Early Care & Education

For over 40 years, YWCA Jamestown has provided high-quality early childhood education and care, supporting families in our community with nurturing, structured, and developmentally appropriate programs.

Licensed by the New York State Office of Children & Family Services.

Our Approach

  • Creative Curriculum is used in all classrooms.

  • Teaching Strategies Gold individual child portfolios are created.

  • Bi-yearly Individual Development Assessments track growth.

  • Certified Teachers & Highly Trained Staff dedicated to early childhood education.

  • Proud Participating Member of Quality Stars NY – ensuring excellence in early learning.

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Contact Us

Early Care & Education Director:
Nicole Gullotti

Phone
(716) 488-2237 ext. 250

Email
ecedirector@ywcajamestown.com

Classrooms & Tuition ↘

Infants - Rooms 101 & 114

  • Infant Care

    • Ages: 6 weeks to 18 months
    • A loving and nurturing environment
    • Engaging activities that encourage early learning
    • Introduction to healthy nutritional habits

  • Rates

    Full Rate: $320 weekly / $67 daily

Toddlers - Rooms 115 & 116

  • 18 months to 36 months

    • Consistent & structured daily routines to build confidence
    • Sensory-based curriculum for early exploration
    • Vocabulary-building activities
    • Encourages strong relationships with caregivers & peers
    • Positive first experience away from home

  • Rates

    Full Rate: $300 weekly / $63 daily

Preschoolers - Rooms 305 & 306

  • 3 - 5 years old

    • Developmentally appropriate activities for exploration & learning
    • Long periods of play to encourage curiosity
    • Activities designed for different learning styles

    • Not part of our partnership with Jamestown Public Schools UPK program

  • Rates

    Full Rate: $277 weekly / $58 daily

UPK 3 - Room 313

  • 3 year olds

    • In partnership with Jamestown Public Schools
    • 9:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. (wrap care is not available)
    • Follows Jamestown school district calendar (September-June)
    • Certified teachers using the Creative Curriculum preparing children for UPK 4

UPK 4 - Room 314

  • 4 year olds

    • In partnership with Jamestown Public Schools
    • 8:20 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. (wrap care is not available)
    • Follows Jamestown school district calendar (September-June)
    • Certified teachers using the Creative Curriculum preparing children for UPK 4

  • Rates

    Open to residents in the Jamestown School District at no cost from 8:20am - 3:00pm

    Wrap Care Full Rate: $205 weekly / $45 daily