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Child Care | YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties

Our Mission

Our mission is to create a safe space for children to be themselves, build community, and learn to be leaders. We accomplish this by offering quality enrichment and development opportunities for children, delivering peace of mind for parents, and empowering the missions of schools.

Our Legacy

The Y has been a childcare leader in our communities for generations. As a vital partner in our region, YMCA Child Care programs nurture a fun, collaborative, and safe environment for children to express themselves and enable parents to navigate busy schedules and workdays with peace of mind.

Our Approach

We offer a variety of programs that aim to empower children to learn and be champions of their own education. Through programs such as our Before and After School Care, Early Learning, and Summer Day Camps and Break Camps, the Y continues a longstanding tradition of youth development to strengthen communities by empowering young people. The Y is dedicated to fulfilling our learners’ social, emotional, and educational needs. We believe enrichment forms with the knowledge that not every systematic approach to education can apply to every learner. That is why we meet students, families, educators, districts, and administrators where they are to support and uplift our mutual goals and missions.

Our Team

All YMCA Child Care staff are certified childcare professionals who understand our local communities and the children that make up our programs. The Child Care staff comprehends children’s cognitive, physical, and social development. We offer the support parents and families need, and the significance of maintaining a safe, clean, and fun environment for children to learn and succeed.

Pierce County Office

1614 S Mildred St Ste 1, Tacoma WA 98465
253-534-7840

Kitsap County Office

3330 Kitsap Way Ste A, Bremerton WA 98312
360-813-1813

Office Hours

Monday-Friday: 8am-4:30pm

Caring Curriculum

The YMCA believes quality enrichment starts with meeting individual students where they are. The SCALED Learning™ curriculum offers innovative elements such as STEM, literacy, arts, Career-Connected Learning, and more. Kids in our programs benefit from a hands-on learning experience that is fun, engaging, and attentive to their needs.

Scholarships

The YMCA understands that quality childcare can be expensive and sometimes seem inaccessible to families who genuinely need it. Scholarships are available for families that qualify for financial support.

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YMCA Child Care Cancellation Form

We hope to provide services that meet you and your child’s needs. However, we understand cancellations will occur. Please complete the form online.

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Children of Hope Childcare & Learning Center

Program Information

Enrollment

Program Description

Enrollment

We offer full time and part time care for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school aged children. We accommodate families by offering a range of school year and summer schedules. Please contact us to schedule a tour.

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Classrooms

Program Description

Enrollment

A well-planned child care environment helps promote a child’s inquisitive nature and approach to the learning process. From the size and atmosphere of the rooms to a low student-to-teacher ratio, each classroom is specifically designed to provide a warm, intimate and secure environment for children to learn, explore and grow at their own pace.

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Program Description

Program Description

Program Description

Children of Hope participates  in Washington’s Early Achievers, which is Washington’s Quality Rating and Improvement System. Early Achievers is a voluntary program that empowers providers and educators with coaching and resources to support each child’s learning and development so they can obtain the skills they need to be successful in school and in life.

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Here at the Children of Hope…

Children are offered many areas of interest to learn and discover, such as learning colors, the alphabet and shapes. 

 Children work on social skills, self-help skills, large and small muscle coordination. 

 Children learn math concepts such as size, weight, direction, quantity, matching, classifying, number concepts, counting and identifying. 

 Children are offered creative activities using paint, clay, crayon, felt, pen, paper, scissors, glue and other materials. 

 Children learn about themselves and their relation to the world around them through play alone and play with peers.

 Children learn to make choices and learn to be responsible for their actions. 

 Children learn to problem solve, take care of their bodies, and be part of a group.

  Children are offered individual learning plans to help each child reach goals and objectives specific to that child.

About

Children of Hope Childcare and Learning Center was established in 2004 as a vision of the Greater Christ Temple Church and it’s Founder, Bishop C. E. Montgomery. The Mission of Children of Hope is to utilize Christian principles in creating a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment for kids. Children of Hope is governed by a board of directors, and day-to-day operations are handled by our center director, Tifhany Jones. Tifhany has worked with children for over 15 years and is truly a blessing to this ministry.

Tacoma Nature Center Preschool

The application process and application deadlines for the 2022-23 academic year are located under the Enrollment tab.

About Early Childhood Education

Our mission is to provide a high quality early childhood environment that meets the needs of preschoolers by inspiring them to love nature.

