2023-2024 Preschool Registrations

Preschool Registration is open for the 2023-2024 year!

Programs Available Based on Child’s Age:

3 Day Pre-Kindergarten Readiness (M/W/F)
(4 years old by August 31)

2 day Preschool (T/TH)
(3 years old by August 31)

Learning Journeys (T/TH)
September 2022 start date
(2 ½ years old by August 31)
January 2023 start date
(2 ½ years old by January 1)

 

Our Child Learning Center is a Keystone Stars Accredited Center and licensed by the Department of Education.
The goal of our programs is to provide a safe and nurturing environment that encourages children to become active in their learning process through:

• hands-on materials
• centers
• games
• music

Each program successively transitions children through developmentally appropriate activities.

Learning Journeys

Children begin to adjust to the learning environment without a caregiver present in the classroom.
Students interact by:

• following simple directions
• daily routines
• participating in circle time and story time
• completing crafts
• introduced to early conflict resolution skills
• having snack

Guidelines

• Children must be 2 ½ years old by August 31 or January 1.
• Also suitable for children who are 3 and not ready for the formal preschool class setting.

For a detailed description of Learning Journeys, click HERE.

2022-2023 Learning Journeys Handbook
2022-2023 Learning Journeys Calendar

2-day Preschool

Children are introduced to letters, numbers, shapes, colors, and basic concepts. Students will learn by:

• • Singing songs and finger plays
  • Making letter crafts
  • Working with manipulatives
  • Engaging in learning centers

Guidelines

• Children must be 3 years old by August 31.
• Tuesday and Thursday: AM & PM Classes.

2022-2023 2 Day Handbook
2022-2023 2 Day Calendar

3-day Pre-Kindergarten

Children will be fully engaged in letters, numbers, phonemic awareness, vocabulary development, and listening skills. Your child will learn to count to 31, recognize, and write numbers 1-31, as well as, learn to recite personal information (first/last name, address, phone number, and birth date.) Students will learn by:

• Joining in circle time and hands-on centers
• Participating in whole group and small group activities
• Completing kindergarten readiness worksheets and crafts
• Teachers will implement Ms. Linda’s lessons, who is a speech pathologist for phonological and phonemic awareness skills

Guidelines

• Children must be 4 years old by August 31.

2022-2023 3 Day Handbook
2022-2023 3 Day Calendar (Ms. Jane)
2022-2023 3 Day Calendar (Miss. Katie)

Pre-K Counts

PA Pre-K Counts is a free, high quality preschool education to Pennsylvania youth ages 3 and 4, who quality. It gives children the chance to learn, become excited about school and be better students
PA Pre-K Counts helps children as well as their families to prepare for Kindergarten.
PA Pre-K Counts helps children learn through discovery and hands-on activities that incorporate all subject areas. (Early Literacy, Math, Science, Fine/Gross Motor Skills, etc.)
Encourages positive social interaction and problem solving skills.
Mon Valley YMCA’s program runs Monday, Tuesday & Thursday, 8:30AM – 11:00AM. or 12:00P.M. to 2:30P.M.

Who is eligible for Pre-K Counts?

• PA Pre-K Counts is designed for children who are 3 or 4 years of age.
• Live in families earning up to 300% of the federal poverty level (or a family of four earning $73,800 per year.)
• Students must be accepted into the program after filling out an enrollment form through Blueprints. To sign up for PA Pre-K Counts, please call Blueprints at 724.225.9550