Child Development
At our Child Development Center, we provide programs for children ages 1-12. Y Child Care (our Preschool, Before and After, and Extended Care) and Youth and Family programs offer more than anywhere in Pueblo!
Educational Child Care
The YMCA of Pueblo offers educational All Day Toddler Care for your child aged 12 months (and walking) to 3 years. Our program is run by all licensed staff, and has associated curriculum and scheduling for the entire week! Questions? Call us at 719.543.5151 x 265
All Day Toddler Care
All Day Toddler Care
The toddler program at the Y follows a relationship-based practice. This approach is based on the knowledge that infants and toddlers need on-going, enduring bonds with important adults in order for them to feel safe and secure, learn to trust others, develop a sense of self-worth, develop communication skills, and be motivated to learn.
The structured curriculum that we follow includes ways for children to learn many important things, such as: conveying ideas, expressing emotion, using their senses, as well as exploring processes and outcomes.
Hours:
7:00am - 6:30pm
Ages:
12 months (and walking) - 3 years
Cost Per Month:
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2 day |
Y member: $250
|
Community member: $290 |
| 3 day |
Y member: $370
|
Community member: $430 |
| 4 day | Y member: $490 | Community member: $570 |
| 5 day | Y member: $610 | Community member: $710 |
Registration:
All Day Toddler Care is a licensed program, so you must sign up in person at the Y.
Contact:
If you have questions about All Day Toddler Care, contact Ashley at [email protected] or 719.543.5151 x 263
Preschool and Extended Care
What's the Y difference? We are fully licensed and background checked, and provide structured curriculum in all of our care programs. We have the best trained staff anywhere!
Preschool
Preschool at the Y: so much more than a classroom
YMCA Preschool is a licensed childcare program, and offers new lessons to kids every day! We have the best staff available, and we are constantly developing new learning opportunities for your kids. Plus, since YMCA Preschool is in our state of the art facility, kids have so much more to do than anywhere else in Pueblo!
Take a look at Extended Care as well. It allows your child to spend more time with friends and Y staff in our fun, enriching environment!
Ages:
YMCA Preschool is for children ages 3-6 (must be toilet trained).
Schedule:
YMCA offers multiple options for preschool.
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Program Y Member Community Member Ages Days Times 2 Day AM $125/Month $145/Month 3 - 4 T/Th 8:45am - 11:30am 3 Day AM $150/Month $170/Month 4 - 5 M/W/F 8:45am - 11:30am 4 Day PM $175/Month $195/Month 4 - 5
M-TH 12:15pm - 3:00pm
5 Day AM $195/Month $220/Month 4 - 5
M-F 8:45am - 11:30am
2 Day AM Preschool
This program is designed for the developing 3 year old. It focuses on socialization, creativity, as well as pre-reading and pre-math skills.
Time:
Tuesday/Thursday 8:45am - 11:30am
More info and registration:
Y Preschool is a licensed program, so you must sign registration forms in person at the Y. Feel free to call us with any questions at 719.543.5151 x 263 or email [email protected]
3 Day Preschool
This program is designed for the developing 4 & 5 year old. It focuses on socialization, creativity, science, reading, math and kindergarten readiness skills.
Time:
Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 8:45am - 11:30am
More info and registration:
Y Preschool is a licensed program, so you must sign registration forms in person at the Y. Feel free to call us with any questions at 719.543.5151 x 263 or email [email protected]
4 Day Preschool
This program is designed for the developing 4 & 5 year old child. It focuses on socialization, creativity, science, reading, math, and Kindergarten readiness skills.
Time:
Monday - Thursday 12:15pm - 3:00pm
More info and registration:
Y Preschool is a licensed program, so you must sign registration forms in person at the Y. Feel free to call us with any questions at 719.543.5151 x 263 or email [email protected]
5 Day Preschool
5 day pre-K program. Designed with kindergarden readiness in mind. Child must turn 4 by June 1st to be eligible for this class.
Time:
Monday - Friday, 8:45am - 11:30am
More info and registration:
Y Preschool is a licensed program, so you must sign registration forms in person at the Y. Feel free to call us with any questions at 719.543.5151 x 263 or email [email protected]
Before and After School Care
The YMCA of Pueblo is proud to offer convenient and affordable School Age Care Programs. We partner with you to nurture your child’s healthy development. Our Before and After School Care program is available at a number of schools throughout Pueblo. Our staff provides safe, affordable, high-quality care. We give kids the encouragement they need to take initiative and tools that help improve school performance and behavior. We instill them with a sense of self-confidence, self-esteem, and a healthy dose of happiness.
Activities
- Arts & crafts
- Sports
- Homework help
- Creative & constructive activities
Hours
Monday-Friday, immediately following school dismissal until 6:30pm.
**NOTE: Before care will only be offered if there are 10 or more participants and only at Sierra Vista and Cedar Ridge sites.
Times may vary due to individual school schedule or district.
