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Child Care
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The Allentown YMCA & YWCA provides state licensed child care for children ages 13 months through 10 years. As we bridge the gap from home to school, we guide the children to a positive self-image and build social skills in a caring, warm environment. Based on the theory children learn through play, classroom routines encourage active involvement, meaningful experimentation and reinforcement through repetition. We recognize children grow in predictable states, we teach each child as an individual, working from the level each child has attained and move forward one step at a time. We teach a love of learning; allowing children to experience their own stage of development and helping them to feel success without pressure. Each class works with a monthly theme and integrates subjects in their curriculum to provide children with the necessary academic skills for preschool. The Allentown YMCA & YWCA is dedicated to teaching the core values of CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT and RESPONSIBILITY to all children in our child care programs. |
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Preschool |
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Ages 13 months - 24 months - Young toddlerhood is a period of rapid physical and mental changes requiring flexible, responsive and stable caregivers. Through relaxed and sensitive social interaction with our child care staff, your young toddler will develop the feelings of trust and competence that are essential to the development of self-esteem. The children in our program are respected as individuals, with care provided to fit their personalities and developmental progress. Full and part-time care is available. |
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Ages 25 months - 36 months - Toddlers thrive on exploration and creativity. A developmentally appropriate curriculum will encourage literature, math and motor skills necessary for preschool. Toddlers will learn by seeing, hearing, tasting, smelling and feeling things in their own environment. This toddler program will respond to the needs of your child when he or she is most open to personal growth and development. |
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Preschool & Pre-Kindergarten (3- Pre Kindergarten) - A safe, nurturing environment provides working parents with "peace of mind." Preschool supports the whole family by providing resources and information on child care issues and special interest programs, as well as information of daily activities and the development of your child. Our center is licensed and staff is experienced and qualified. The well-rounded curriculum offers a creative and age appropriate program that includes readiness skills, music and art expression, physical activities, cooking, stories and free play time. Our Pre-K program offers a curriculum that provides Kindergarten readiness skills that correlate with the Allentown School District. Our gymnasiums, heated indoor pool, outdoor play areas, Family Fun & Fitness Center, swim lessons and field trips help make our center an exciting placement for your child.
Preschool child care is provided for 3 to 5 year-old children, five days a week. Full or part time care is available in our state licensed program which is regulated by the Department of Public Welfare. Preschool operates on a year round basis. Children must be self-sufficient in the bathroom.
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Children participate in:
Swim lessons & swim time
gymnastics
arts & crafts
physical education
outdoor play
Family Fun & Fitness Center
and much, much, more!
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Kinder Kare and School Age Enrichment are programs are developed to build self-esteem through activities including gym, art, science, cooking and indoor/outdoor play. Recognizing that children develop at their own pace and are interested in various activities, this program is developed for the children based on their likes and dislikes. We teach a love of learning by allowing children to experience their own stage of development and helping them to feel success without pressure. This program encourages children to build new friendships with other children while learning the importance of CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT and RESPONSIBILITY to all children in our child care programs. |
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Kinder Kare
- For children who are attending Kindergarten
- Encourages understanding and friendship
- Has well rounded activities including gross motor play, art, music, science and special field trips
- Available for both morning and afternoon sessions
- Includes weekly swimming
- Transportation is available to and from Union Terrace and Lehigh Parkway
- Lunch is provided
- No additional fees for school in-service, holidays and closings due to inclement weather
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School Age Enrichment Program
- State-licensed and operates before and after school
- Provide homework time and an after school snack
- Great alternative to an empty house, unsupervised playground or the streets
- Encourages children to build new friendships with other children and learn the importance of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility
- Provides care on a full-time, part-time or on an occasional basis
- Swimming once a week
- Activites planned each day
- Transportation is available to and from Central, McKinley, Jackson, Lehigh Parkway and Union Terrace
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East Penn School District - Y care available at Macungie, Shoemaker and Wescosville Elementary Schools |
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Parkland School District - Y care available at Cetronia, Fogelsville, Ironton, Kernsville, Kratzer and Parkway Manor Elementary Schools |
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