Walnut Street YMCA
At the Walnut Street YMCA, we believe that all kids deserve the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve. That’s why child care and early learning programs at the Y focus on holistically nurturing child development by providing a safe and healthy place to learn fundamental skills, develop healthy, trusting relationships and build self-esteem through the Y values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. The Walnut Street YMCA is a proud participant in the Delaware Stars quality program and has been ranked a Star Level 5.
Register NowThe Walnut Street YMCA preschool program is for children ages 2 years through pre-k. This program provides a beneficial social experience and a good foundation for future education. Experienced teachers and aides utilize child-centered activities to encourage attentive listening skills, pro-social behavior and provide opportunities to increase self-awareness. Our staff works with the children in individual and group settings to ensure each child is ready and prepared for Kindergarten. At the Walnut Street YMCA, we support youth development, promote healthy living and emulate social responsibility. Your child will learn and grow in a multi-faceted program that provides opportunities for self-expression, socialization and teacher-led activities. The children learn age appropriate developmental skills that will both engage and challenge them intellectually and physically. Little Rascals (2 – 4 years) Little Professors (4 – 5 years )
Hours: 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Fees: 2 years and older: $1,000 per monthCurriculum
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Our preschool program includes activities that introduce and enhance developmental growth in all areas of child development. Children paint, build with blocks, color, make new friends, and use their imagination to create their own works of art. Children will be introduced to Pre-kindergarten concepts that will help them as they get ready for school. The Downtown YMCA Child Development Centers also give children numerous opportunities to run, jump and build strong bodies!
Our pre-k program prepares your child for their first formal year of school, kindergarten! Children learn upper and lower case alphabet letters and numbers, and they work on beginning word sounds and writing skills! Our pre-k program also concentrates on problem-solving techniques and how to seek peaceful resolutions.
Our licensed School Age Child Care Program provides a positive and meaningful before and after school experience for children grades k-8. Our experienced and dedicated staff plan structured activities designed to develop each child to his or her fullest potential. Our program emphasizes the YMCA core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility. Service to other schools may be available, but transportation may need to be self-arranged. Before Care Only: After Care Only: Before and After Care: TEENS (ages 13-17): Free
Our School’s Out Program offers
Schools Served
2024/2025 School Year Monthly Pricing
Full Member: $180/month
Non-Member: $265/month
Full Member: $275/month
Non-Member: $360/month
Full Member $400/month
Non-Member: $500/month