We’ve designed a very special program for your child. At the YWCA, we are determined to provide all the elements that families feel are most important: lots of love and attention; stimulating activities; tons of fun! All of these elements are drawn together to create a clean, safe program where children can learn while they play, make new friends, and get the care they need to thrive. A place where they can explore, discover, and grow.

This may be your child’s first adventure away from home. It may also be your family’s first experience with the YWCA. We have designed this handbook to ease the transition, to answer some of your questions, and provide a fuller understanding of our philosophy and program.

Our program will provide many opportunities for family involvement and communication throughout the year. Together, we can create a rich and rewarding experience for your child - a wonderful beginning that will last a lifetime.

Learning through Play

Children learn best when they are enjoying their experiences, and simply having fun. This makes play a very natural tool in teaching the young child. Through play, children can take on different roles, experiment with cause and effect, and work as a team to solve problems through trial and error.

Children can develop confidence in discovering all the things they can do. Through exploratory learning and play, your child’s self-image will be built by experiencing success in terms he/she can understand. Our program hopes to guide your child toward these developmental milestones;

Your child will develop a positive self image

Your child will initiate and follow through activities independently

Your child will impact the people and objects in the environment

Your child will develop skills for coping with

developmental issues

Your child will control impulses and channel them into more appropriate modes of expression

Your child will relate positively to others, forging mutual understanding and acceptance of different perspectives

Your child will use symbol systems to represent experiences, ideas, and feelings

Your child will develop a healthy and physically competent body

Your child will use appropriate materials as an outlet for self-expression or recreating experiences

Physical Development

Your child’s physical development is an integral part of the program. The center incorporates several outlets which promote a healthy, active childhood:

Daily opportunities for vigorous play

Opportunities to develop gross motor skills through movement education, simple games and tumbling

Nutritious and varied snacks

Rest periods designed to meet developmental needs

Health and Safety education

 

Cognitive Development

Our daily schedule provides an enhanced curriculum within a structured, yet flexible, environment. The programs seeks to develop specific skills to prepare your child for elementary learning. The following lists review curriculum goals for each classroom/age group. Please remember that every child learns at his or her own pace; the children are not expected to accomplish these goals simultaneously.

 

Donations

From time to time, we will need supplies for various activities. If your family has some of our much needed items at home, please feel free to bring them in.

Appreciated items include:

Paper towels

Tissues

Toilet paper

Computer paper

Construction paper

Cardboard egg cartons

Toilet paper and paper towel tubes

Large appliance boxes

 

Styrofoam materials cannot be accepted.

Qualified Staff

 

As regulated by the Department of Public Welfare, Early Childhood Learning Center Directors and Group Supervisors are degreed professionals trained in early childhood education. All staff persons, regardless of title, are required to undergo/obtain criminal background checks, thorough reference checks, child abuse clearances, annual medical examinations, and tuberculosis testing. Staff members must also complete at least 9 hours of early childhood training annually, receive CPR and First Aid certifications, and Water Safety training.

 

 

Payment Rates

Payment Rate for YWCA Little Angels and Kuddle Korner	Payment Rate for YWCA Laugh and Learn
Care level   Full Time / Part Time Infant $24.50 $17.50 Young Toddler $24.50 $17.50 Older Toddler $22.50 $16.50 Preschool $21.50 $16.50 School Age $20.50 $15.50 Before & After School Care Prices Before $6.50 After $7.50 Before & After $13.00	Care level   Full Time / Part Time Infant $26.10 $19.10 Young Toddler $25.00 $18.40 Older Toddler $25.00 $18.40 Preschool $24.00 $20.00 School Age $20.10 $17.00

*These figures are based on a daily rate. All clients who are seeking part time care are required to enroll their children for minimum of three days.

*Half Day is 5 hours or less. Full Day is 5 hours or more.

*Discounts given to families with multiple children enrolled.

Any other questions please call the Johnstown YWCA at 814-536-3519