YWCA Ys Care Day Care

At Ys Care creating a brighter future,

We aspire to make a positive impact in our community by providing high-quality preschool education to children and families from homeless, transitioning, or low-income circumstances through our Ys Care Childrens Program. Children 2 to 5 years old are welcome in our program that provides a safe environment and year-round open enrollment for up to 20 participants.

With a full-day, full-year Head Start Preschool Program, the Ys Care Childrens Program also provides child care assistance to homeless and transitional families for 90 days with our highly experienced and supportive teachers and dedicated parent-teacher partnerships. To foster such relationships, we offer opportunities for parent education and involvement via classes, events, and individualized support services. Community resources and referrals for childcare funding, health care, housing, emergency funding, and family support are also available.

The Ys Care Childrens Program classroom structure is based upon a creative curriculum model that provides a well-rounded early education experience through a center-based, child-friendly environment. This curriculum helps prepare children to enter kindergarten, ready to learn, and to work with others.

Curricular elements span:

• developmentally appropriate guidance;
• culturally relevant / multi-cultural environment;
• complete nutrition program;
• therapy play and physical fitness programs;
• high-needs / special needs care;
• kindergarten readiness;
• individual attention;
• peaceful, non-violent play.

We believe that children learn by doing. The classroom curriculum is designed to address and support a wide variety of learning opportunities to ensure that each child will be able to explore his or her areas of interest and learn life skills like resilience, flexibility, and sharing.

Program activities include:

• dramatic play;
• visual and performing arts;
• small and large group projects;
• blocks, puzzles, games;
• storytelling and literacy building;
• music exploration through listening and playing instruments;
• outdoor activities;
• field tripszoo, pumpkin patch, local parks, special events.

Our attentive, professional instructors provide information about each childs developmental process. Referrals for additional support are made by our trained staff so that your child may receive the best care and services possible.

Child Ages:

2.5 years - 12 years

Licenses & Accreditations:

Washington State Department of Early Learning

Preschool:

Yes