudar a su hijo a prosperar, los programas preescolares de la YMCA se centran en las oportunidades de desarrollo, que incluyen:
- Habilidades de preescritura y lectura
- Habilidades matemáticas como contar, clasificar formas y combinar patrones
- Resolución de conflictos, reconocimiento de sentimientos y construcción de relaciones
- Habilidades motoras finas y gruesas
- Habilidades socioemocionales necesarias para la autorregulación
- Habilidades de autoayuda necesarias para una creciente independencia
Niños sonriendo
Preescolar de la naturaleza de los pequeños exploradores
Little Explorers es un programa preescolar diseñado para brindar a los estudiantes de 3 a 5 años una experiencia al aire libre totalmente inmersiva, fomentando una conexión profunda con la naturaleza y promoviendo al mismo tiempo el desarrollo holístico.
Niños usando bloques en su mesa.
Inscripción preescolar
¡Aceptamos inscripciones todo el año! Para obtener más información o programar una visita, complete el formulario de consulta de aprendizaje temprano.
Pintura con los dedos para niños
Qué esperar de Y Care
- Profesores altamente calificados y bien capacitados
- Entornos de aprendizaje limpios, atractivos, apropiados para el desarrollo y propicios
- Comidas y refrigerios orgánicos saludables y nutritivos
- Actividades educativas, clases de natación semanales y visitas mensuales de la biblioteca local
- Evaluaciones y exámenes de desarrollo
- Servicios de apoyo para niños con discapacidades
- Recursos y referencias para servicios sociales
- Oportunidades para la participación de los padres
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Signing up your child for preschool is an exciting time! There are many benefits of attending preschool. It provides structure and consistency for children and teaches them social skills, self help skills, and independence. Preschool also supports cognitive development, preparing children for kindergarten.
Every child develops at their own pace, so there's no rule of when your child should start preschool. If you're unsure whether or not preschool is currently a good fit for your child, visit your local YMCA preschool and meet with your Youth Development Director for more information. -
Children typically start preschool around the age of 3 years old. However, some children and programs will start preschool as early as 2 years old.
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We offer preschool for children ages 2 to 5 at four Y locations:
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Visit your local YMCA preschool and meet with your Youth Development Director or Early Learning Program Manager. They are more than happy to give you a tour of our space and assist you in the process of signing your child up for preschool!
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Registration for preschool at the YMCA is accepted year round, provided that there are openings in the classroom.
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Most preschool settings require children to be potty trained. However, at the YMCA, we work hard to accommodate your child’s needs. Check in with your local Y preschool to ask if they have any programs for non-potty trained children.
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Our YMCA preschools have programs operating from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Check with your local center for their specific hours and current programs.
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Preschool children can be grouped by age: ages 2 to 5.
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The YMCA’s preschool teachers are Teacher Qualified per Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) regulations. Each of our teachers also receives a minimum of 15 hours of continued professional development every year.
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Our YMCA preschools prioritize a safe learning environment. We follow the required Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) regulations for teacher to child ratios:1 teacher per8 children age 2 and 1 teacher per 10 children ages 3 to 5.
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Our YMCA preschool programs use a redirection and choice providing approach which is designed to support children in the learning process.
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We strive to provide your child with a constructive and rewarding learning environment! Our YMCA preschool programs implement creative curriculums in all classrooms. We also provide academic assessments and developmental screenings such as Ages and Stages (ASQ). Together, this information supports the teachers in understanding where each child needs more support.
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Yes, most meals are provided by an all-organic food vendor that supports all dietary restrictions. Check with your local preschool for more information on the meals served.
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Our preschool program's daily schedule is built around a creative curriculum that allows time for children to have free choice and large motor activities, as well as small group learning activities. During group time, children will work on fine motor development, large motor development, and kindergarten readiness activities.
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The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) requires all children in full day programs to be offered a nap time.