YMCA Early Child Development
The YMCA believes that a quality program should provide enriching experiences which facilitate a child’s cognitive, social, physical and emotional growth. We strive to meet the developmental needs and temperament of each individual child by working in partnership with families. YMCA Early Child Development programs, licensed by the State of New York, provide a curriculum focused on education, leadership and character development.
Early Childhood Program for Infants - 5 year olds
The Early Childhood Center of the Vanderbilt YMCA serves children six months to five years.
The year-round program operates weekdays from 8:30 am to 6:00 pm and children can be enrolled on a part-time or full -time basis. The center offers nursery school and childcare with a curriculum that focuses on all areas of development. For information or to schedule a tour, please contact Sally Conroy, Early Childhood Director, at 212.912.2507 or sconroy@ymcanyc.org.
Let's Get Ready!
A pre-nursery school class for two year olds with lots of hand-on activities and gradual separation from parent or caregiver. Activities include art, story time, singing, literacy development, free play, snack, and gym time in the studio for the last half hour of class. Adult Participation is required in the fall, with gradual phase out based on each child's readiness level phase out based on each child's readiness level.
ME & MY GROWNUP CLASSES
Adult & Child Classes
Children six months to three years and an adult can participate in gym, art and music classes. Classes are designed for adults to assist the children in exploring art, design and developing muscle coordination. Registration is on a first come first served basis. Class size is limited.
Singing Stories with Lou Gallo and Jean Rohe
Children sing, listen to stories, play rhythm instruments, and more in this movement and music class for young children and their adults. Lou Gallo and Jean Rohe help the children move to music and use their imagination to act out songs and stories.
Stars Class
A gym class for little ones with time to play, explore the gym, group circle time with parachute play, bubbles, songs, puppets and rhythm instruments. Adult participation is required.
Sunshine Art Class
Your child will have an opportunity for creative expression and socialization. Art activities include painting, drawing, collage, working with clay and dough, with time for a snack and a story. Materials are provided and we stress the artistic process rather than finished product. Class meets once a week and adult participation is required.
Sunshine Gym Class
Toddlers spend the first 25 minutes exploring the equipment, climbing, balancing, building with foam blocks, playing with balls, hoops, scooters, and beginning to socialize with peers. During circle time there is group activity including songs, rhythm instruments, parachute play, puppets, bubbles and group games. Adult participation is required. Class meets once a week.
