Child Care

Pre-School and Child Care, Full and Half Day Programs

Philosophy/Curriculum
At the Great South Bay Y, we are committed to the High-Scope philosophy, a developmentally appropriate curriculum based on Piaget's theory that children learn through exploration, play and decision making about that play. Through meaningful play in an atmosphere of love, patience, respect, understanding and joy, we strive to help each child become the best person he or she can be. In addition to the High-Scope Philosophy, our 4 year old program is modified to pursue kindegarten readiness in a developmentally appropriate manner.

Staff/Supervision
Our program is licensed by the NYS Office of Children and Family Services and we follow all regulations to provide a safe, high quality pre-school program. Our teachers are certified and have completed CPR, First Aid, M.A.T. (Medication Administration) and Child Abuse Prevention Training. All staff have completed extensive background checks and participate in professional staff training on a regular basis.
The Y facilities are also equipped with security access doors and video surveillance.

Facilities
Participants will enjoy the state-of-the art Y Pre-School facilities which include a large fenced-in playground, swimming pool, dance studio, computer lab, sport court, gymnasium and spacious fully equipped classrooms.

Contact Cindy Becker, Child Care Director at (631) 665-4255, ext.137 or e-mail CindyB@ymcali.org.

Full Day Child Care - 2 to 4yrs

This program offers the opportunity for children to develop language
and socialization skills while incorporating weekly gym, music/movement
classes, computers, daily naps, outdoor play, snack time, science class, in-house special events along with their day-to-day curriculum. All children will participate in one 8 week session of swimming lessons with our Y National Swim Program.

DAYS/TIMES-
Minimum of 3 days per week 8:30-4:00 pm with extended hours available from 7:00-8:30 am and 4:00-6:00 pm.

Pre-School 3 & 4 yrs Old - Half Day

Our theme-based curriculum is designed so that readiness skills are pursued at a level appropriate for each child’s development through the use of various centers in a nurturing atmosphere. Activities include weekly gym, music/ movement classes, computers, snack time, outdoor play, science class, in-house special events along with their day-to-day curriculum. All children will participate in one 8 week session of swimming lessons with our Y National Swim Program. Four year olds will focus on kindergarten readiness and also have field trips.
DAYS/TIMES-
Program meets M/W/F or T/TH from 9:00-11:30 am or 12:30-3:00 pm

Stay & Play - Half Day 2 Year Olds

This is a pre-school readiness program for 2 1⁄2 year olds (must be 2 1⁄2 to register).
Our goal is to help children handle separation, focusing on the use of language and socialization. Children will participate in weekly gym and music/movement classes.
Children need not be potty trained.

DAYS/TIMES- Program meets M/W/F 12:30-3:00 pm or T/TH 9:00-11:30 am
or 12:30-3:00 pm

Lunch Bunch

4 Years Old
Does your child need to spend a little more time with us?
This 2 1⁄2 hour extended enrichment program for our half day
pre-school morning students is the answer! Students will have
a supervised lunch time followed by a 1 1⁄2 hour Gym & Art,
Enrichment Combo or Mad Scientist’s class in our 3rd floor
“Jitterbug Gym” and art room.
Mon./Wed./Fri. 11:30 am – 2:00 pm

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