Our Early Childhood Center builds strong kids, families, and communities through our comprehensive program. Our robust curriculum and flexible schedules are structured to meet your family’s needs and provide a safe space for your family to grow and play together.

 


Department of Education (DOE) 3K and Universal Pre-K (UPK)


About the Program

The Long Island City YMCA hosts NYC’s FREE full-day 3K FOR ALL, a quality program five days a week that is open to Y members and the community.

We focus on developing our youngest learners by providing a safe, nurturing family environment where they are intellectually, socially, and physically stimulated while participating in fun activities. Children will be engaged with highly qualified, certified teachers and personnel. Our curriculum places a high priority on creating an environment in the classroom that encourages children to experiment, explore and pursue their own interests. The development of independence, trust and initiative is fostered through a balanced program of free play and structure, quiet and active play, and group and individual time. Learning centers in each room include science, dramatic play, block building, library, art, music, and manipulative materials. Science, music, movement, and art are also incorporated in our foundation.

Program Hours

Monday through Friday from 8:00AM-2:50PM with a fee based extended day until 5:30PM.

How to Apply

Interested families can apply through the Department of Education website here: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/account/log-in/

To register online for Long Island City YMCA Pre-K program as your first choice, enter code 30QATOPK. Limited space is available.

If you are interested in our Pre-K Spanish Dual Language Program, enter code 30QATOPKSP. Limited space is available.

To register online for Long Island City YMCA 3K program as your first choice, enter code 30QATO3K. Limited space is available.

You can also stop by our offices at 3223 Queens Boulevard in Long Island City. 

For more information, please contact Rosa Paucar at rpaucar@ymcanyc.org  
For more information, please contact Naomi Urena at nurena@ymcanyc.org


 

Early Childhood After School Programs

Japanese After School Program

The Japanese Language After School Program at the Long Island City YMCA is run in coordination with the LIC YMCA's UPK Program. Following the YMCA's mission, the curriculum will be conducted in Japanese, offering children a fun learning environment that includes not only spoken Japanese, but also reading/writing hiragana, and learning about Japanese culture. The classroom experience, following monthly themes based on Japanese annual events/holidays, will include Japanese songs and dances, reading aloud stories in Japanese, playtime using Japanese toys, etc.

Traditional After School

Japanese culture. The classroom experience, following monthly themes based on Japanese annual events/holidays, will include Japanese songs and dances, reading aloud stories in Japanese, playtime using Japanese toys, etc.

ASL After School

At the YMCA After-school, each day is a fun new adventure. ASL is a valuable language that can benefit all children, especially at an early age. Incorporating ASL into a child’s early learning journey can be done through interactive play, songs, and simple signs that correspond to everyday activities and objects. Let’s strive to create an inclusive and nurturing environment for our young learners by embracing the beauty of American Sign Language.

Japanese After School
$566 non-member
$540 member

Traditional After School
$460 non-member
$441 member

American Sign Language After School
$550 non-member 
$525 member
 


Early Childhood Admissions, Tours, and Tuition

Interested families should fill out this LIC YMCA Prospective Family Form and return to Naomi Urena at nurena@ymcanyc.org

2023-2024 School Calendar

Long Island City YMCA 2023-2024

Community News

The Long Island City Y Early Childhood Center presents:    
LIC ECC Art Museum Exhibit    

Our Early Childhood Center provides a Department of Education-approved Enrichment Art program for our 3K and Pre-K students. Check out our artwork crafted by our students below.     

Early Childhood Enrichment Art Program   

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