Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA Preschool

 
   

Welcome to the Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA Preschool. Our Preschool is licensed by the State of California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing. We offer quality care and the excellent standards of the YMCA.

The first five years in your child’s life are the most formative ones in his/her entire development. We hope that your family, and especially your children, can feel at home in our center. We assure you that our nurturing, friendly staff will make your time here an experience to remember.

Hours of Operation
Fees
Tours & Contact Information
Parent Involvement
Curriculum
FAQs
Summer Camp 2008


       
    Hours of Operation  
   

Full-Day Program / Full Year September - August

Mon - Fri
2½-5 yrs
6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
 
Part-Day Program / Part Year September - June
T/Th
3 yrs
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
M/W/F
4 yrs
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.


       
    Parent Involvement  
   

 

We encourage a close relationship with parents so that home and school may each benefit from cooperation, planning, and understanding. Our program includes the following:

  • Fall Orientation
  • Monthly Newsletter
  • Classroom/Field Trip Parent Participation
  • Preschool Community Events
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences
  • Parent Advisory Committee

 
       
    Curriculum  
   

Our curriculum is based on Piaget’s developmental theories. We encourage your child to explore, ask questions, to be creative, and to make choices and decisions. We offer an environment in which your child feels secure to practice social skills and to learn to solve conflicts constructively.

Curriculum includes the following areas:

• Language Development • Science/Discovery
• Music/Movement • Creative Experiences
• Sensory Play • Fine Motor Skills
• Dramatic Play • Gross Motor Skills

Additional activities:

• Field Trips • Special Afternoon Program
• School Pictures

• End of the Year Pre-K Ceremony

• Holiday Program

YMCA Lessons:

Dance, Swim and Jiu Jitsu lessons are available to your children after 3:00 p.m. for an additional fee. We will provide a qualified teacher to ensure their attendance to the chosen activity, as well as their safe return to the preschool.

YMCA Character Development

The Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA participates in the Character Development program, which focuses on four core values: caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. Learning each of these values is vital to the growth and development of children. These values will be incorporated into various planned activities, as well as using teachable moments that the children so often provide.



       
 
 

About Us

The YMCA understands that each child is unique and has his or her own rate of development. Our programs provide opportunities and experiences that stimulate each child’s physical, social, intellectual and emotional development in an asset rich environment. Programs are carefully designed to meet the developmental needs of children ages 2 ½ -5 an potty trained and the individual needs of each child participating in the program. Programs focus on social development and character development for every child.  There are frequent and positive opportunities for parents to be involved. 

The YMCA provides a safe environment with structured and self-select activities appropriate to preschool settings. Children are allowed to learn through play, both individually and in groups.  Every program strives to facilitate the development of a positive set of values in each child that will carry with them through life; to teach each child to relate to others in a way that is comfortable, respectful and reflects appreciation for individual differences; and to develop positive self-image through a variety of experience … all in a fun, supportive, and safe environment.

As a member of the YMCA of San Diego County Child Development Program Team, each YMCA staff member accepts the responsibility of ensuring the safety of every child; of respecting the values and diversity each family holds; of caring for each child with warmth and compassion; and always demonstrating honesty, caring, respect and responsibility.

 

  
     
 

Fees

Upon registration, families are required to pay an annual $50 non-refundable registration fee and annual $50 non-refundable deposit. After you have registered for the preschool, families pay
a monthly flat rate and may use the hours they need per enrollment. All payments must be paid in full by ATS (check) on the 10th of the month or by ATS (credit card) on the 15th of the month.

2008-2009 School Year Rates

Full-Day Program
Monthly
Mon - Fri
2½-5 yrs
$760
M/W/F
2½-5 yrs
$486
T/Th
2½-5 yrs
$333
Part-Day Program
Monthly
AM T/Th
3 yrs
$280
AM M/W/F
4 yrs
$370
 
Other fees
Non-refundable registration fee + deposit $100/year
Youth membership dues $80/year

 

 

Tours & Contact Information

Tours of the Preschool are given every Thursday at 9:15 a.m. No appointment is necessary; just wait outside the preschool in the YMCA Courtyard and the Director will meet you.

For more information, please contact:


Jyll Cocke

Child Development Director

(760) 942-9622, ext. 1239
jcocke@ymca.org

Connie Dallery
Child Development Associate Director

(760) 942-9622, ext. 1433
cdallery@ymca.org

 

The Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA Preschool is a California State licensed facility. License #370805598.