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AGES 2-5*

2024-25 Registration Opens March 1

Early education, confidence building, character development, guidance, and encouragement to help preschoolers develop and establish the positive building blocks for lifelong learning.

*Age range varies by location

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MUKWONAGO YMCA
PRESCHOOL OPTIONS

AGES 3-4

At YMCA Preschool, children are encouraged to explore new and exciting concepts through unique themes, educational activities, and creative projects. We use exploration and discovery as a way of learning, helping children develop confidence, creativity, and lifelong critical thinking skills.

3 YEAR OLD PRESCHOOL

Must be 3 by September 1, 2024

Child must be potty-trained

2 Day (T/TH)

9:00-11:30 AM

3.5-4 YEAR OLD PRESCHOOL

Must be 4 by September 1, 2024

Child must be potty-trained

3 Day (M/W/F)
9:00-11:30 AM

Registration info & Handbook

2024-25 FORMS

Online Registration

  1. If you have an online account with us, select the “Register” button. If you do not have a login, learn how to create or manage your account. 
  2. Registration is not finalized until confirmation is received from the Registrar.

REGISTRATION FORM

  1. Complete a Registration Form and Payment Authorization Form.
  2. Registration is not finalized until confirmation is received from the Registrar.

2024-25 Preschool Registration Form

2024-25 Preschool & Extended Care Registration Form

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

PROGRAM GOALS

  • Learn an appreciation of others through the YMCA’s core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
  • Gain an appreciation of the world around us.
  • Develop peer relationships.
  • Follow a classroom routine and develop trust in the school environment.
  • Develop cultural awareness.
  • Enhance large and fine motor, cognitive and language skills.
  • Build self-confidence through daily routine and develop a portfolio to track learning progress.

CHILD PHILOSOPHY

  • Parents are the most pervasive and influential teachers of their children.
  • Curriculum is everything that a child experiences, from the time they get up in the morning until the time they go to bed in the evening.
  • Each child’s uniqueness must be respected and fostered.
  • Children grow and develop at individual rates that are often unique and unrelated to their calendar age.
  • Children need an individualized curriculum that begins with what they already know and moves slowly from the concrete to the abstract.
  • Children learn best through direct involvement with their environment.
  • Play enables children to make sense of their environment and is essential to learning.

OUR STAFF

Our Preschool and Extended Care staff work to build partnerships with students’ families to establish and maintain ongoing communication. We use a variety of strategies to work with students to both nurture and nourish all aspects of their development. All of our staff are trained and specialize in the area of Early Childhood Education, receive training, and on-going professional development. Our lead teachers hold First Aid & CPR/AED certifications and have completed fingerprint and background checks.

PARENT INFO

PRESCHOOL & EXTENDED CARE HOURS

The Mukwonago YMCA Preschool Program runs 9:00-11:30 AM. Students enrolled in Extended Care receive care between 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM. The Full-Day Extended Care option is for anyone who will be using our program for more than four hours per day. The Half-Day Extended Care option is for anyone who will be using our program for less than four hours per day.

SIGN IN/OUT POLICY

All children must be signed in and out by an adult who is on their authorized to pick up list. We will not release children to anyone who is not authorized, so please make sure this form is updated regularly. All adults that do not regularly drop off or pick up will be asked to show identification.

ABSENCES

If your child will not be attending Preschool on a normally scheduled date, please report absences no later than 8:45 AM by calling 262-363-7931 or emailing [email protected]. Please state your first and last name, your child’s first and last, and the reason for their absence. No credits will be given for absence. Please do not bring an ill child to the program.

CONTACT INFO

MUKWONAGO YMCA
245 E. Wolf Run

Mukwonago, WI 53149

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At the Y, we know that kids just want to have fun! We love providing a place where kids can be kids in a safe, fun environment that’s filled with possibilities.

SOUTHWEST YMCA
PRESCHOOL OPTIONS

AGES 2-4

At YMCA Preschool, children are encouraged to explore new and exciting concepts through unique themes, educational activities, and creative projects. We use exploration and discovery as a way of learning, helping children develop confidence, creativity, and lifelong critical thinking skills.

