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philosophy | accreditation | licensing | staff | ratio | discipline | tuition | registration | ymca child watch
child development center (757) 220-7994 philosophy It is the philosophy of the YMCA Child Development Center at Colonial Williamsburg that early childhood should be a time of fun, warmth, security, exploring and discovery. Planned within the framework of philosophy and purpose, our curriculum includes sharing and conversation, stories, songs and finger plays, creative art and crafts activities, large muscle activities, cooking projects and exposure to shapes, numbers, colors and letters. Teachers use learning centers in play-based curriculum to offer challenging activities in all developmental areas. naeyc accredited A healthy and safe environment for young children with specially trained teachers, enough adults to respond to individual children, regular communication with parents, planned learning activities and materials appropriate to children's age and development, nutritious snacks and meals, frequent positive and warm interactions among adults and children. licensed The Center is licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Social Services. We have met and must continue to meet all local and state laws pertaining to childcare. staff Several of the staff have degrees in early childhood or elementary education, some have CDA's or are working toward one. All are required to complete 24 hours of training each year. staff:child ratios Infants - 1:3 (6 weeks to 18 months) Toddlers - 1:5 (18 months to 33 months) Threes - 1:7 (33 months to 4 years) Preschool - 1:10 (4 to 5 years) back to top discipline Rules are centered around character development and the National YMCA's core values of CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT and RESPONSIBILITY. Teachers use rules consistently to reinforce positive behavior. tuition rates There is a one-time, non-refundable registration fee of $50 due at registration or to be placed on the waiting list. In addition, an annual supply fee of $25 per child is due in September. The summer activity fee of $10 is due in May. Colonial Williamsburg employees enjoy a reduction in tuition rates. Please call 757-220-7994 for tuition information. The YMCA accepts payments from Social Services (parents pay the balance). Tuition includes breakfast and snack each day, and lunch Monday through Thursday (children bring lunch on Friday). registration To register, get on the wait list, or tour the facility, call the Associate Child Care Director to make an appointment. When registering a child, parent/guardian must bring the following items: birth certificate and most recent physical and immunization records. "y" child watch at James City Rec. Center (757) 259-4186 Trained staff offers activities such as songs, art, stories, sand/water play, dancing, large muscle activities to children in the Child Watch Center. Parents can make 1-2 hour reservations in person or over the phone up to two weeks in advance in the Child Watch Center at the James City Recreation Center. Hours $3.00 per hour Reservations Required! (Drop-in accepted if slots are available) back to top |