The goal of our program is to facilitate all areas of a child’s growth and development in a nurturing, caring environment, while promoting the physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of young children.  We are committed to low teacher/student ratios to ensure a successful Preschool experience for your child.  Preschool begins on August 23, 2010 and follows the Highland Park School District calendar.  The Park Cities YMCA uses Frog Street Press curriculum; same as Highland Park School District.

Preschool I
Age: 3 - 4 year olds
Tue/Thur: 9:00 am - 2:00pm
Must be 3 years old by September 1, 2010
No exceptions. Licensing requirement.
Monthly Tuition:  Family Member $297      Activity Member $352

Preschool II
Age: 4 - 5 year olds
Mon/Wed/Fri: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Must be required age by September 1, 2010
No exceptions. Licensing requirement.
Monthly Tuition:  Family Member $337      Activity Member $392

Automatic checking or credit card draft is REQUIRED for monthly preschool tuition.  

Registration Information
Guardians must have all the following documents and pay the required fees to register for Preschool. (no exceptions)

• Registration Fee $175 plus one month tuition

• Registration form must be notarized

• Shot records due at time of registration (faxed records not accepted)

• Hearing and vision testing results for ages 4 and up

• Tuition is due on the 1st. Automatic draft is required.

• There will be a $5 late fee each day tuition is late.

• Children must bring a lunch from home.

• All children must be potty trained.

• All fees are NON-REFUNDABLE.

Class Schedule Preschool I and II

8:50-9:15
Carpool/ Sign in & Welcome Activity

9:30-10:00
Learning Center Time
Transition to circle time and clean up

10:05-10:30
Large Group: pledge, calendar, daily helpers and phonics
Transition: wash hands, “family style” morning snack (Parent Provided)

10:40-10:50
Snack
Transition to recess: clean-up snack, restroom, prepare for weather outside, shared reading

11:00-11:45
Recess
Transition to large group: water break , restroom, hand washing and yoga

11:55-12:15
Foreign Language (Spanish and Sign Language)
Transition to “parent provided” lunch (served family style hand washing)

12:20-12:50
“Family Style” Lunch (parent provided)
Transition to learning centers: clean up lunch, place belongings in cubby, wash hands

12:50-1:15
Learning Centers
Transition to “Early Math Concepts” and clean -up

1:20-1:35
Early Math Concepts
Transition prepare for pick-up, restroom, wash hands and gather belongings

1:40-2:00
Recess and Parent Pick-up

Veena Garcia, Senior Program Director
vgarcia@ymcadallas.org
214-526-7293 ext 115

Monica Cruz, Preschool Coordinator
mcruz@ymcadallas.org
214-526-7293 ext 111

Kids Place  (click here for more information) For children 8 weeks to 9 years old, whose parents are using the YMCA facilities. Hours Services are provided: Monday - Saturday    8:00 am - 1:00 pm Monday - Thurday     4:30 pm - 7:30 pm *School Age (6 - 9 yrs) are welcome after school hours only

Mona Callaghan, Kids Place Coordinator
mcallaghan@ymcadallas.org
214-526-7293 ext 104