EARLY LEARNING

YMCA Ayrlawn Early Learning Center offers a half-day and full-day early learning program for children ages 2 to 5 years old. Students spend their days in a fun and educational learning environment that offers flexible options to meet the needs of the families in our community.

YMCA Early Learning Program uses The Creative Curriculum™, incorporating experiences that permit learning through guided play and active discovery. The curriculum focuses on the development of the whole child—cognitive, social, and physical.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:

• A safe and nurturing environment, instilling socially-conscious values and reinforcing positive skills
• Tadpoles Program (electronic check-in/out and daily reporting system)
• Enrichment programs (a series of project-based learning units of study which encompass the arts, science, and physical activity)
• Field trips (including swimming!), in-house performances, and special events
• Additional youth sports and dance classes available
• Community events and outreach
• Tuition includes breakfast, lunch and a snack

PROGRAM OPTIONS:

Half Day Early Learning Program:
9:00am -1:00pm
Following MCPS School Year Calendar (rolling admissions based on availability in classrooms)

Full Day Early Learning Program:
7:00am -6:30pm
12 Month program, September-August School Year (rolling admissions based on availability in classrooms)

Registration Form for 2019-2020 School Year

To Schedule a tour, receive more information or to register your child for our Early Learning program, please email [email protected].