Early Childhood Programs
Program Scholarships are made possible through a generous grant from the Hormel Foundation. Funding is available through the end of the year or until funds are exhausted. Scholarships may be used for most YMCA programs, Personal Training and Private Lessons are not eligible. Click the image to apply.
The Y is an experienced community provider of quality early care and education programs. More than 40% of Y’s provide early childhood programs for children five years old and younger in over 1,400 early learning centers across the U.S. By providing families with quality, year-round care for infants, toddlers and preschoolers, the Y supports working families and helps prepare young children for kindergarten. The Y believes that building strong foundations during the early years helps prepare children for academic and lifelong success.
Learning Lab: An introduction to the preschool experience
Children ages 33 months to 5 years will enjoy a warm and welcoming start to their preschool journey. Each class includes a balance of free play, engaging projects, and story time to build early social, emotional, and academic skills. Children also experience bilingual learning woven into daily activities to support language development in a natural, engaging way. In addition, each class participates in a 30-minute special such as swimming, gymnastics, or fitness, adding extra fun and enrichment to their day.
A light snack will be served.
Thursdays
9:00-11:00am
New session coming soon!
Preschool
Program Scholarships are made possible through a generous grant from the Hormel Foundation. Funding is available through the end of the year or until funds are exhausted. Scholarships may be used for most YMCA programs, Personal Training and Private Lessons are not eligible. Click the image to apply.
Learn, Grow, Thrive
View our Preschool Brochure
YMCA at ACRC licensed program offers preschool education to children ages 3 to 5 years. Our qualified teachers place an emphasis on social emotional development in addition to preparing students academically for kindergarten. Our preschool holds a food license and offers fresh, healthy snacks daily. Students must be fully potty trained before beginning our program.
Daily routine includes free play through structured and unstructured activities which include art and science projects, large and small muscle movements, stories and music, group time, individual project work and character development activities. Additionally, we strive to provide an intellectual and social experience, while also focusing on a student’s overall health and well-being. Each student enrolled in our preschool, receives access to our facility including our gym and Indoor & new this year, outdoor Playground. Students also receive a session of swimming lessons at no additional cost.
Schedules & Tuition
| Class | Age | Day(s) of Week | Time | 2026-27 Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprouts | 33mo. 3 yrs. | Thurs., Fri. | 9:00am-11:00am | $115/mo. |
| Stepping Stones | 3-5 yrs. | Mon., Tues., Wed. | 8:30am – 11:00am | $155/mo. |
| Building Blocks (Pre-K) | 4-5 yrs.* | Mon. – Fri. | 12:00pm – 2:30pm | $220mo. |
Fees are non-refundable and are not applied towards tuition. Register to get placed on waitlist – $50 fee not charged unless moved to roster
*MUST be 4 by 9/1/26
Fees
| Fee Description | Fee Amount | Due |
|---|---|---|
| Registration | $50 | at Registration |
| Fall Fee | $75 | September 30, 2026 |
| Spring Fee | $75 | January 31, 2027 |
| Immunization Records & Health Care Summary | $0 | August 1, 2026 |
Melissa Hussey
Child Development Director
507.433.1804 ext. 105
mhussey@ymcaatacrc.org