New Bedford Preschool

The Y preschool child care is licensed by EEC and designed to meet the developmental needs of young children in caring & structured environments. We provide experiences that enhance each child’s cognitive, language, social, emotional, physical, and creative development. Discover all the wonderful features you and your child will love about the Y Child Care Program.

• NAEYC Accredited program since 1995
• Universal Pre-K Classroom
• Our program incorporates Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks Standards Creative Curriculum
• Land of the Letter People Curriculum
• Safe and accessible, age appropriate environments that promote active learning.
• Free Y Youth Membership for full-time enrollment

Program

Your child will enjoy teacher–guided activities such as:

Arts & Crafts | Educational Toys/ Games | Dramatic Play | Science | Indoor /Outdoor Play | Story Time | Music & Movement Swimming Lessons | Nutritional Snacks | Special Family Nights

Staff

We believe the success of our program lies in the quality of our staff.  Our preschool educator’s are trained Y professionals who are committed to meeting the needs of all children. Each staff meets or exceeds the requirements for their position. In addition, the Y mandates all child care staff have current CPR and first aid, attend orientation training and yearly child abuse prevention training.

Affordability

We feel every child deserves quality child care.   In keeping with our Y mission to serve the community, financial assistance is available for qualifying families. Our Y child care program accepts PACE and EEC subsidized slots.

Convenience