PRE-K PROGRAM

Cross Lanes YMCA Child Development Center & Charleston Family YMCA

Kanawha County School Pre-K (4-5 years old)

We offer WV Pre-K classrooms in collaboration with Kanawha County Schools. The Pre-K program provides quality education and family services for eligible 4 and 5-year-olds. To qualify, children must turn 4 years old by June 30th. Led by highly trained teachers, the program emphasizes Developmentally Appropriate Practices aligned with West Virginia Early Learning Standards Framework, focusing on social, emotional, physical, and academic development through various activities to prepare children for kindergarten. Teachers utilize the West Virginia Early Learning Standards Framework (ELSFS), Creative Curriculum, Growing Up Wild, and PATHS.

Extended Care

Our Pre-K Extended Care program offers additional care for children outside regular Pre-K hours, facilitated by dedicated teachers integrated with our Pre-K team, ensuring consistency in care and education. Available to all Kanawha County Pre-K students, operating whenever school Pre-K is not in session, except on major holidays. The ratio is 1:10.

Tuition:

FULL WEEK CARE: $110/week

FRIDAYS ONLY: $45

HOLIDAY WEEKS: $170/week

FULL DAY OUT: $45