Curriculum Age Groups Registration Teachers

Infants 6 weeks to There is a non-refundable, Each classroom in our center consists of

Children learn best when exposed to a
hands on, developmentally appropriate
experience with people,
materials, objects and ideas.
Our center uses the High/Scope
approach to learning.
Parent Involvement
Parents are the children's first, and
primary, caregiver. The families
providing experiences to allow children to grow
input and information concerning their
childrens needs are a
12 months non-transferable registration fee of $50 Lead Teachers and Staff Aids. Each Lead
Transition 12 to 18 plus the first months tuition due upon Teacher has completed a minimum number
months enrollment. of Early Childhood Education credits. At
Toddler 18 months to all times a Lead Teacher is present
3 years Center Hours in the classroom.
The Schlessman Family YMCA is open
Preschool 3 years to 4 years
Monday Friday from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. Staff Aids play a vital role in supporting
Pre-K 4 to 5 years Hours are subject to change due to the Lead Teacher. Staff Aids are
holidays or center closures. responsible for implementation of lesson
Center Philosophy plans and individualized care of children.
Enrollment
Our purpose is to enhance a childs total
The YMCA Child Care Center practices a
development through active exploration, self
State Licensed
policy of open enrollment. Children are
discovery and positive reinforcement. To
achieve this, our philosophy is based on admitted to our program as space permits The Schlessman Family YMCA Child
without regard to race, sex, religion, or Care Center is Licensed by the state
and develop. national origin. Once all available spaces of Colorado and follows all state
To feel happy and confident
are full, we will begin a wait list. guidelines.

necessary and vital part of our

To feel comfortable interacting and com-
program and help promote a positive
home-school collaboration.
municating with others
Tuition
To feel safe, secure, loved and
Families are actively involved as Full MWF TuTh
nurtured in an environment outside their
volunteers in advisory councils,
home
committees, evaluation teams, Infant/ $1050 per n/a n/a
To support and strengthen the family unit
fundraising events and family nights. The
Transition Month
YMCA Child Care To open the doors to an excitement and
Toddler $950 per $585 per $405 per
Center has an open door policy and joy for learning.
We achieve these goals with the understanding
Month Month Month
encourages parents to take part in the
childrens day. that each child is a unique, special individual Preschool $810 per $480 per $365 per
and will receive individualized attention Month Month Month
appropriate to their developmental needs.
Rates subject to change without notice

Subject to available funding, no person
will be denied program
participation by reason of inability to pay.
Applications are available at the front
desk. Throughout the year, YMCA
employees, Board of Directors, Volunteers
and the community raise funds to help
ensure families, children and seniors can
participate in YMCA programming and
membership.
If you are interested in making a
tax-deductable donation, please see any
YMCA Team Member
Directors
Julie Cataldo Schlessman Family
Early Childhood Center Director
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Lisa Stoner
Infant Program Director
What is a Qualistar Rating?
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Child Care Center
Monique Bell
Developed by 150 early childhood Toddler Program Director
experts, the Qualistar Rating 720-524-2782 Where Children Belong!
measures quality in licensed early Pam McKenzie
learning programs, both home and Preschool Program Director
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center based that serve children
birth to kindergarten. This four
star rating system (with four being
the highest) outlines the strengths
and weaknesses of the program and
provides a detailed plan for
continuous quality improvement.
What does it measure? 2625 S. Colorado Blvd
Trained observers, who spend Denver, CO 80222
several hours in each classroom, col-
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lect information on five different
quality components. All of the points YMCA Mission Statement:
that programs earn in each of these
To put Christian principles
quality components are added
into practice through programs
together to arrive at a Qualistar
that build a healthy body,
Rating.
mind and spirit for all.