Dr. Effie O. Ellis YMCA Day Care Center is an early learning site in West Garfield Park, Chicago that offers preschool-age programming (ages 3–5) as part of the YMCA of Metro Chicago’s licensed early learning network.
Dr. Effie O. Ellis YMCA Day Care Center is an early learning location in West Garfield Park, Chicago. The site is part of the YMCA of Metro Chicago network and enrolls preschool-age children with year-round registration available subject to classroom openings.
Programming uses a play-based, developmentally focused curriculum aligned with Illinois early learning standards. Offerings across the YMCA network include nutritious meals and snacks, developmental screenings and assessments, support services and referrals for children with disabilities, opportunities for parent involvement, and access to financial assistance options such as state subsidies and YMCA scholarships. Early learning programs in the network are accredited through ExceleRate Illinois and have national early education accreditation.
Infant care programming designed to provide nurturing, individualized attention and partner with families on routines and care.
Toddler classrooms that emphasize exploration, language development, and social interaction in a play-based setting.
Two-year-old programming focused on early social-emotional and cognitive skills through guided play and hands-on activities.
Preschool programming that prepares children for kindergarten with attention to communication, early math, critical thinking and social skills.
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