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Preschool
Enrollment is rolling, however start dates after October 1 are not guaranteed and will be based on space available. If you are requesting a start date after October 1 please contact the program director. Children must be a minimum of 2 years and 8 months by December 31 to enroll in preschool. After December 31 children must be 3 years of age to start. A $50 non-refundable annual registration fee is due at the time of registration.
Children are like sponges – they watch and absorb knowledge, skills and values from everything and everyone around them. At the Y, we believe the values and skills learned early on are vital building blocks for quality of life and future success. That’s why our child care, afterschool and Amazing Kids Club programs are staffed with people who understand the cognitive, physical and social development of kids, the need children have to feel connected and supported in trying new things, and the caring and reinforcement parents and families need to help each other. At the Y, preschoolers experience early literacy and learn about their world. Most importantly, children learn how to be their best selves.
The core of our curriculum is to balance both teacher-directed and child-initiated learning, with an emphasis on responding to children’s learning styles and building on their strengths and interests. All of this is done through well-planned learning and activity centers including Library (language), Blocks (construction), Music and Movement, Art, Sand & Water (sensory), Outdoor Learning, Cooking, Science and Math.
Each day brings new learning opportunities as children are provided a framework within which they will make both self-directed and guided choices. The main difference between the programs listed below is the amount of curriculum time the program allows to reach curriculum goals and observe a child’s progress.
Jumpstart/ Preschool 5s (24-25 SY)
Jumpstart/Preschool 5s is a Pre-K Bridge Program for children turning 5 in 2024 that will not be attending Kindergarten in the Fall due to the September 1st birthdate cutoff or those who are looking for an extra year of preschool before beginning at the Elementary Schools.
Current Participant Registration Begins on January 2, 2024.
Y-members registration begins on January 15, 2024.
Community member registration begins on January 29, 2024.
Preschool (25-26 SY)
Current participant registration begins on January 6, 2025.
Y-members registration begins on January 13, 2025.
Community member registration begins on January 27, 2025.
| Preschool Full Day/ Jumpstart | Full Member Rate | Non-Member Rate |
| M-F (Family Membership Included) | $1,226 | $1,226 |
| MWF | $911 | $941 |
| TTh | $622 | $652 |
| M-F extended (for care until 6:00pm) | $1,273 | $1,273 |
Registration Information ($50.00 One time registration fee)
Available Sessions
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09/01/25 - 09/30/25
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Register Closes 09/01/2025 |
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10/01/25 - 10/31/25
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Register Closes 10/01/2025 |
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11/01/25 - 11/30/25
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Register Closes 11/01/2025 |
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12/01/25 - 12/31/25
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Register Closes 12/01/2025 |
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01/01/26 - 01/31/26
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Register Closes 01/01/2026 |
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02/01/26 - 02/28/26
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Register Closes 02/01/2026 |
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03/01/26 - 03/31/26
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Register Closes 03/01/2026 |
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04/01/26 - 04/30/26
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Register Closes 04/01/2026 |
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05/01/26 - 05/31/26
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Register Closes 05/01/2026 |
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06/01/26 - 06/30/26
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Register Closes 06/01/2026 |
Preschool (25-26 SY)
Current Participant Registration Begins on January 6, 2025.
Y-members full day registration begins on January 13, 2025.
Community member registration for full day programs begins on January 27, 2025.
Part day program registration opens on March 3, 2025.
| Full Day Preschool
6:30 am-6 pm |
Full-Member
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Non-Member
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| Mon-Fri * | $1239 | Free Membership |
| Mon/Wed/Fri | $807 | $834 |
| Tue/Thurs | $561 | $587 |
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Half Day Preschool 9 am-1 pm |
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| Mon-Fri | $670 | $697 |
Registration Information ($50.00 One time registration fee)
Available Sessions
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09/01/25 - 09/30/25
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Waiting List | |
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10/01/25 - 10/31/25
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Waiting List | |
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11/01/25 - 11/30/25
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Waiting List | |
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12/01/25 - 12/31/25
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Waiting List | |
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01/01/26 - 01/31/26
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Waiting List | |
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02/01/26 - 02/28/26
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Waiting List | |
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03/01/26 - 03/31/26
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Waiting List | |
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04/01/26 - 04/30/26
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Waiting List | |
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05/01/26 - 05/31/26
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Waiting List | |
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06/01/26 - 06/30/26
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Waiting List |
Preschool 3's (24-25 SY)
Current Participant Registration Begins on January 2, 2024.
Y-members full day registration begins on January 15, 2024.
Community member registration for full day programs begins on January 29, 2024.
Part day program registration opens on March 4, 2024.
Available Sessions
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04/01/25 - 04/30/25
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Registration Closed |
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05/01/25 - 05/31/25
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Registration Closed |
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06/01/25 - 06/30/25
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Registration Closed |
Preschool 3's (24-25 SY)
Current participant registration began on January 2, 2024.
Y-members begins on January 15, 2024.
Community member registration began on January 29, 2024.
Registration Information ($50.00 One time registration fee)
Available Sessions
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04/01/25 - 04/30/25
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Waiting List | |
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05/01/25 - 05/31/25
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Waiting List | |
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06/01/25 - 06/30/25
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Waiting List |
Preschool 4's (24-25 SY)
Current Participant Registration Begins on January 2, 2024.
Y-members registration for full day begins on January 15, 2024.
Community member registration for full day programs begins on January 29, 2024.
Part day program registration opens on March 4, 2024.
Available Sessions
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04/01/25 - 04/30/25
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Registration Closed |
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05/01/25 - 05/31/25
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Registration Closed |
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06/01/25 - 06/30/25
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Registration Closed |
Preschool 4's (24- 25 SY)
Current participant registration begins on January 2, 2024.
Y-members registration begins on January 15, 2024.
Community member registration begins on January 29, 2024.
Registration Information ($50.00 One time registration fee)
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
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04/01/25 - 04/30/25
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Waiting List | |
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05/01/25 - 05/31/25
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Waiting List | |
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06/01/25 - 06/30/25
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Waiting List |
Preschool Summer 2025
Preschool Summer is for those needing full time care during the summer months. Program runs from 6:30am-5:30pm M-F with part week options of MWF and TTh available.
| Preschool Full Day/ Jumpstart | Full Member Rate | Non-Member Rate |
| M-F (Family Membership Included) | $1,226 | $1,226 |
| MWF | $911 | $941 |
| TTh | $622 | $652 |
| M-F extended (for care until 6:00 pm) | $1,273 | $1,273 |
Registration Information
Available Sessions
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07/01/25 - 07/31/25
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Waiting List | |
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08/01/25 - 08/31/25
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Waiting List |
Preschool Summer 2025
Preschool Summer is for those needing full-time care during the summer months. Program runs from 6:30am-6:00pm M-F with part-week options of MWF and TTh available.
Summer registration will open for current participants ONLY on January 6, 2025.