Kindergarten Care
The YMCA is the largest provider of childcare in Chester County. Kids love spending their morning and/or afternoon at the YMCA! Our state-licensed kindergarten care programs are loaded with activities that keep children active, happy and healthy! Our trained staff reinforce the skills taught in kindergarten with educational activities, stories, art and even music! The YMCA of the Brandywine Valley is an Equal Opportunity Care Provider.
Please choose your branch for more information.
Brandywine YMCA
Program Locations
Care for Downingtown & Coatesville School District Elementary Schools.
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Beaver Creek
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Bradford Heights
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Brandywine Wallace
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Caln
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East Ward
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East Fallowfield
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Friendship
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Graystone Academy
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King's Highway
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Rainbow
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Reeceville
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West Bradford
Program Schedule and Options
- Downingtown Kindergarten Care available 7:00 am to 8:30 am and 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm only
- Before and/or after school care
- Year-round options available
- 3, 4 & 5 days per week during the school year
- Care on days off from school available
"Y Days"
We offer full-day care on school holidays, teacher in-service days and snow days.
For fee and registration information, please contact Shannon O'Donnell at 610-380-9622, ext. 2420 or sodonnell@ymcabwv.org.
Jennersville YMCA
Program Locations & Transportation
Children are transported to and from their elementary school for Kindergarten Care at the YMCA. Kindergarten Care is available for children attending:
- Penn London Elementary
- Jordan Bank Elementary
Program Schedule and Options
- Combo AM/PM : 7:00 am to 6:00 pm
- 3, 4 & 5 days per week during the school year
- Care on days off from school available
"Y Days"
We offer full-day care on school holidays, teacher in-service days and snow days.
For fee and registration information, please contact Jenn Waite at 610-869-9622, ext. 2526 or jwaite@ymcabwv.org.
Kennett Area YMCA
Program Locations
YMCA Kindergarten Care takes place on-site in the elementary schools for Unionville/Chadds Ford School District students.
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Chadds Ford
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Hillendale
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Pocopson
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Unionville
Program Schedule and Options
- Before Kindergarten: 8:45 am to 12:45 pm
- After Kindergarten: 11:25 am to 3:25 pm
- Before & After School Care: 7:00 am to start of school or end of school to 6:00 pm
- 3, 4 & 5 days per week during the school year
- Care on days off from school available
"Y Days"
We offer full-day care on school holidays, teacher in-service days and snow days.
Forms
For fee and registration information, please contact Becky Cushman at 610-444-9622, ext. 2335 or bcushman@ymcabwv.org.
Octorara Y Program center
Program Locations
Kindergarten Care is available for the Octorara School District, West Fallowfield Christian School, Avon Grove Charter School and other educational institutions.
Program Schedule and Options
- Before & After School Kindergarten:
7:00 to 8:30 am or 3:00 to 6:00 pm
- 3, 4 & 5 days per week during the school year
- Care on days off from school available
"Y Days"
We offer full-day care on school holidays, teacher in-service days and snow days.
Forms for 2012-2013 School Year:
Kindergarten Registration Packet
Kindergarten Parent Handbook
For fee and registration information, please contact Janet Kabakjian at 610-593-962, ext. 2701 or jkabakjian@ymcabwv.org.
West Chester Area YMCA
West Chester Montessori at the West Chester Area YMCA now offers Montessori Kindergarten! Montessori Kindergarten is a unique program for kindergarteners that focuses on awakening the spirit, mind and body in every child. Full and half-day programs are available.
For fee and registration information, please contact Catherine Casti at 610-431-9622, ext. 2222 or ccasti@ymcabwv.org.
OSCAR LASKO Youth Program Center
New! Full-day, private academic kindergarten with before & after care included
YMCA Kindergarten Academy prepares your child for success in a learning environment designed to support the spirit, mind and body of every child.
Program Schedule & Options 
- Before Kindergarten care: 7:00 am to 9:00 am
- After Kindergarten care: 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
- Follows the WCASD calendar
- Care on days off from school available (YDAYS)
Program Benefits
- Extended school day
- Literacy-building activities
- Math, science, social Studies, and technology Development
- Spanish instruction
- Handwriting Without Tears
- Creative arts and expression
- Physical Development Activities uniquely available at the Y, including swim lessons
- Bus transportation when eligible
- PA Department of Education License (pending Spring 2013)