Miller Family YMCA Accepting Applications for Fall Preschool Program

PRLog (Press Release) - Feb 26, 2010 -
NEWBURY PARK, CALIF.--The Miller Family YMCA preschool program is accepting applications for its fall session.

   Children ages 2 1/2 to 5 who are enrolled in the program have the opportunity to take free swim lessons, Spanish lessons and participate in Fit Kids Club, a fitness class that includes jumping, dancing, balancing and coordinating movements.

   Curriculum is based on the major areas of early development including letter recognition and phonics, pre-math skills, gross and fine motor skills, creative expression through various art mediums, music and dance, and the exploration of basic science concepts.

   "We also offer an emergent curriculum," says Laura Triplett, YMCA preschool director. "Besides the appropriate themes that foster kindergarten readiness, we listen to the children and learn about their interests through daily observation. If they express interest in a particular topic, we incorporate that topic into the learning experience. This creates enthusiasm for learning while building creativity, self-esteem, cooperation and independence."

   The Miller Family YMCA preschool is a state licensed facility. Its two classes hold 20 preschoolers each. "We offer a warm and loving environment where each child and parent is greeted each day," says Triplett. "A bond is created between children, parents and staff, which enables the preschool to enrich the lives of all involved."

   Preschool hours are 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. for full time students and 7 a.m. to noon for part time students (Monday-Wednesday-Fridays, Monday-Wednesdays and Tuesday-Thursdays). Children must be potty trained to attend.

   The Miller Family YMCA is in the Paraíso shopping center on Via Las Brisas in the Dos Vientos community of Newbury Park. For more information about the Miller Family YMCA preschool, call Laura Triplett at 805-480-0309, ext. 105 or e-mail, ltriplett@millerymca.org.