Pre-School Programs
HELPING THEM GROW
The Y is dedicated to providing young children with preschool education. Our programs encourage exploration, creativity and self expression through developmentally appropriate activities. Child guided learning experiences support healthy social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development. YMCA staff portray positive role models while providing care, which is supportive, nurturing, warm and responsive to each child’s needs.
Quicklinks: Preschool - Preschool Aquatics
Pre-School ProgramsThe Y is pleased to have completed the licensing process for preschool education programs that will help children prepare for kindergarten, gain social skills, be active and of course have fun. Fees are per month and will be adjusted for holiday months as needed. Classroom size is limited for both preschools, allowing us to have a comfortable number of students for reasonable adult to child ratios. We encourage parents to register early. There is a one-time registration of $15 per child. This is due when you register and needed to hold your child’s spot in the classroom. Monthly fees may be paid through automatic bank draft or in person at the YMCA prior to the start of each month. As with all YMCA programs, financial assistance for preschool fees is available for families who demonstrate financial need. The application process is simple and quick. You can download an application from the Y’s website at www.marionymca.org or obtain one from the Y service center. A second child in the same household participating in either Explore & Play or Kaleidoscope Kids will receive a 20% discount off of the regular fee.Click Here for more information |
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Explore & Play Form New Friendships This is a great first time preschool experience for young children. Caring teachers willhelp all children develop social skills, form friendships and begin to learn the basics needed for a strong education. There is an emphasis on large motor development and physical activity with 30 minutes of gym/Kids gym time each day.
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Kaleidoscope Kids Learn, Play, Grow This class will focus on helping older preschoolers prepare for kindergarten. Experienced teachers will help children gain important pre-math and pre-reading skills, expand their social skills and friendships, as well engage in physical activity that is important both for muscle and brain development.
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Preschool Sports |
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Looking to nurture your child’s development? Sign up for preschool sports. Preschool Sports is a monthly program emphasizing skills of various sports and socializing with others. Nurture Your Child’s Development A monthly program to teach preschool age children the fundamentals of different sports. Program will be run once per week with a different sport each month. Sign-up for one month or every month!
December - Tumbling
Sat. 9:15 AM—9:45 AM
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Parents can exercise worry free while your children play under adult supervision. Children may stay up to 2 hours per day. Fee is payable at the Service Center. No child is allowed without a Child Watch pass. Staff are certified in CPR and First Aid. Child(ren) can stay for 2 1/2 HOURS Maximum in one day.
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Pre-School Aquatics
PROVIDING GUIDANCE AND ENCOURAGEMENT AS THEY GROW
In YMCA Swim Lessons, not only are your children taught to swim in a caring way, but they also learn about personal safety, rescue skills, and water activities they can enjoy for a lifetime. Children progress through levels after mastering all the skills in each level. It often takes a child several sessions at one level before progressing to the next.
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Shrimps This course if for a child and parent or other trusted adult together in the water. During class, we introduce parents & children to an aquatic setting, teach basic water safety, introduce basic water skills, and have fun using water toys and interaction with other children. 9 months—20 months Sat. 9:15– 9:40 AM Members: $12 Program Participant: $45 |
Perch This course is for a child and a parent or other trusted adult together in the water. During class, we encourage children’s limited, but growing independence, focus on enhanced basic aquatic safety for parents and children, and encourage children to make purposeful movements in the water in response to verbal and visual cues. 21 months to 36 months Sat. 9:45—10:10 AM Members: $12 Program Participant: $45
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Pre-school lessons - Ages 3-5 years |
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Pike-New Swimmers Designed for new swimmers, this beginner level helps children develop safe pool behavior, adjust to the water and a group situation, & develop independent movement in the water. Mon. 6:00-6:25 PM OR Sat. 10:15—10:40 AM Members: $12 Program Participant: $45
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Eel-Advanced Beginners This advanced beginner level reinforces Pike skills. It is for children who are already comfortable in & under water and are comfortable with bobbing under water, being in a group & following instruction, moving through the water without an adult (with or without a float belt), and floating on front & back. Mon. 6:30-6:55 PM OR Thurs. 6:00 - 6:25 PM Members: $12 Program Participant: $45 |
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Ray-Intermediate At this level emphasis is on improving stroke skills & endurance . It is for children who have mastered all Eel skills and are comfortable with swimming widths of the pool without assistance on front with face in the water, on back & on side. Mon. 6:00-6:25 PM OR Sat. 10:45-11:10 AM Members: $12 Program Participant: $45
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