Preschool

Half and Full Day Programs
Full Day 6 am - 6 pm (available all year) | Half Day (available during the school year) 9:00-11:30 am & 12:30-3 pm​

Two Locations for Early Education Programs

• Valparaiso Family YMCA: 1201 Cumberland Crossing Dr. | 219.464.9543 ext. 6
• ​Little Angels Learning Center located in First United Methodist Church of Valparaiso (Downtown location): 103 Franklin St. | 219.786.9570

PRESCHOOL FEES

•  Full Day: Ages 3 - 5 | $195 per week for members, $215 Non-Members
•  Half Day: Age 3 | T/Th (9-11:30 am) | $170 per month for members, $205 Non-Members
•  Half Day: Age 4 | M/W/F (9-11:30 am) | $195 per month for members, $220 Non-Members
•  Half Day: Pre-K | M - F (12:30-3 pm) | $245 per month for members, $270 Non-Members
•  Little Angels Learning Center, Full Time Full Day: $195 per week for members, $215 Non-Members

REGISTER: Call the Child Care office at 219.464.9543. Half Day preschool can be registered through the front desk or online. 

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Early Childhood Creative Curriculum
At the YMCA we use a proven approach to learning called Creative Curriculum. This approach informs the nurturing, learning and educational environment that our participating children experience. Our curriculum is an early childhood development approach rooted in educational philosophy, theory and practice. We focus on how children develop and learn, based on their individual interests, the learning environment and the role of a teacher.

The curriculum has 38 research based learning objectives that are organized into 10 areas of development and learning.

• Social-Emotional
• Physical
• Language
• Cognitive
• Literacy
• Mathematics
• Science & Technology
• Social Studies
• The Arts
• English Language Acquisition

The Y is a HEPA Facility
Children engage in healthy eating and physical activity 30-60 minutes/day. Fresh fruits, vegetables and whole grain snacks are provided. Children are encouraged to make healthy choices both at the YMCA and at home.

​For more information please contact Melanie Hoffman, Childcare Director | 219.464.9543 ext 6 | mhoffman@valpoymca.org

• Each child must bring a nut free lunch
• Each child must have a spare set of clothes
• Each child must have a small blanket and pillow for nap
• All paperwork is due the Wednesday prior to the week of care
• All children 3 and above must be potty trained
• Everyone must have a physical and immunizations prior to start
• Children must be in classroom by 9:30am
• Breakfast is provided 7-7:30 am
• ​Check with child’s teacher for classroom’s communication app to stay in touch with announcements and closings

​For more information, contact Melanie Hoffman, Childcare Director | 219.464.9543 ext 6 | mhoffman@valpoymca.org

The Y Creates Opportunities for All
Thanks to the generosity of donors, the Y offers scholarships to individuals and families for Y membership and programs, including child care.