Early Care & Education 

Licensed by the New York State Office of Children & Family Services, YWCA Jamestown's Early Care & Education program has over 40 years of dedicated service to our community!

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• Creative Curriculum is used in all classrooms. 

• Teaching Strategies Gold individual child portfolios created 

• Bi-yearly Individual Development Assessments are completed. 

• Certified Teachers and highly trained staff.

• Participating member of Quality Stars NY

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Classrooms:

Bumble Bears (Infant Program):

• from age 6 weeks to 18 months

• a loving and nurturing environment

• a wide variety of activities for growth and learning

• a basis for future nutritional habits

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Dandeelions (Preschool Program): 

• from age 3 to 5

• developmentally appropriate activities

• long periods of play for exploration

• activities planned according to learning style differences

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UPK 3 Year Old Class:

• Contract with Jamestown Public Schools

• Open to residents in the Jamestown school District at no cost

• 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

• Follows Jamestown school district calendar (September-June)

• Certified teachers using the Creative Curriculum preparing children for UPK 4

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UPK 4 Year Old Class:

• Contract with Jamestown Public Schools

• Open to residents in Jamestown school District at no cost

• 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. (with wrap care available for a fee)

• Follows Jamestown school district calendar (September-June)

• Certified teachers, preparing children for successful future school years

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Doodlebugs (Toddler Program):

• from age 18 months to 36 months

• consistency & structure with a confidence-building daily routine

• sensory based curriculum

• build vocabulary

• build relationships with adults & children

• positive first experience away from family

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Kinderkubs (Kinder-Ready Program): 

• from age 4 to 5

• Kindergarten preparation

• letter & number recognition

• letter sounds

• reading readiness

• writing readiness

• creative art projects

• creative language projects  

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