Young Men's Christian Association of Central and Northern Westchester, N.Y., Inc.
The YMCA of Central and Northern Westchester runs an OCFS-licensed preschool program inside Thomas Jefferson Elementary School at 3636 Gomer Street in Yorktown Heights, with a licensed capacity of 42 preschool-age children. It is one of several distinctly licensed YMCA early-learning and school-age sites across northern Westchester, all under the same nonprofit. The YMCA's early-learning approach pairs a developmentally focused curriculum with literacy, STEM, arts, and active-play time.
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Program details
An OCFS-licensed YMCA preschool program for young children at the Yorktown Heights / Thomas Jefferson Elementary site, with ages, schedule, and program details families can confirm before enrollment.
Ages served
Licensed for preschool-age children at this site (capacity 42). Across its early-learning programs the YMCA serves children from 6 weeks to 5 years, including infant, toddler (18 months to 3 years), and preschool groups.
Licensed capacity
NY OCFS licenses this Yorktown Heights location (3636 Gomer Street) for a total capacity of 42 preschool-age children.
Schedule
The YMCA offers half-day, full-day, and extended-day care across its early-learning programs; program hours differ by site, so families confirm specific times for the Yorktown Heights location directly.
Curriculum and activities
Early-learning days blend a developmentally appropriate curriculum (Scholastic Big Day and the pyramid model) with STEM and exploratory learning, literacy, arts and crafts, structured games, and the CATCH health curriculum focused on physical activity and healthy food choices.
Toddler program
The toddler program serves children ages 18 months to 3 years, guiding each child through experiences focused on mental and physical development in a nurturing setting.
Registration
Enrollment is ongoing year-round; families contact the YMCA to arrange a tour and confirm age-group placement.
Program details can change, so ask about exact program hours by site, current openings and age-group availability, tuition and registration steps, ratios, inspection-history details, and current licensing status before making plans.
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