YMCA OF GREENWICH EARLY LEARNING CENTER & PRE-SCHOOL
COMING THIS FALL!
We’re excited to announce that a brand-new preschool is launching at the YMCA of Greenwich this fall! Built on the same commitment to quality and care that makes our afterschool and camp programs so successful, our trusted youth staff will bring their experience and passion to this new early childhood education program. Stay tuned for more details—we can’t wait to welcome our youngest learners to the Y!
At the YMCA of Greenwich, our early learning program is rooted in a child-centered, whole-child philosophy that nurtures curiosity, exploration, and growth. We recognize each child as a unique individual with their own strengths, needs, and path of development.
Our play-based, experiential approach supports the development of key 21st-century skills—critical thinking, creativity, communication, and collaboration—while laying the foundation for a lifelong love of learning. Teachers serve as caring guides and facilitators, using consistent observation and assessment to tailor learning experiences that support each child’s growth.
We embrace a village model, working in partnership with parents and community providers to ensure every child thrives. Our state-licensed program is part of the Y’s commitment to serving families and building a stronger community—starting with its youngest members.
PROGRAM GOALS
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Provide a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment.
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Support social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development.
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Strengthen motor, language, and early literacy skills.
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Foster healthy habits and self-esteem.
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Encourage parental involvement through engagement and educational opportunities.
Our early learning program serves children ages 6 months to under 3 years in our infant and toddler program, and children ages 3 - 5 years in our preschool program.
All children must have a medical physical dated within 1 year and up-to-date immunization records to attend the program.
- Circle Time
- Learning Centers
- Language & Literacy
- Movement & Fitness
- Arts & Music
- STEM
- EQ Development
- Swimming
- Outdoor Adventures
Program fees are billed monthly and a deposit of 25% of the first month is required at the time of registration. This amount will be applied to the first month.
HOW TO REGISTER
Applications Now Open!
Submitting an application does not guarantee enrollment in the program. All applications will be reviewed by our Early Learning Center Director to confirm eligibility. If your child is approved, you will be contacted with next steps to complete the registration process.
At that time, the following documents will be required:
- Child’s birth certificate
- Parent or Guardian Photo ID
- Medical and immunization Records
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
We are committed to ensuring any family, regardless of financial status, feels welcome to apply to the program.
How To Apply
- Complete Early Learning Center Scholarship Application online (income documents required to complete application).
- The Financial Aid Committee will review your application and the ELC Leadership Team will contact you via email within 1-2 weeks of submission.
- If you qualify for aid, you will be notified via email and must accept the scholarship award to proceed with registering for the program.
- Once a scholarship is accepted, you must create an ActiveNet account BEFORE registering for the program. Sign up here.
- Notify the ELC Leadership Team once your account is created so your scholarship discount can be attached.
- Register for the program online. Discounts will automatically be applied at check out.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
QUESTIONS? WE'D LOVE TO HELP.
Contact Kelley Gordon-Minott
Senior Director of Youth Development
KGordon-Minott@gwymca.org, 203-869-1630 ext. 506