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YMCA Pre-K Child Care

Birth to 5

Providing the support and development your child needs early in life.

 

At the Y, we believe each child should be given every opportunity to reach their God-given potential, and learning should be FUN! Our curriculum includes a variety of daily activities to introduce and reinforce basic skills, through planned play and spontaneous learning opportunities.

Financial Assistance: Every child deserves the chance to a YMCA experience! The YMCA of Catawba Valley's Spirit Program can provide financial scholarships for Child Care Fees through donated community dollars. Contact your Center Director for more details.

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O. Leonard Moretz Foundation Early Learning Center

O. Leonard Moretz Foundation Early Learning Center

at Adrian L. Shuford Jr. YMCA

 

YMCA Christian Mission: To put Christian Principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

Program Purpose: to provide the highest quality care available to the children enrolled in our programs. We want to provide a safe, loving and physical environment where constructive growth experiences can take place. The YMCA strives to meet the total needs of the child: physical care, emotional development, social interaction, intellectual stimulation and spiritual growth.

Early Learning Center Director: Hollie Newton

License #: 1855133

Hours: Monday - Friday (6:30am - 6:00pm)

Ages: 6 weeks - 5 years

For weekly rates and center availability, please contact Hollie Newton at hollien@ymcacv.org 828-464-6251

Program Highlights Include:

  • Swim Lessons (3-5 year-olds) 
  • Child Computer Classes 
  • Arts & Crafts 
  • Creative Curriculum 
  • Music Appreciation 
  • Health/Nutrition Education 
  • Bible Study and Devotions
  • Dramatic Play
  • Community Visitors

 

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Hickory Foundation YMCA Early Learning Center

Hickory Foundation YMCA Early Learning Center

 

YMCA Christian Mission: To put Christian Principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

Program Purpose: to provide the highest quality care available to the children enrolled in our programs. We want to provide a safe, loving and physical environment where constructive growth experiences can take place. The YMCA strives to meet the total needs of the child: physical care, emotional development, social interaction, intellectual stimulation and spiritual growth.

Early Learning Center Director: Cassidy Dale

License #: 18000146

Hours: Monday - Friday (6:30am - 6:00pm)

Ages: 6 weeks - 5 years

For weekly rates and center availability, please contact Cassidy Dale at cassidyd@ymcacv.org 828-838-1565

Curriculum includes:

  • Weekly units of study
  • Music appreciation
  • Science and nature studies
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Creative movement
  • Swim Lessons
  • Character development
  • Nutrition Education
  • Developmental Progress Reports
  • Art Adventures
  • Bible study and devotions
  • "Books on the Go" 
  • Dramatic play
  • Community visitors
  • Preschool Physical Fitness
  • Storytelling

 

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Lincoln County Family YMCA Half Day Preschool

Lincoln County Family YMCA Half Day Preschool

Hours: Monday - Friday (9:00am - 1:00pm)

Ages: 2-5

Lincoln County Family YMCA Half Day Preschool offers the following child care options. Click on one of the links below to register for the requested program. Please note that capacity is limited and your child may be placed on a waitlist if the requested program is full. 

Fantastic Fours - 5 Days a Week

Terrific Threes - 3 Days a Week

Terrific Threes - 5 Days a Week

Toddling Twos - 2 Days a Week


For weekly rates and center availability, please contact 

Lance Friday- Associate Executive Director lancef@ymcacv.org
 
 

The Sally's and Lincoln County Family YMCA preschool program is designed to meet your child's educational needs with activities that include group play time, Bible stories, music, arts, and fine and gross motor development. All of our classes are planned to develop each child's self-esteem and strong image of self-worth through learning and sharing in a fun, structured environment. Children are encouraged to explore, ask questions, and solve problems in a warm Christian setting.

Our program is a combined system of thematic learning, physical activity, and Christian education. We believe that through play and other process-oriented experiences children gain confidence in their ability to learn. From the learning centers, to the organized classrooms to the playground and gymnasium, we strive to provide an atmosphere where children can laugh, learn, and play; a place where a child can be a child, growing intellectually, emotionally, socially, and spiritually every day.

PURPOSE AND GOAL

As an aspect of our organization's focus, Youth Development, we strive to help preschoolers learn and grow through a carefully planned, Christian and mission-focused curriculum that teaches the following four pillars: 1. Healthy Choices 2. Building Relationships 3. Skill Development 4. Servant Leadership

Through this we will achieve our goal to provide a safe, wholesome Christian environment so that your child may achieve their greatest God-given potential. Each child will experience age-appropriate opportunities that will help them grow physically, mentally, socially, and spiritually.

 

 
Sally's YMCA Half Day Preschool

Sally's YMCA Half Day Preschool

Hours: Monday - Friday (9:00am - 1:00pm)

Ages: 2-5

Sally’s YMCA Half Day Preschool offers the following child care options. Click on one of the links below to register for the requested program. Please note that capacity is limited and your child may be placed on a waitlist if the requested program is full. 

Fours - 4 Days a Week

Fours - 5 Days a Week

Threes - 3 Days a Week

Threes - 5 Days a Week

Twos - 2 Days a Week


For weekly rates and center availability, please contact 

Crystal Salazar- Youth Development Director crystals@ymcacv.org
 
Ashley Hartley- Preschool Coordinator ashleyh@ymcacv.org
 
 

The Sally's and Lincoln County Family YMCA preschool program is designed to meet your child's educational needs with activities that include group play time, Bible stories, music, arts, and fine and gross motor development. All of our classes are planned to develop each child's self-esteem and strong image of self-worth through learning and sharing in a fun, structured environment. Children are encouraged to explore, ask questions, and solve problems in a warm Christian setting.

Our program is a combined system of thematic learning, physical activity, and Christian education. We believe that through play and other process-oriented experiences children gain confidence in their ability to learn. From the learning centers, to the organized classrooms to the playground and gymnasium, we strive to provide an atmosphere where children can laugh, learn, and play; a place where a child can be a child, growing intellectually, emotionally, socially, and spiritually every day.

PURPOSE AND GOAL

As an aspect of our organization's focus, Youth Development, we strive to help preschoolers learn and grow through a carefully planned, Christian and mission-focused curriculum that teaches the following four pillars: 1. Healthy Choices 2. Building Relationships 3. Skill Development 4. Servant Leadership

Through this we will achieve our goal to provide a safe, wholesome Christian environment so that your child may achieve their greatest God-given potential. Each child will experience age-appropriate opportunities that will help them grow physically, mentally, socially, and spiritually.