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NAEYC Accredited Preschool Program

NAEYC Accredited Preschool Program

Ages: 3-4 years

Our preschool program uses the CT Preschool Curriculum and Assessment Framework.  Our preschool provides a wide variety of opportunities for each child to explore and learn in a safe and nurturing environment designed to meet each child’s individual need.

Activities include:

  • Center based learning
  • Indoor/outdoor movement
  • Arts and crafts
  • Science
  • Field trips
  • Story time
  • Computers
  • Music and movement
  • Circle time with Preschool learning and Kindergarten readiness

To be enrolled, children must be three years of age by December 31, 2012, and must be fully toilet trained.

 School Age Child Care 2012-2013

  School Age Child Care Program Registration 2012-2013

 Download our Behavior Expectations Form

Extended AM Preschool:
7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.   $20.00/week

Half Day Preschool:
9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. $80.00/week

Full Day Preschool:
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.  $150.00/week

Extended PM Preschool:
3:00 – 6:00 p.m.  $20.00/week

Care 4 Kids helps low to moderate income families in Connecticut pay for child care costs. This program is sponsored by the State of Connecticut’s Department of Social Services (also called DSS).

To learn more about Care 4 Kids, take a look at this website. You can look at the site to find out how the program works, who is eligible, and more. http://ctcare4kids.com/


School Age Before/After School Program

School Age Before/After School Program

Register now for the 2012-2013 School Year!

Comprehensive State Certified After School Program for youth in Kindergarten through 8th grade.  Your child will benefit through homework help, arts and crafts, computer lab, healthy snacks, physical activity, games, swimming, and much more.

The YMCA offers Before and After School Child Care for students who attend Stratford Academy, Nichols, Wilcoxson, Eli Whitney, Franklin, Second Hill Lane and Chapel Street Elementary Schools.

 School Age Child Care 2012-2013

 Download our Behavior Expectations Form

Before School Care

Time:
6:45 am until the start of the school day

Cost:
$205 per month

After School Care

The program also provides care on regularly scheduled half days, too.

Time:
Dismissal until 6:00pm.

Cost:
$270.00 per month

Care 4 Kids helps low to moderate income families in Connecticut pay for child care costs. This program is sponsored by the State of Connecticut’s Department of Social Services (also called DSS).

To learn more about Care 4 Kids, take a look at this website. You can look at the site to find out how the program works, who is eligible, and more. http://ctcare4kids.com/


Vacation Fun Club

Ages: 5-12 years

Enjoy your days off from school at our Vacation Fun Club!  Children should bring a peanut free lunch and appropriate clothing, including a bathing suit and towel.

Time:
7:45 am – 5:45 pm

Cost:
Members: $35 per day
Community Members: $55 per day