West Side YMCA Early Childhood

The West Side YMCA presents NYC’s free Universal Pre-Kindergarten, a quality program five days a week! Children will be in contact 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.

We have spots still available in our UPK Class as well as our Three's Class!  Interested families should fill out this Prospective Family Form and return to Bridget Sieling at bsieling@ymcanyc.org.

Please contact us for more information about Early Childhood enrollment for children 6 months to 3 years old.

Our Early Childhood Center is a comprehensive child care program for children 1 year to 4 years of age. For children ages 1-3, our school is offered through a fee-based program. For children 4 years of age, our school will be offered through UPK. Designed to provide a flexible schedule for working parents, our Early Childhood Center is open Monday through Friday from 8:30AM to 5:30PM.

Our Early Childhood Center is committed to providing a safe, supportive learning environment for young children. Teachers create a warm and loving atmosphere while offering a developmentally based, engaging curriculum, where children can play, discover and learn. 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.  Our age-based program incorporates science, music, movement, and art in its foundation.

Our Schedule

• Fee-Based (Ages 1-3 years): 8:30am-5:30pm
• UPK (Age 4 years): 8:30am-3:00pm
• Optional Extended Day: Monday through Friday from 3:00pm to 5:30pm

Our school is located within the West Side YMCA—an architectural treasure and landmark building. The school has well-equipped classrooms, with child-sized toilets and sinks in the classrooms. Our Early Childhood Center wing includes a library, indoor play spaces and a full-sized gymnasium. Children and parents enjoy recreational and educational opportunities throughout the YMCA. Each class is staffed with at least two teachers, and many of the faculty members hold advanced degrees in Early Childhood Education or in a related field. 

Meet our Teachers

	Elizabeth Eleutice One’s Lead Teacher
	Katarina Nieves Assistant Teacher
	Jeanette Bryant One’s Class Teacher
	Sequana Bryant Infant Lead Teacher
	Kimone Stuart Brown Infant Class Teacher
	Merle Watson Infant Class Teacher
	Sara Almarayha Infant Class Teacher
	Jasmine Molette Two's Lead Teacher
	Raseem Caines Two’s Class Teacher
	Alex Sebai Two's Class Teacher
	Francine Thomas 3K Lead Teacher
	Yomyrah Mena 3K Class Teacher
	Maria Elena Blair Two's Lead Teacher
	Leslie Paez Assistant Teacher
	Megs Campbell Assistant Teacher
	Kimberly Cornieles Two’s Class Teacher
	Anna Fosselman UPK1 Lead Teacher
	Jennifer Gonzales Two’s Class Teacher
	Jerelin Olavarria 3K Class Teacher
	Tinysia Lawrence Clarence Assistant Teacher
	Justine Bishop Assistant Teacher
	Milady Torres Assistant Teacher
	Yovaneska Aquino UPK Class Teacher
	Tamara Stitt UPK2’s Class Teacher
	Astry Wells UPK2’s Class Teacher
	Erin Gilmore Assistant Teacher
	Starr Griffin UPK2/Afterschool Class Teacher

Meet our Staff

	Misha Paskar Director of Early Childhood
	Bridget Sieling Early Childhood Coordinator
	Carmen Alvarez Educational Director

2022-2023 Early Childhood INFANT Monthly Rates

2022-2023 Early Childhood Monthly Rates

Financial assistance is available. 

Fall 2022 Early Childhood enrollment for children 6 months to 3 years old will begin in February 2022. Please contact Bridget Sieling for more information!

Registration

Interested families should fill out this Prospective Family Form and return to Bridget Sieling at bsieling@ymcanyc.org. 

Tours

Interested families should contact Bridget Sieling at bsieling@ymcanyc.org for information regarding enrollment or program inquiries and to schedule a tour mpaskar@ymcanyc.orgour school. 

WEST SIDE YMCA EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER COVID-19 GUIDELINES & BEST PRACTICES

We are continuing to take considerable steps to ensure the health and safety of all children and families in our care. All guidelines, best practices, and steps put into place stem from mandates and recommendations by New York State, New York City, Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the Department of Health & Mental Hygiene, and the YMCA of Greater New York.

The West side Y Early Childhood Center presents

Black Excellence Exhibit
February 28-March 4, 2022
Please join us for our very special exhibit celebrating Black Excellence featuring artwork by the children in our Early Childhood program. The exhibit is open to members and participants during normal business hours.

ECH Families are invited to the Exhibit Opening on Monday, February 28th at 8:30 AM-- stop by for some coffee and grab ‘n’ go snack.
 

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