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Northwest Valley Family YMCA

Y-Academy Early Learning

12450 West Cinnabar Avenue
El Mirage, AZ 85335

Director

Mon - Fri:
6:30am – 6:30pm

Supporting Children
Ages 1 - 5

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You Deserve Peace of Mind About Your Early Education Provider

How Your Child Will Be Supported

NURTURING ENVIRONMENT

At our learning centers, we create a warm and welcoming atmosphere where every child feels valued and safe. Our nurturing environment is designed to support your child’s emotional, social, and physical development.

HIGHLY QUALIFIED TEACHERS

Our team of certified teachers brings expertise, passion, and dedication to early childhood education. We understand the pivotal role educators play in shaping young minds.

HOLISTIC CURRICULUM

Our intentional curriculum is thoughtfully designed to promote comprehensive development, balancing structured learning with creative exploration.

NURTURING ENVIRONMENT

At our learning centers, we create a warm and welcoming atmosphere where every child feels valued and safe. Our nurturing environment is designed to support your child’s emotional, social, and physical development.
HIGHLY QUALIFIED TEACHERS

Our team of certified teachers brings expertise, passion, and dedication to early childhood education. We understand the pivotal role educators play in shaping young minds.
HOLISTIC CURRICULUM

Our intentional curriculum is thoughtfully designed to promote comprehensive development, balancing structured learning with creative exploration.

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Curriculum for Well-Rounded Development at Every Age

Award-Winning Creative Curriculum

Discoverers

1
Age

In our Discoverers class, your child will enjoy a structured day that prioritizes learning through play done under the tender guidance and nurturing of our caregivers, who provide a solid foundation for a love of learning.
Explorers

2
Age

The Explorers classroom offers structured activities that provide frequent opportunities for language development and meaning-making. Curriculum units cover familiar subject area at an accessible level, introducing your Explorer to early concepts in language, math, science, and the arts.
Innovators

3
Age

The Preschool program emphasizes learning through play and introduces more advanced classroom structures and routines. Circle time, themed learning centers, and skill-based work jobs contribute to students’ social and emotional growth, cognitive skills, and motor development.
Scholars

4-5
Age

Students in this program build a social foundation of knowledge and depart with the confidence and capabilities necessary for a successful transition to kindergarten. Students expand their relational and self-advocacy skills through structured play, group activities, and new opportunities for presentations, music, and art.

A Caring, Welcoming Environment

Snapshots of Life at the Y-Academy @ Northwest Valley Family YMCA

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“The Y-Academy has exceeded our expectations, with its caring team and curriculum that keeps our child engaged and excited.”

– Y Member
“From the very first day, my daughter naturally connected with the other children, and the staff exceeded our expectations. They catered to her needs, provided exceptional care, and created a warm, welcoming environment for her to thrive.”

– Michael A.
“It’s amazing to see how much our daughter has grown academically and socially thanks to the enriching programs at Y-Academy.”

– Aaliyah B.
“We’re thankful for the Y-Academy’s strong commitment to fostering a safe and stimulating environment for all children.”

– Kirsten G.

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Enroll Today in Three Easy Steps

How the Process Works

1 Step

BOOK A TOUR

Schedule a visit to explore our classrooms and meet our teachers.

2 Step

REGISTER TO SECURE YOUR SPOT

Complete your registration to ensure a place in our program.

3 Step

WATCH YOUR CHILD GROW!

Observe as your child thrives in our nurturing environment.

Schedule A Tour Today!

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Finding the Right Early Learning Program Can Be Difficult

We Are Here to Help

Choosing the right preschool or day care is a really important decision. You deserve peace of mind that your child is getting the nurturing environment they deserve. At our child care centers, we create a warm and welcoming atmosphere where every child feels valued and safe...

More About Y-Academy

Our Y is committed to supporting families and children in the area; the Early Learning Center provides a nurturing environment where children feel safe and supported while learning, growing, making friends and preparing for the world of kindergarten and beyond. Our core values, caring, honesty, respect, responsibility and safety, are implemented daily in everything we do. The Y is committed to youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. We have educated, well-trained employees committed to our cause.

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Tuition Rates – Each Section:

Due 2 times a month on the 1st & 15th

Infants (6 wks – 12 m)
- Member Rate: $657.50
- Non-Member: $712.50
Preschool 1 yr
- Member Rate: $527.50
- Non-Member: $577.50
Preschool 2 yr
- Member Rate: $487.50
- Non-Member: $537.50
Preschool 3 yr
- Member Rate: $472.50
- Non-Member: $522.50
Pre-k 4-5 yrs
- Member Rate: $455.00
- Non-Member: $505.00

6:30 am – 9:00 am: Early Risers Program
- 6:30 am: Free choice
- 7:30 am: Breakfast
- 8:00 am: Gym
- 9:00 am: Circle (Books, songs, music, and movement)
10:00 am: Snack
10:30 am: Small group
10:45 am: Gym (Group games, gross motor skills)
11:30 am: Lunch pep/wash hands
11:45 am: Lunch
12:30 pm: Nap
2:00 pm: Quiet activities
2:45 pm: Gym
3:30 pm: Snack
3:45 pm: Circle (Books, songs, music, and movement)
4:00 pm: Free choice
4:30 pm – 6:30 pm: Evening Starts Program

To enroll, please visit our Early Learning Center in person with the documents listed below.
- Emergency card
- Medication form (if applicable)
- Immunization
- Best of care form

What child safety measures are in place?
- Weapons are prohibited
- Staff are certified in the following: First Aid, CPR, Blood Borne Pathogens, Child Abuse Prevention, and are required to take 18 hours of professional development training every year. They also undergo a nationwide criminal background check, and Arizona state background check.
- All of our staff are mandated reporters by law. If any form of child abuse or neglect is suspected, by law our staff are required to report it verbally to Dept of Child Safety (888-SOS-CHILD) immediately. The staff who reports the incident must also submit a written report to CPS within 72 hours. We are fortunate to employ mature and caring staff, anxious to make your family’s experience as fun, educational, safe, and memorable as possible.

The Y is firmly committed to access for all, regardless of family financial situations. The amount of financial assistance awarded each year is dependent on the amount of fundraising and donations received each year.
Scholarship form must be fully completed with all information included. Allow a minimum of three weeks for processing. All fees apply as normal until the application has been reviewed and approved. All scholarships are subject to availability of funds.
While we are committed to serving everyone, participants are expected to pay a fee based on their financial ability. Anyone is eligible to apply for Financial Assistance and awards are based on a sliding scale that considers household size and income. You may download the application located on our website valleyymca.org/join-the-y/financial-assistance/ and include required documentation and return to the Y.

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Northwest Valley Family YMCA

Y-Academy Early Learning

You Deserve Peace of Mind About Your Early Education Provider

How Your Child Will Be Supported

NURTURING ENVIRONMENT

HIGHLY QUALIFIED TEACHERS

HOLISTIC CURRICULUM

NURTURING ENVIRONMENT

HIGHLY QUALIFIED TEACHERS

HOLISTIC CURRICULUM

Curriculum for Well-Rounded Development at Every Age

Award-Winning Creative Curriculum

A Caring, Welcoming Environment

Snapshots of Life at the Y-Academy @ Northwest Valley Family YMCA

What Parents Are Saying

Enroll Today in Three Easy Steps

How the Process Works

BOOK A TOUR

REGISTER TO SECURE YOUR SPOT

WATCH YOUR CHILD GROW!

Finding the Right Early Learning Program Can Be Difficult

We Are Here to Help

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