*Longmont YMCA Preschool
*The Y Preschool offers a preschool where a child’s development is closely monitored. Weekly themes are introduced and center-based activities are arranged that are challenging for the children as well as developmentally appropriate. Our preschool provides a nurturing environment and promotes the important values of caring, respect, responsibility and honesty.

All classes are located at the 1st Lutheran Church 803 3rd Ave and run Sept. — May.

2008-2009 School Year: REGISTER NOW.

For more information contact the Preschool Director at 303-776-2003 or 720-652-4719.

Registration Fee for all classes: $35.00

Preschool Classes
Ages 3-5 year olds (Children must be potty trained to attend).
2-day & 3-day a week classes introduce children to a scheduled routine, activities, and variety of materials in a classroom setting. The social atmosphere encourages children to move from center to center interacting with peers, while challenging themselves at activity centers. The program incorporates science, pre-math activities, arts, crafts, computers, stories and much more.

2 day:
T TH    9:00 a.m. — 11:30 a.m.

Fee: $115 per month
Member Fee: $95 per month

3 day:
M W F    9:00 a.m. — 11:30 a.m.

Fee: $135 per month
Member Fee: $115 per month

Kindergarten Readiness Classes
4 & 5 year olds
This 4-day a week class setting is designed for the year before a child enters Kindergarten. Children work on phonics, knowledge of the alphabet (including Sign Language of the letters), practice listening skills, language concepts, pre-math skills,number concepts, visual awareness and paper/pencil skills as they become more self-sufficient in a classroom with peers. The program incorporates math activities, arts, crafts, dramatic play, fine motor and large motor skills, computers, stories and much more.

4 day:
M T W TH (a.m.)    9:00 a.m. — 11:30 a.m.
M T W TH (p.m.)   1:00 p.m. — 3:30 p.m.

Fee: $155 per month
Member Fee: $135 per month

For more information, contact the Preschool Director, at 303-776-2003 or 720-652-4719.

* Early Years Center Events & Open House
Every month the Early Years Childcare Center has a family event or open house. This is an opportunity for parents to learn more and experience the EYC classroom. For more information contact Karen Wolfe at 720-652-4718.

September Open House
Wednesday, Sept. 3    6:00 p.m. — 7:00 p.m.

Trunk or Treat
Friday, Oct. 31    5:30 p.m. — 6:15 p.m.

November Open House
Monday, Nov. 3    6:00 p.m. — 7:00 p.m.

YMCA Early Years Childcare Center
Preschool care for ages 3 to entering kindergarten
Our state licensed center offers progressive programming and hands on learning opportunities for pre-school children. We encourage values important throughout life: kindness, caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. The day is balanced with learning and play; active and quiet times; large group, small group, and individual activities. We offer fine and gross motor skill development, language skills, art, science, music, cooking, swimming lessons, gym class, outdoor play, circle time, theme days, and computers. Nowhere will you find a program as complete as ours! For more information, please call Karen Wolfe, EYC Director at 720-652-4718.

Location: YMCA, 950 Lashley St.
Age: 3-5 years
M-F (a.m.)    7:00 a.m. — 6:00 p.m.
One-time Reg. Fee: $35 per child/$50 per family

Fee: $165/week or $41/day
Member Fee: $149/week or $37/day

*Kids Inc.
School Age Programs
Quality Care for Elementary Students
*The YMCA offers an excellent care program for elementary-aged children, with options that fit every child’s schedule. We feel that an organized, stable, and structured environment is imperative to conduct an effective program. Kids Inc. focus is on well-rounded fun, stability, and most of all, room for growth. Children are presented with options within their schedule.

Schools We Serve and Provide Transportation to and from:
Spangler, Loma Linda, Northridge, Central, Sanborn, Mountain View, Fall River, St. Johns, Columbine, Alpine and Rocky Mountain

Schools with YMCA Before and After School Programs:
Imagine Charter School at Firestone
Frederick Elementary

Schools with YMCA After School Programs:
Flagstaff Academy
Carbon Valley Academy

For more information on YMCA Kids Inc, please call 720-652-4731.

Download the Kids Inc. fee schedule here!

Click here to download the registration packet.

Kids Inc. Kindergarten Care

Kindergarten Care is designed to enrich your child’s half day Kindergarten experience with age appropriate activities. Hands-on learning projects and games will provide your child with the time to practice new skills learned in kindergarten.

Before AM Kindergarten: Breakfast snack, quiet activities and additional homework time will be available 6:30 AM until AM Kindergarten begins (between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM depending on school). Located at the YMCA with transportation provided to select area schools.

After AM Kindergarten: Time for lunch (you bring), and afternoon enrichment activities are available from when school lets out (between 11:00 AM-12:00 PM depending on school) until 6:00 PM. Located at the YMCA. We will be responsible for transportation from select area schools.

After PM Kindergarten: Join our after school program for great activities and fun! Afternoon snack and transportation are provided. The program runs from the end of school (2:30-3:30 PM depending on school) until 6:00 PM. Located at Carbon Valley Academy, Flagstaff Academy, and the YMCA.

Kids Inc. Before and After School Programs Kindergarten — 5th Graders

Designed to provide a safe, fun and enriching place for children to be before and after school plus days off school. Activities are designed for elementary-aged youth, with swimming, sports, art, science, creative play and lots of choices.

Before School: Breakfast snack, quiet activities and additional homework/study time will be available from 6:30 AM until school begins (8 AM - 8:30 AM depending on school). Located at the YMCA. We will be responsible for transportation to schools that are listed.

After School: Afternoon snack, activities and homework time are available from when school lets out (2:30 PM - 3:30 PM depending on school) until 6:00 PM. We will be responsible for transportation to schools that are listed.

Days Off School: Full day vacation camp programs are also available on days off school.
Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Fees:
$35 per day per child.
$20 per half-day per child
$30 Y member fee per child
$17 half-day Y member fee per child
Regular Kids, Inc. participants only pay $10 per day or $6 for a half-day!

Registration is required. A $5 late fee may apply. Look for special flyers or call 720-652-4731.

Click here for the Kids Inc. Information and Registration Packet

Kids Inc. Camp Jump Start

Safe, supervised and fun activities for kids on St. Vrain Valley School District late start days. Activity choices are swimming, sports or art. Transportation to school is included. The registration form is available below and also at the front desk.

Space is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration deadline is one week prior to the Late Start Day.

Wednesdays, Sept, 3, Oct. 1, Nov. 5, Dec. 3
6:30 am - school starts (2.5 hours later than regular start time)

Kindergarten - 5th grade

Fees:
$6.00 per day per child
$3.00 per day if you need a little help
$9.00 per day if you can help others

Click here for the Kids Inc. Information and Registration Packet