Preschool returns to YMCA this fall
FOR THE GAZETTE
STEVENS POINT — Stevens Point Area YMCA will once again be offering state-licensed preschool for ages 2 ½ – 4 years old (must be potty trained), ongoing September 2023 – May 2024. Registration is available for “Y” members and the general public.
Class 1 will be taking place on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 – 11:15 a.m. for children ages 2 ½ – 4 years old. Class 2 will be taking place Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 9 – 11:15 a.m. for children ages 3 – 4 years old. Children must be the age listed for each level by the first day of attendance. Class 2 has an age-appropriate swimming component (children must be 3 years old to swim).
The YMCA takes its role of providing a comprehensive developmental preschool program serious. The “Y” strongly believes that preschool should be family-centered to the greatest extent possible. Each class level provides social and educational experiences for children to gain confidence in the world around them and enhance their self-esteem.
About YMCA 4-Year-Old Kindergarten
The YMCA’s state-licensed 4-year-old kindergarten program, free to children in the Stevens Point Area School District, focuses on positive socialization skills and preparing for success in kindergarten. The 4K readiness program offers age-appropriate activities that help children develop academically, grow socially, master skills, make friends and become comfortable in a classroom setting. All the traditional preschool necessities are covered, with a focus on building strong character and preparation for kindergarten.
The Y, in conjuction with the Stevens Point School District, provides two sites for 4-Year-Old Kindergarten:
Stevens Point Area YMCA 4K, 1000 Division Street, Stevens Point, WI 54481
Plover 4K, Good Shepherd Church, 2000 Roosevelt Drive, Plover, WI 54467
For current openings and registration materials, visit www.spymca.org/child-care-center or call the Child Development Office at 715-342-2999. Financial assistance is available.
About the Y
Driven by its founding mission, the Y has served as a leading non-profit, committed to strengthening community for more than 177 years. The Y empowers everyone, no matter who they are or where they are from, by ensuring access to resources, relationships and opportunities for all to learn, grow and thrive. The Stevens Point Area YMCA has been learning and growing with area families for more than 50 years. Through its focus on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, the YMCA embraces and nurtures the promise that lives in all of us. The Y is about changing lives for the better. For more information about the Stevens Point Area YMCA, visit the website www.spymca.org.