Place your child in this warm, caring environment that offers diverse natural environments, outstanding teachers and staff, and unique hands-on learning programs. We are committed to offering experiences and opportunities that allow children to learn and grow at their own pace. We encourage their endless curiosity and plant seeds to help them learn throughout their lives.

Choosing a kindergarten can be difficult. It’s important to make sure a non-traditional preschool like this one is right for your family.

• Here is a good list of things to look for in school.
• Here’s a really good article that explains why we make play an integral part of every school day at Nurture in Nature Preschool.

Find out more about us
As the 2022-23 enrollment process has ended, there are currently no open house events scheduled and no preschool tours available. However, please feel free to e-mail your questions to the preschool director at t[email protected].

In February 2023 there will be open days for the 2023-24 academic year. Participation in the Open House event is a condition for applying before the lottery in mid-March 2023.

Registration

For the upcoming academic year (September 2022 – May 2023) , the registration process (lottery) has been completed. Now we will accept applications as follows:

• Section D – T/Th from 1 pm to 4 pm
  PreK class for 4-5 year olds
  0 slots open – waiting list applications accepted
  Preschool application
• Section B – P/B/P from 1 AM to 4 PM.
  PreK class for children 4-5 years old
  2 slots open – applications accepted
  Preschool application
• All other sections are filled with long waiting lists and applications are not being accepted.

Preschool Calendar 2022-23

All preschool families must be active members of the Friends of Tacoma Nature Center. Family membership costs $35 per year and can be purchased. online or by phone.

The number of places in all sections is limited and distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Pay special attention to the age limits for each section.

For future school years, the application process follows this general pattern:

• Registration dates and process for the school year starting next September will be posted on the website in early December each year.
• returning student applications are accepted in January during published dates.
• Sibling applications (current and former students) are accepted in February on the dates indicated.
• New students are selected by lottery, applications are accepted from the beginning of January until one week before the lottery. A conditionally refundable deposit is required.
• Mandatory Open House for new families will be available in February (dates posted with registration process).
• Mandatory lottery attendance in mid-March for new applicants.

Philosophy

Research shows that children who spend time in nature are better at focusing, think more clearly, and are able to deal with stress more effectively.

At Nature Education Preschool, our unique program combines the best of hands-on outdoor and nature learning with traditional academic concepts. Read more in the Curriculum section below. What is a nature preschool? Click here for a detailed explanation.

Class size
Each section has a maximum of 12 children, with two teachers per class.

Statement of Impartiality
At Nature Education Preschool, we strive to create a community that feels welcoming, accepting, and safe for everyone. Our goal is to make our classroom reflect Tacoma’s diverse community and create an environment where every voice and story is valued. We define diversity as people who are unique in race, ethnicity, income level, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family structure, abilities, and learning styles. By noting our differences and exploring our similarities, our young learners create a foundation for curiosity and connection, acceptance and appreciation. We also focus on social-emotional learning, which leads to empathy and understanding, as well as protecting ourselves and others. NIN staff are committed to continuing their own education and work in the areas of diversity, equity and inclusion, and we reaffirm the goals of Education Against Bias:

1. Each child will demonstrate self-awareness, confidence, family pride and a positive social identity.
2. Every child will express comfort and joy with human diversity; the exact language of human differences; and deep, caring human connections.
3. Each child will increasingly recognize injustice, have a language to describe injustice, and understand that injustice hurts.
4. Each child will demonstrate the empowerment and skills to act with others and alone against prejudice and/or discriminatory practices.

Downloads
The following resources help to highlight the philosophy and theories that underpin our Parenting in Nature curriculum. The final resource is the Natural Start Alliance’s map of all self-proclaimed natural preschools in our area.

• Children and Nature Network
• Children’s Play Restoration Movement from The New York Times
• Old-fashioned game develops serious skills Alix Spiegel on NPR
• Refuse Academic Preschool Janet Lansbury
• Outdoor preschool takes root on Vashon Island Susan Gilmour for The Seattle Times
• Grow resilient from the wild land blog
• Alliance Natural Start

Are you thinking about opening your own kindergarten? Here is a very helpful article.

Nursing in Nature Preschool staff enjoy talking about our preschool to interested parties, but appreciate it when people do some research before coming to us!

Write to us [email protected]

Parent Involvement

Nature Education Preschool offers some opportunities for parent involvement through volunteering on committees and helping out with special events. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, volunteer opportunities may be limited for the upcoming school year. Registered families will receive information about current opportunities.

