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YMCA Licensed Preschool
About Preschool | Enrichment Classes | Monthly Special
The YMCA of Dane County Preschool offers each child an exciting opportunity to explore and understand the world at his or her pace and to develop a love for learning. We provide a developmentally appropriate curriculum in a child centered environment of warmth, friendliness, and freedom. Your child will have opportunities for exploring, experimenting, and questioning - which will encourage curiosity, creativity, and expression.
We provide an opportunity for children to develop self-confidence, social skills, and large and small motor skills. Since all children are individuals, we believe in developing the whole child . . . emotionally, physically, intellectually, and socially in accordance with his or her own needs and style. The YMCA offers a balance between structured and unstructured time. YMCA Part Day Preschool is held September through May, with summer options. Full Day Childcare programs run year-round. Lodi Full Day Child Care enrollment information.
Northeast YMCA is a Sun Prairie Four Kids (SP4K) partner. Please call 834-6672 for further information. |
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Quality Standards
• State Licensed
• City of Madison Accredited - Madison Sites
• YMCA Licensed Child Care Policy Manual
Enrichment and Specialty Programs
Enrichment and Specialty classes such as First Friends, Cooking up Science, and other classes that get your child moving are available at all three branches. Program descriptions, dates and fees are available above. To view the entire Program Guide, visit the Program Guides link above, or call for more information.
Staff
The preschool has a director who directs the program and supervises the teaching staff. Teachers have experience and backgrounds in early childhood or related fields. The entire staff participates in workshops, conventions, and courses pertaining to preschool education on a regular and on-going basis.
Unstructured Time
Unstructured time allows each child to initiate activities independently. During this time the child may try:
Art - exploring art materials that stimulate creativity and experimentation.
Dramatic Play - a dress-up corner, kitchen, puppets, and other imaginative play which foster children’s interests and social relationships.
Learning Games - Opportunities to develop cognitive skills incorporating early math, reading readiness and language skills.
Science Table - to introduce the children to basic science concepts through hands-on activities.
And . . . problem solving through building blocks, trucks, cars, puzzles and other small manipulatives.
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Structured Time
During this time children participate in a number of activities.
Group Time - Children participate in math and reading readiness activities, learn finger plays, songs, and games. This is a time to learn, listen, participate in group discussion and share ideas. These opportunities encourage development of language and social skills, and also develop each child’s ability to cooperate with others.
Story Time - Story time enhances each child’s ability to comprehend spoken and written words; through exposure to books, flannel board, and creative story telling.
Field Trips and Special Events - Children experience the world around them through out-of-classroom activities.
Small Groups - A teacher leads part of the class in one activity while the other teacher works with the rest of the class at different centers. This opportunity permits teachers to work closely with children in small groups and individually.
Music and Movement - We enjoy a variety of songs, records, musical games, creative movement and rhythmic activities. Music experiences are provided that help develop rhythm, memory, visual and language skills, and the joy of music.
Large Motor Activities - This includes group cooperative games, creative movement experiences, and activities using small equipment such as balls, hoops, parachute, etc. At times the children will also swim at the YMCA. This environment offers a rich resource for encouraging children’s growth and development.
Monthly Special
Each month the preschool department offers a special day of activities. Days can include: Beach Day, Dinosaur Day, Valentine's Day, Garden Day, Bugs and Butterflies, Fire Fighter Day, Pumpkin Day, Safari Day, A Special Ginger Bread House, etc. More information on monthly specials, dates and times are available above in the Program Guide.
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