2-3 YEAR OLD PRESCHOOL

Must be 2 by September 1, 2024

Child must be potty-trained

2 Day (T/TH)

9:00-11:30 AM

3-4 YEAR OLD PRESCHOOL

Must be 3 by September 1, 2024

Child must be potty-trained

3 Day (M/W/F)
9:00-11:30 AM

Registration info & Handbook

2024-25 FORMS

Online Registration

  1. If you have an online account with us, select the “Register” button. If you do not have a login, learn how to create or manage your account. 
  2. Registration is not finalized until confirmation is received from the Registrar.

REGISTRATION FORM

  1. Complete a Registration Form and Payment Authorization Form.
  2. Registration is not finalized until confirmation is received from the Registrar.

2024-25 Preschool Registration Form

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

PROGRAM GOALS

  • Learn an appreciation of others through the YMCA’s core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
  • Gain an appreciation of the world around us.
  • Develop peer relationships.
  • Follow a classroom routine and develop trust in the school environment.
  • Develop cultural awareness.
  • Enhance large and fine motor, cognitive and language skills.
  • Build self-confidence through daily routine and develop a portfolio to track learning progress.

CHILD PHILOSOPHY

  • Parents are the most pervasive and influential teachers of their children.
  • Curriculum is everything that a child experiences, from the time they get up in the morning until the time they go to bed in the evening.
  • Each child’s uniqueness must be respected and fostered.
  • Children grow and develop at individual rates that are often unique and unrelated to their calendar age.
  • Children need an individualized curriculum that begins with what they already know and moves slowly from the concrete to the abstract.
  • Children learn best through direct involvement with their environment.
  • Play enables children to make sense of their environment and is essential to learning.

OUR STAFF

Our Preschool and Extended Care staff work to build partnerships with students’ families to establish and maintain ongoing communication. We use a variety of strategies to work with students to both nurture and nourish all aspects of their development. All of our staff are trained and specialize in the area of Early Childhood Education, receive training, and on-going professional development. Our lead teachers hold First Aid & CPR/AED certifications and have completed fingerprint and background checks.

PARENT INFO

SIGN IN/OUT POLICY

All children must be signed in and out by an adult who is on their authorized to pick up list. We will not release children to anyone who is not authorized, so please make sure this form is updated regularly. All adults that do not regularly drop off or pick up will be asked to show identification.

ABSENCES

If your child will not be attending Preschool on a normally scheduled date, please call the Business Desk at 414-546-9622 or the Preschool Director at 414-329-3852. Please state your first and last name, your child’s first and last name, and the reason for their absence. No credits will be given for absence. Please do not bring an ill child to the program.

CONTACT INFO

SOUTHWEST YMCA
11311 W. Howard Avenue

Greenfield, WI 53228

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At the Y, we know that kids just want to have fun! We love providing a place where kids can be kids in a safe, fun environment that’s filled with possibilities.

TRI COUNTY YMCA
PRESCHOOL OPTIONS

AGES 2-4

At YMCA Preschool, children are encouraged to explore new and exciting concepts through unique themes, educational activities, and creative projects. We use exploration and discovery as a way of learning, helping children develop confidence, creativity, and lifelong critical thinking skills.

2-3 YEAR OLD PRESCHOOL

Must be 2 by September 1, 2024

Child must be potty-trained

2 Day (T/TH)

9:00-11:30 AM*

*Lunch Bunch is an extension to the preschool program dependent on parent interest.

3-4 YEAR OLD PRESCHOOL

Must be 3 by September 1, 2024

Child must be potty-trained

3 Day (M/W/F)
9:00-11:30 AM*

*Lunch Bunch is an extension to the preschool program dependent on parent interest.

Registration info & Handbook

2024-25 FORMS

Online Registration

  1. If you have an online account with us, select the “Register” button. If you do not have a login, learn how to create or manage your account. 
  2. Registration is not finalized until confirmation is received from the Registrar.

REGISTRATION FORM

  1. Complete a Registration Form and Payment Authorization Form.
  2. Registration is not finalized until confirmation is received from the Registrar.

2024-25 Preschool Registration Form

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

PROGRAM GOALS

  • Learn an appreciation of others through the YMCA’s core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
  • Gain an appreciation of the world around us.
  • Develop peer relationships.
  • Follow a classroom routine and develop trust in the school environment.
  • Develop cultural awareness.
  • Enhance large and fine motor, cognitive and language skills.
  • Build self-confidence through daily routine and develop a portfolio to track learning progress.

