Friday, May 18 is Outdoor Movie Night at the Y showing The Muppets! Movie begins at dusk.
Princeton YMCA
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CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER CLASSROOMS
Children's classes for infants through pre-kindergarten
Full-Day Programs
7:30am-6:00pm
Baby Bears
8 weeks to 18 months old
Ratio: 1 teacher to 3 children
Baby Bears are on their way to a world of exploration! Our infant program fosters each child’s individuality, while creating a loving, nurturing, and stimulating environment in which they can grow and learn. Our staff partners with each family to set and achieve individualized developmental goals, so you are working together for the success of your child!
Teddy Bears
18 months - 2 1/2 years old
Ratio: 1 teacher to 6 children
Teddy Bears are walking, talking and ready for fun! Our staff stimulates their natural curiosity and encourages their self-help skills through an age-appropriate curriculum which explores the fun in learning and challenges each child to be successful at each developmental milestone.
Koala Bears
2 1/2 to 3 years old
Ratio: 1 teacher to 6 children
Koala Bears are on their way to a love of learning. As teachers foster Koala’s independence, the children are encouraged with positive reinforcement to help build confidence and success as they learn about the world around them.
Through a curriculum that focuses on learning through exploration, our staff works toward the overall success of each individual child.
Polar Bears
3 to 4 years old
(Child must have turned 3 by September 30, and be potty trained for swimming.)
Ratio: 1 teacher to 9 children
Polar Bears are introduced to a world of possibilities! Teachers create a stimulating environment through challenging activities in the areas of reading, mathematics and science. As a Polar Bear, your child will celebrate multiculturalism through the introduction of foreign languages. Your child will also participate in free, weekly swimming lessons in our heated indoor pool!
Kinder Prep
4 to 5 years old
(Child must have turned 4 by September 30, and be eligible to enter kindergarten in the fall)
Ratio: 1 teacher to 9 children
They’re on their way! Kinder Prep children flourish in a stimulating and positive learning environment as they prepare for kindergarten. Through a curriculum that fosters a solid foundation of learning, our Kinder Prep children are challenged in the pertinent areas of reading, language, math and science, as well as foreign languages. Our teachers pride themselves in preparing the Kinder Prep group for a successful journey into the wonderful world of learning!
Child Development Center Director
Susan Gresko, 609-497-9622 x216
Child Development Center Associate Director
Leigh Zink, 609-497-9622 x237