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24 Fredericksburg Parent and Family • January 2015 At the Y, we believe that all children deserve the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve. Our preschool program is 3-star rated by the Smart Beginnings Coalition of the Rappahannock Region and licensed by the State of Virginia. This program's curriculum is designed to focus on the growth and development of 3 and/or 4 year olds while promoting respect, honesty, caring, responsibility, faith, hope and a genuine love for learning. Register your child today! Contact our Welcome Center: 540-371-9622 or Karla Peot, Youth Director: kpeot@family-ymca.org STAR-RATED ENRICHMENT PRESCHOOL EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT at the MASSAD FAMILY YMCA 540-371-9622 KARLA PEOT Youth & Preschool Director at the Massad YMCA 540-371-9622 ext: 1061 - Been with the Y for 8 years - 14 years of experience with children - Early Childhood Education Certi cation - Associates in Arts and Science Our Enrichment Preschool takes a hands-on approach to science, math, arts, reading, language, intercultural activities, bible, Spanish, swimming, and physical tness. We use creative techniques to engage preschoolers, such as Al's Pal's (a puppetry series), eld trips, event days, and more. Parent volunteering is encouraged and is an integral part of a child's preschool experience. Surveys and progress reports are distributed in the fall and spring to both parents and teachers. These tools help us assess each child's accomplishments. The school year ends with a preschool graduation. Each class consists of up to twenty children with one teacher and one assistant. Classes are held 4 to 5 times per week in a safe, bright and appropriately decorated classroom in our youth wing. Children are provided the opportunity to ask questions, explore new ideas and participate in a wide variety of learning activities and experiences. Each month, a theme is incorporated into the curriculum such as: Fall, Community Helpers, Snowmen, Habitats, and more! 3 yr. old 4 day class: Monday-Thursday 9:30-12:30 Monthly Fee: $185 Members / $225 Non-Members 4 yr. old 4 day class: Monday-Thursday 9:30-12:30 Monthly Fee: $185 Members / $225 Non-Members 4 yr. old 5 day class: Monday-Friday 9:30-12:30 Monthly Fee: $210 Members / $250 Non-Members Head of tHe Class