Pueblo School Service Areas
- District 70:
- North Mesa
- Cedar Ridge- Prarie Winds
- Sierra Vista- LibertyPoint, Desert Sage
- Swallows Charter Academy.
- Pueblo City Schools:
- Main YMCA- Belmont, Haaff, Morton, Fountain International,
- Heritage- South Park, Highland Park, Sunset Park
- Goodnight- Corwin
- Schools may not be serviced due to lack of enrollment.
Pricing
- After School:
- 3 day: $156 - Y member / $168 - Community member
- 4 day: $184 - Y member / $200 - Community member
- 5 day: $204 - Y member / $224 Community member
More info and registration:
Y Before and After School is a licensed program, so you must sign registration forms in person at the Y. Feel free to call us with any questions at 719.543.5151 x 265 or email [email protected]
Extended Care
The Y’s Extended Care Program serves preschool aged children and preschool participants who need care either before preschool or after preschool. Care will be offered for children depending on their preschool class schedule. Children may need to bring a lunch and blanket, depending on the hours they will be in the program.
Hours:
7:00am-8:45am
7:00am-12:15pm
11:30am-6:30pm
3:00pm-6:30pm
Ages:
3-6 years (must be toilet-trained)
Cost Per Month:
YM = YMCA members CM=Community members
| 7:00am - 8:45am | 7:00am - 12:15pm | 11:30am - 6:30pm | 3:00pm - 6:30pm | |
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2 Day
|
YM-$40 CM-$50 |
YM-$110 CM-$120
|
YM-$145 CM-$155 |
YM-$72 CM-$82
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| 3 Day | YM-$60 CM-$70 | YM-$164 CM-$174 | YM-$216 CM-$226 | YM-$108 CM-$118 |
| 4 Day | YM-$80 CM-$90 | YM-$216 CM-$226 |
YM-$288 CM-$298 |
YM-$145 CM-$155 |
| 5 Day | YM-$100 CM-$110 | YM-$272 CM-$282 |
YM-$360 CM-$370 |
YM-$180 CM-$190 |
More info:
For more information, contact Ashley 719.543.5151 x 263 or email at [email protected]
Youth and Family Programs
Families who play together stay together. Build your strong family with the Y! We have programs for all ages and interests.
Kids Only!
Nerf Wars
Nerf Wars at the Y is more than a battle with foam darts. This program helps kids develop teamwork, problem solving, and sportsmanship. Bring your guns and we will supply the bullets and the engineering help!! The kids will have to work together within groups to put strategies into practice as they build barriers with different objects.
Time:
Fridays, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Ages:
8-12
Weekly Games:
Capture the Flag - Capture the enemy flag
Siege the Fort - A.K.A. Zombies
Team Death Match - Lowest score wins
Slayer - Free For All
Defend the Core - Keep darts out of your triangle
Assassain - Find the target
Cost:
Youth:
$5 / Y members $10 / Community members
Adults:
$7/ Y members $12 / Community members
Level Up. Earn Medals.
Learn about how you can score points, earn medals, and reach new levels in our Nerf Wars Field Guide!
Contact
Come into the Y or contact Colleen Jones @ [email protected]
Tween Night
This event is for YOUR TWEEN!
You make Tween Night. Do what you want at the Y, enjoy games, pizza, snacks, swimming, and more! T'weens have a safe place at the Y to be themselves, socialize outside of school and home, and enjoy some freedom! *Registration will close by 2:00pm on the day of Tween Night.
Ages:
8 - 13 years old
When:
2nd Saturday of Every Month! 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Cost:
$11 / Y member
$16 / non member
$5 food punch passes available for dinner and snacks, or bring cash
Contact:
Contact Dominic Vigil
[email protected]
719.543.5151 x 242
Bring the Whole Family!
Parents Night Out and Toddlers Night Out
Have some time to yourselves!
Parents Night Out at the YMCA is your chance to enjoy your own time. Go out to dinner, enjoy a movie, take an evening hike...whatever you want! Drop your kids off (must be potty trained), go enjoy your evening while your kids play here, then pick them up! Kids will play games and sports, and exercise their creativity with arts and crafts! Dinner will be served, and kids will wind down with a movie later in the night.
Ages:
Toddlers: 1-3
Youth: 4-7
Cost:
$15 first child/ $12 each additional child
Schedule:
5:00-6:00 ......... Dinner
6:00-6:45 ......... Craft
6:45-8:30 ......... Y Activity
8:30-10:00 ....... Movie
** You must register by noon the day before the event!
April 8
Dinner: Chicken Nuggets, Fries, Corn, Cookies, Juice
Craft: Paper Plate Umbrella
Movie: A Bugs Life
May 13
Dinner: Pizza, Salad, Cookies, Juice
Movie: Moana
June 10
Dinner: Hot Dogs, Chips, Popcicles, Juice
Movie: THe Nut Job
July 8
Dinner: Spaghetti and Meatballs, Breadsticks, Cookies, Juice
Movie: Trolls
August 12
Dinner: Soft Tacos, Rice, Ice Cream Sandwiches, Juice