Full-Day Kindergarten
Full Day Kindergarten follows an age appropriate curriculum that prepares children for first grade. Full Day Kindergarten utilizes Foundations for Wilson Language Training as well as Everyday Math, Handwriting without Tears and Healthy U are included.
10-month program5 days per week, 8:30am-2:30pm, Mon-Fri | |
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| Age: | 5 years (by October 1) |
| Available: | Before care (7:30-8:30am) After care (2:30-4:30pm or 2:30-6:00pm) |
| Location(s): | Robert & Virginia Bauer Family Branch YMCA, 422 East Broad Street |
| Contact(s): | Tracy McSweeney |
Kindergarten Wraparound
Main Y Facility
Kindergarten Wraparound is a stimulating and enriching theme-based program that takes place in the morning at the Main Y Facility for children who attend afternoon kindergarten in Westfield. Our curriculum enhances a half-day program by developing educational and social skills through arts & crafts, learning centers, music, games, physical education, special events, use of the outdoor play area and more. The children also participate in swim lessons in our Rooke Pool once a week. This is a 5-day/week morning program, before care is also available if needed. Children are transported to Lincoln School for their afternoon program.
Contact: Melinda McHale
Cranford Community Center
Expands upon the incorporated public school curriculum in a nurturing learning environment! Day includes interactive experiences with math, literacy, science and social studies using the Creative Curriculum® program. Through both large and small group lessons, students develop new skills, express their thoughts and ideas, ask questions, solve problems and make discoveries.
- AM Program: Day begins at the Cranford Community Center at 8:00am. Following the program, students ride the bus, supervised by Y staff, to PM Kindergarten at Walnut, Hillside, Bloomingdale or Brookside schools.
- NEW THIS YEAR! PM Program: Supervised by Y staff, students will be picked up from their schools at dismissal and ride the bus to the Cranford Community Center. Pick up time for the PM program is 3:00pm
Contact: Shannon McGillis Jackson, Marty Collett