CHILD PHILOSOPHY

  • Parents are the most pervasive and influential teachers of their children.
  • Curriculum is everything that a child experiences, from the time they get up in the morning until the time they go to bed in the evening.
  • Each child’s uniqueness must be respected and fostered.
  • Children grow and develop at individual rates that are often unique and unrelated to their calendar age.
  • Children need an individualized curriculum that begins with what they already know and moves slowly from the concrete to the abstract.
  • Children learn best through direct involvement with their environment.
  • Play enables children to make sense of their environment and is essential to learning.

OUR STAFF

Our Preschool and Extended Care staff work to build partnerships with students’ families to establish and maintain ongoing communication. We use a variety of strategies to work with students to both nurture and nourish all aspects of their development. All of our staff are trained and specialize in the area of Early Childhood Education, receive training, and on-going professional development. Our lead teachers hold First Aid & CPR/AED certifications and have completed fingerprint and background checks.

PARENT INFO

SIGN IN/OUT POLICY

All children must be signed in and out by an adult who is on their authorized to pick up list. We will not release children to anyone who is not authorized, so please make sure this form is updated regularly. All adults that do not regularly drop off or pick up will be asked to show identification.

ABSENCES

If your child will not be attending Preschool on a normally scheduled date, please call the Business Desk at 262-255-9622. When calling, please be sure to speak to a person; do not leave a voicemail. Please state your first and last name, your child’s first and last name, and the reason for their absence. No credits will be given for absence. Please do not bring an ill child to the program.

CONTACT INFO

TRI COUNTY YMCA
N84 W17501 Menomonee Avenue

Menomonee Falls, WI 53149

explore preschool programs


At the Y, we know that kids just want to have fun! We love providing a place where kids can be kids in a safe, fun environment that’s filled with possibilities.

WAUKESHA YMCA
PRESCHOOL OPTIONS

AGES 3-5

At YMCA Preschool, children are encouraged to explore new and exciting concepts through unique themes, educational activities, and creative projects. We use exploration and discovery as a way of learning, helping children develop confidence, creativity, and lifelong critical thinking skills.

PRESCHOOL & FULL-DAY
EXTENDED CARE PLUS

2 Day (T/TH)

7:00 AM-6:00 PM

3 Day (M/W/F)
7:00 AM-6:00 PM

5 Day (M-F)

7:00 AM-6:00 PM

PRESCHOOL & HALF-DAY
EXTENDED CARE PLUS

2 Day (T/TH)

7:00 AM-2:30 PM

3 Day (M/W/F)
7:00 AM-2:30 PM

5 Day (M-F)
7:00 AM-2:30 PM

PRESCHOOL ONLY

2 Day (T/TH)
9:00-11:30 AM

3 Day (M/W/F)
9:00-11:30 AM

5 Day (M-F)
9:00-11:30 AM

Registration info & Handbook

2024-25 FORMS

Online Registration

  1. If you have an online account with us, select the “Register” button. If you do not have a login, learn how to create or manage your account. 
  2. Registration is not finalized until confirmation is received from the Registrar.

REGISTRATION FORM

  1. Complete a Registration Form and Payment Authorization Form.
  2. Registration is not finalized until confirmation is received from the Registrar.

2024-25 Preschool Registration Form

2024-25 Preschool & Extended Care Registration Form

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

PROGRAM GOALS

  • Learn an appreciation of others through the YMCA’s core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
  • Gain an appreciation of the world around us.
  • Develop peer relationships.
  • Follow a classroom routine and develop trust in the school environment.
  • Develop cultural awareness.
  • Enhance large and fine motor, cognitive and language skills.
  • Build self-confidence through daily routine and develop a portfolio to track learning progress.

CHILD PHILOSOPHY

  • Parents are the most pervasive and influential teachers of their children.
  • Curriculum is everything that a child experiences, from the time they get up in the morning until the time they go to bed in the evening.
  • Each child’s uniqueness must be respected and fostered.
  • Children grow and develop at individual rates that are often unique and unrelated to their calendar age.
  • Children need an individualized curriculum that begins with what they already know and moves slowly from the concrete to the abstract.
  • Children learn best through direct involvement with their environment.
  • Play enables children to make sense of their environment and is essential to learning.

OUR STAFF

Our Preschool and Extended Care staff work to build partnerships with students’ families to establish and maintain ongoing communication. We use a variety of strategies to work with students to both nurture and nourish all aspects of their development. All of our staff are trained and specialize in the area of Early Childhood Education, receive training, and on-going professional development. Our lead teachers hold First Aid & CPR/AED certifications and have completed fingerprint and background checks.