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Please note that this information is based on current government-mandated COVID guidelines and is subject to change.

Schedule for the 2021-22 school year
Preschool calendar for 2021-22

Timetable for 2022-23 academic year
Pre-school education calendar for 2022-23

Children must be of appropriate age by the first day of school and must be toilet trained. We require commitment for the entire academic year.

Children can only be enrolled in one section
Please note the age restrictions for each section

• Section A – indoor and outdoor time
  
  • M/F 9-12
  • 3 and 4 years
• Section B – all outdoors
  
  • M/W/W 1-4
  • 4 and 5 years*
• Section C – indoor and outdoor time
  
  • T/T 9-12
  • 3 and 4 years
• Section D – all outdoors
  
  • T/Th 1-4
  • 4 and 5 years*
• Section E – all outdoor
  
  • Fri/Thu 9:30-12:30
  • 4 and 5 years*
• E+ section – all outdoors
  
  • Mo/F/Thu 9:30-12:30
  • 4 and 5 years*

* Pre-K classes are for children with some preschool or similar experience. Classes are more structured with more advanced concepts and activities. Pre-K classes are not recommended for 4-year-olds who do not have this experience.

Sample daily schedule

• 30 minutes of welcome and free play in the schoolyard
• 30 minutes First lap time
• 15 minutes Move to next location/route
• 15-minute snack – scheduled mask break
• 15 minutes daily work
• 15 minutes Free choice
• 40 minutes Group activity
• 10 minutes Walking back to the Schoolyard
• 10 minutes. Closing time of the circle and the results of the day

Academic plan

As a nature-based preschool, we do not follow a set curriculum. We are discovery-based and focused on children. However, there are many topics that we focus on throughout the year on a tentative schedule or as children’s interests and our discoveries give us opportunities.

Our new child-inspired curriculum often follows the changing seasons and exciting events that take place in and around our building and grounds, reflects our currently enrolled families, and is enhanced by our ever-changing climate.

Because our curriculum is based on learning/learning, attendance is key to making the most of our unique program.

We do not recommend this program for those who will take a simpler approach to schooling.

With the exception of sickness and holidays that cannot be scheduled during scheduled breaks, it is best for students to be here for all classes throughout the school year.

While traditional academic skills and abilities are part of our school, they are definitely not in the spotlight. Please read about our learning objective to get an idea of ​​what we regularly work on with our students.

Our goal is to meet each individual child where they are and help them develop their skills.

Our philosophy is that preschoolers learn and grow through play, discovery and learning how to be part of a community. When their brains are ready, they will naturally gravitate toward more academic pursuits. We will be ready for them with more possibilities.

Looking at the actual research, it is clear that more structured scholars need to be in elementary school and beyond. That’s when the child’s brain is ready for it! Again, we provide opportunities for traditional academic pursuits and elements are woven throughout each school day, but we do not focus on learning or expect our “graduates” to achieve specific academic goals before they leave. If this is important to you, we strongly encourage you to find another preschool with a different philosophy than ours.

An excerpt from the article linked below: “ Sending teachers to preschools to “better prepare” children to deal with the already overly academic experience in kindergarten is a waste of time and is “wrong parenting” since Dr. David Elkind refers to him in Improper parenting – preschoolers at risk can cause “damage to a child’s self-esteem, loss of a positive attitude, a child needs for learning, blocking “.

For the full article, read Abandon Academic Preschools by Janet Lansbury.

Payment Information

Tuition is due monthly on August 1st and then on the 15th of each month, from September to April.

Tuition fees for the upcoming 2022-23 academic year:

• Sections A and C
  $310 per month
• Section B Outdoor Class
  $455 per month
  
• Section D. Outdoor class.
  $310 per month
• Section E Outdoor Class
  $310 per month
• Section E+ Outdoor class
  $415 per month

There is a $50 application fee for awarding a place in a preschool.

In addition, families must own Friends of the Tacoma Nature Center. Family membership currently costs $35 per year.

Some tuition scholarship assistance is available. Registration and membership fees are not eligible for financial assistance.

Vaccinations

We require each family to provide an up-to-date immunization form for each enrolled child prior to our first scheduled day of school. Due to recent public concerns about vaccine safety, there have been some changes to Washington State’s exemption requirements and related documentation requirements.

You can view the requirements and allowable exceptions for here .

Please contact the Preschool Principal if you have questions or concerns.

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