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Greater Scranton YMCA - Day Care Preschool

High quality early learning environments have a direct impact on your child’s ability to prosper and develop to their fullest potential. Children who participate in quality learning programs tend to be more successful in school, are more competent socially and emotionally, and show higher verbal and intellectual development. Providing an infant program that promotes a standard of quality essential for optimal growth and development in the first year of life. Certified teachers provide a nurturing, safe and stimulating "small group" environment. Self imposed limit of 3 infants encourages continuous staff/child interaction. Children in the play-centered toddler program are guided through development in learning areas aligned with age appropriate PA Learning Standards. These areas include speech and language development, social and emotional growth, physical and motor activities, and creative expression. Also, providing a full day preschool with a well-developed curriculum that is aligned with PA Learning Standards. Our program is child-centered using the Creative Curriculum with learning areas in creative arts, language and literacy, mathematics, social & emotional development, large motor activities (including swim lessons), science and social studies. Learning activities and group lessons are repeated to provide optimal experience.

Physical Address

706 North Blakely Street, Dunmore, PA 18512

Hours

Monday through Friday, 7:00am to 5:30pm

Application process

Call or visit website.

Fee

CCIS accepted. Financial assistance is available if not CCIS eligible. Visit website for updated fees.

Eligibility

Infant Program - 6 weeks to 1 year old Toddler Program - 1 to 2 years old Full Day Preschool Program - 3 to entering kindergarten

Service area

Lackawanna, PA Susquehanna, PA

Agency info

Greater Scranton YMCA

The Greater Scranton YMCA is a cause-driven non-profit organization that focuses on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. We believe that positive, lasting personal and social change can only come about when we all work together to invest in our kids, our health and our neighbors.