Where Care Meets Achievement
The YMCA offers several Preschool Programs. Whether you're a parent looking to learn how to best prepare your young one for school, or looking for a fun, enriching place for your child to spend time after school until you get off work, the YMCA has programs aimed at helping to give your child the best chance at a bright future.
CCDF vouchers are accepted at select locations. Contact your local branch for more information. We offer financial scholarships so that finances are not a barrier.
Early Learning Centers
Two YMCA Early Learning Centers offer care for youngsters age 6 wks - 6 yrs in Wells and Whitley counties. Caylor-Nickel Foundation Family YMCA ELC offers care from 6am - 6pm and Whitley County Family YMCA ELC offers care from 6:30am - 6pm. Children in our licensed programs are surrounded by nurturing role models who help them learn and thrive in a safe environment. Our staff specializes in early childhood education and designs age-appropriate lesson plans that stimulate children's minds throughout a fun and creative day. Part-time and full-time care is offered – available based on enrollment.
Caylor-Nickel Fdn Family YMCA Early Learning Center (Wells County) Whitley County Family YMCA Armstrong Early Learning Center
Preschool Y Care for Fort Wayne Community Schools
The Y Preschool program is a dual enrollment program with Fort Wayne Community Schools, allowing your child a continued day of learning and care in a structured, enjoyable environment. We believe that social and emotional development is very important at this age. Our program is designed to provide each child with those skills. Hands-on themed centers will focus on literacy, art, fine/gross motor skills, character development and math. All work towards preparing your child for Kindergarten and are based on Indiana and local standards. Our mature and experienced staff will also focus on incorporating the Y's core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility into this program.