PARENT INFO

PRESCHOOL & EXTENDED CARE HOURS

The Waukesha YMCA Preschool Program runs 9:00-11:30 AM. Students enrolled in Half-Day Extended Care Plus receive care between 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM. Students enrolled in Full-Day Extended Care Plus receive care between 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM. 

SIGN IN/OUT POLICY

All children must be signed in and out by an adult who is on their authorized to pick up list. We will not release children to anyone who is not authorized, so please make sure this form is updated regularly. All adults that do not regularly drop off or pick up will be asked to show identification.

ABSENCES

If your child will not be attending Preschool on a normally scheduled date, please report absences no later than 8:45 AM by calling the welcome desk at 262-542-2557. When calling to report an absence, please be sure to speak to a person; do not leave a voicemail. Please state your first and last name, your child’s first and last name, and the reason for their absence. No credits will be given for absence. Please do not bring an ill child to the program.

CONTACT INFO

WAUKESHA YMCA
320 E. Broadway

Waukesha, WI 53186

explore preschool programs


At the Y, we know that kids just want to have fun! We love providing a place where kids can be kids in a safe, fun environment that’s filled with possibilities.

WEST SUBURBAN YMCA
PRESCHOOL OPTIONS

AGES 2.5-5

At YMCA Preschool, children are encouraged to explore new and exciting concepts through unique themes, educational activities, and creative projects. We use exploration and discovery as a way of learning, helping children develop confidence, creativity, and lifelong critical thinking skills.

3.5-5 YEAR OLD PRESCHOOL

3 Day (M/W/F)

9:00-11:30 AM

2.5-3.5 YEAR OLD PRESCHOOL

3 Day (T/TH)
9:00-11:30 AM

Registration info & Handbook

2024-25 FORMS

Online Registration

  1. If you have an online account with us, select the “Register” button. If you do not have a login, learn how to create or manage your account. 
  2. Registration is not finalized until confirmation is received from the Registrar.

REGISTRATION FORM

  1. Complete a Registration Form and Payment Authorization Form.
  2. Registration is not finalized until confirmation is received from the Registrar.

2024-25 Preschool Registration Form

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

PROGRAM GOALS

  • Learn an appreciation of others through the YMCA’s core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
  • Gain an appreciation of the world around us.
  • Develop peer relationships.
  • Follow a classroom routine and develop trust in the school environment.
  • Develop cultural awareness.
  • Enhance large and fine motor, cognitive and language skills.
  • Build self-confidence through daily routine and develop a portfolio to track learning progress.

CHILD PHILOSOPHY

  • Parents are the most pervasive and influential teachers of their children.
  • Curriculum is everything that a child experiences, from the time they get up in the morning until the time they go to bed in the evening.
  • Each child’s uniqueness must be respected and fostered.
  • Children grow and develop at individual rates that are often unique and unrelated to their calendar age.
  • Children need an individualized curriculum that begins with what they already know and moves slowly from the concrete to the abstract.
  • Children learn best through direct involvement with their environment.
  • Play enables children to make sense of their environment and is essential to learning.

OUR STAFF

Our Preschool and Extended Care staff work to build partnerships with students’ families to establish and maintain ongoing communication. We use a variety of strategies to work with students to both nurture and nourish all aspects of their development. All of our staff are trained and specialize in the area of Early Childhood Education, receive training, and on-going professional development. Our lead teachers hold First Aid & CPR/AED certifications and have completed fingerprint and background checks.

PARENT INFO

ABSENCES

If your child will not be attending Preschool on a normally scheduled date, please report absences no later than 8:45 AM by calling the Business Desk at 414-302-9622. When calling, please be sure to speak to a person; do not leave a voicemail. Please state your first and last name, your child’s first and last name, and the reason for their absence. No credits will be given for absence. Please do not bring an ill child to the program.

SIGN IN/OUT POLICY

All children must be signed in and out by an adult who is on their authorized to pick up list. We will not release children to anyone who is not authorized, so please make sure this form is updated regularly. All adults that do not regularly drop off or pick up will be asked to show identification.

CONTACT INFO

WEST SUBURBAN YMCA
2420 N. 124th Street

Wauwatosa, WI 53226

explore preschool programs


At the Y, we know that kids just want to have fun! We love providing a place where kids can be kids in a safe, fun environment that’s filled with possibilities.