in the newly remodeled preschool wing of the YMCA building.

It is our goal that your child perceives school as a fun and exciting place to be. We are committed to providing your child with a positive learning experience. Our activities will help your child grow academically, physically and socially. We will focus on language arts, life skills, fine motor skills, large motor skills, and self-development.

Our nine month, semi-structured preschool serves children who are one to two years away from starting Kindergarten.

Children in Preschool Academy must be able to use the restroom independently as the staff are not allowed to enter the restroom with the children. Therefore, no diapers or pull ups are allowed and children need to wear clothes which allow them to undress and redress themselves without assistance.

The Portage Township YMCA Preschool Academy classes take several carefully planned field trips. In compliance with the YMCA of the USA's guidelines, each child must have a parent or responsible adult accompany them on field trips.

Parents will be asked to provide snacks on a rotating basis with children having birthdays being placed on the schedule first. Teachers will send home monthly notices of planned activities, field trips, parties, etc. As the children will be engaged in gym activities, outdoor play, and use of various cooking and craft materials, the need for clothing that can withstand the activities is strongly recommended.

A detailed information sheet regarding payments, dropping off, picking up, absences, health, snacks, school closings, etc. is available by request at the Welcome Canter at the main YMCA building.

*PLEASE NOTE: 
Enrollment in preschool is a nine month commitment. Monthly fees are due on the 10th of the month prior to the month attending and payments can be made at the Welcome Center or mailed to the YMCA. 

Junior Academy
Child must be three on or before August 1, 2008
Class size is limited to sixteen children

Meets two days a week
Tuesday and Thursday
9:00 - 11:00 a.m. or 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Meets at :

Portage Township YMCA - 762-YMCA
3100 Willowcreek Road - Portage
 

Monthly Fee:
 $ 45.00*for Primary Plus Members;
$ 50.00* for Primary Members

*Registration Fee - There is a one-time, non-refundable registration fee of $20 for each child enrolled in preschool.
(This covers registration processing, incidentals and class pictures.)

Pre K Academy
Child must be four on or before August 1, 2008
Class size is limited to eighteen children

Meets three days a week
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
9:00 - 11:30 a.m. or 12:30 - 3:00 p.m.

Meets at:

Portage Township YMCA - 762-YMCA
3100 Willowcreek Road - Portage
 

 Monthly fee:
$ 67.50 for Primary Plus Members;
$ 75.00* for Primary Members

*Registration Fee - There is a one-time, non-refundable registration fee of $20 for each child enrolled in preschool.
(This covers registration processing, incidentals and class pictures.)

Inside view of the

"NEW" YMCA Preschool Academy

The Portage Township YMCA Congratulates

The 2008 Portage Township YMCA Preschool Graduates

QUESTIONS?

If you have any questions, please contact:
Cathi Srednoselac, Preschool Coordinator
at (219) 762-9622 (YMCA)
or cathi@ymcaofportge.org

PRESCHOOL FACTS

• learn their colors and shapes in the first month of school
• learn to recognize and count from one to ten
• learn to recognize and write the upper and lower case alphabet
• do many crafts and hands on activities
• learn their first and last name and phone number
• work on pre-writing and logic skills