YMCA of Greater Hartford
Early Childhood Development & School-Age Enrichment Activities
Choosing the right program for a child is one of the most important decisions a parent makes. The YMCA of Greater Hartford is dedicated to providing high quality, personalized care and programming to each child.What makes the YMCA stand out?
- The YMCA is one of the nation’s largest providers of care and programming for children.
- The YMCA has been committed to providing caring and quality childcare programming for over 150 years.
- The YMCA adheres to the four pillars of character development: Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.
- The YMCA programs grow right along with your child- from your infant of six weeks to your teenager.
- The YMCA is flexible and responsive to the needs of the individual child and family.
- The YMCA offers and encourages professional development and on-going staff training.
- The YMCA offers daily, age appropriate educational activities.
- The YMCA program sites are State-licensed and nationally accredited, where relevant.
Child Development:
Early Childhood Development - Ages 6 Weeks Through 5 Years
The infant and toddler program is designed to give children the attention and care that they need in a nurturing environment. An atmosphere that allows children the opportunities to explore, socialize, create and delight in the world around them. New skills are encouraged for each child as they progress through the various developmental stages. The YMCA uses The Creative Curriculum® for Preschoolers to guide young children and prepare them for later learning.
Pre-School – ages 3 through 5 years
The YMCA’s full-day preschool program fosters growth and development by providing balanced activities that encourage physical, intellectual and positive emotional development. This program combines a classroom atmosphere with kindergarten readiness curriculum, outdoor play, circle time, creative crafts, music and field trips.
Nursery School – ages 3 through 5 years
The YMCA’s half-day Nursery School program fosters growth and development by providing a balanced range of activities that encourage physical and intellectual development while creating positive social and emotional attitudes. This program combines a classroom atmosphere with kindergarten readiness curriculum, play, circle time, creative crafts, music and field trips.
Offered at These YMCA Branches:
East Hartford YMCA
School-Age – Before and After School Programs
All of the YMCA’s before and after-school programs involve activities that reflect the mission of the YMCA. They are focused on providing enrichment activities that enhance personal growth, introduce new activities and support your child’s school curriculum, without duplicating what is already being done during the school day. Working parents prefer to select program providers where their children feel safe, cared for and are given intellectual stimulation and fun activities. With safety, caring and personal growth as our guide, we have no doubt that your children will have fun, grow and develop, learn to and make new friends.
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