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The
YWCA serves children ages 1 month to 12 years in numerous
age-appropriate classrooms and programs at its Early
Childhood Learning Centers. Many children join the YWCA
as infants or toddlers and stay in programming into
their teen years, which provides continuity of care
for children and siblings.
For additional information, contact Liz
Dube.
Programs
All YWCA Early Childhood Learning Center classrooms
exceed recommended teacher-to-child ratios, so children
get maximum personal attention. And, all YWCA teachers
meet or exceed state requirements. Through the Community
Partnership for Children, the YWCA can provide special
support such as home visits, mental health or medical
consultations. The YWCA centers are fully licensed by
the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
The YWCA offer full-day, year-round programs.
YWCA After School programs are also available for school-age
children. For Early Childhood Learning, we offer:
- Infant & Toddler —
1 month to 2 years/9 months
- Pre-school
— ages 2 years/9 months to 5 years
- Kindergarten — ages
5 to 6 years
Where
YWCA early childhood learning is
in the YWCA main building,
38 Lawrence Street, Lawrence, MA 01840.
Activities
The YWCA provides a safe, nurturing and exciting learning
environment for children in each of its programs. Activities
are age-appropriate and focus on social, emotional and
academic development by:
- providing small group activities
- focusing on literacy, reading and writing
- celebrating diversity and fostering
respect
- encouraging creativity and expression
- providing a regular schedule of health
and fitness activities
- teaching non-violent self-expression
- providing access to computers
- providing Family Advocates for children
who are coping with special transitions and family
issues
All YWCA-enrolled children receive:
- nutrition services, including a full
breakfast, morning snack, hot lunch and afternoon
snack,
- health screenings, and
- transportation services (for
eligible families)
Fees and Times
Parents pay what they can afford, based on a sliding
scale which considers family income and size. Programs
are open year-round, from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday
to Friday, except school holidays and vacations. |
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