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Preschool

Steven & Alexandra Cohen Preschool Center

Academic Year 2024-2025

YWCA Greenwich Preschool Programs are licensed by Connecticut's Office of Early Childhood.

With an international student body aged 15-months to 5-years old, the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Preschool Center provides a unique early learning experience that builds a strong platform for a life-long love of learning.

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Our Approach to Childhood Development and Learning

A few things to know:

  • YWCA Preschool programs are licensed by the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood and comply with regulation standards for health and safety
  • Tuition discounts are available for Full Family Members
  • Financial aid is available for income-eligible families
  • Begin the admissions process by scheduling a tour today

Questions

For additional information, contact Geri Smiles, Director of Childhood Education at 203-869-6501, ext. 221 or
g.smiles@ywcagreenwich.org.

Tuition Includes Seven Special Classes:

  • Two-years olds receive Music and Gymnastics instructions
  • Ages three, four, and five receive expert instruction in basic Gymnastics, Music, Spanish and Swimming* (Dependent upon guidelines provided by the CDC.)
  • Ages four and five receive yoga
  • A state-of-the-art STEAM Lab for all age groups to use imaginative and creative approaches to encourage critical thinking

*only children attending five days per week get instruction in all courses

Begin the Admissions Process Now!

1-2-3 Grow

10-Month Program

(September 2024 to June 2025)

Girls and Boys
15-Months to 3-Years

Registration Agreement

A nurturing experience where children learn to separate, build early socialization skills and advance through play, discovery, exploration and observation. The process is warm, supportive and encourages both emotional and physical development.

Learning and activity modules include:

  • Music, Songs, Stories
  • STEAM Curriculum
  • Finger Plays
  • Art Experiences
  • Small and Large Motor Skill Coordination
  • Indoor and Outdoor Play

Schedule & Tuition

Morning Program (9:00 AM to 12:00 PM)

2 Day - $7,310
3 Day - $10,425
5 Day - $15,745

Additional Lunch Bunch (12:00 PM to 1:00 PM)
1 Day - $710
2 Day - $1,395
3 Day - $2,040
4 Day - $2,675
5 Day - $3,285

Financial Aid is available for qualifying applicants

Stop by for a tour! If you are interested in registering or have any questions, please contact the Director of Early Childhood Education, Geri Smiles at g.smiles@ywcagreenwich.org.

Tinker Tots

10-Month Program

(September 2024 to June 2025)

Girls and Boys 3 to 4-Years

Tinker Tots is a creative preschool at its best. An atmosphere rich in experiences, concepts and ideas. The focus is on a developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities that encourage the social, emotional, cognitive and physical development of the child. Teaching methods encourage intellectual growth and creative expression. The result: a child prepared for kindergarten and beyond.

Registration Agreement

Our curriculum and activities include:
  • Art: Encourages individual creative thoughts and expressions
  • Diversity and Inclusion: Fosters children’s self-identity and sense of belonging
  • Foreign Language: Introduces Spanish through stories, wordplay, and songs
  • Hands-on Math: Introduces experiences associated with numerical concepts
  • Hands-on Science: Forms a foundation for intellectual development, including STEAM experimentation
  • Literacy: Encourages verbal communication skills and recognition of letters
  • Manipulatives: Develops concentration, fine motors skills, and hand-eye coordination
  • Music: Develops an awareness of one’s body through movement and rhythmic activities and explores these of voice and musical instruments
  • Swimming and Gymnastics Instruction: Teaches social skills and builds physical strength
INCLUDED SPECIAL CLASSES
  • Tinker Tots receive expert instruction in basic Gymnastics, Music, Spanish and Swimming*
  • Tinker Tots 4 receives yoga
  • A state-of-the-art STEAM Lab for all age groups to use imaginative and creative approaches to encourage critical thinking

*Only children attending five days per week get instruction in all courses.

Schedule & Tuition

Morning Program (9:00 AM to 12:00 PM)

4 Day - $13,230
5 Day - $15,745
Please note: 4-year olds have a 5-day option only.

Lunch Bunch (12:00 PM to 1:00 PM)

1 Day - $710
2 Day - $1,395
3 Day - $2,040
4 Day - $2,675
5 Day - $3,285

Extended Day (1:00 PM to 3:30 PM)

1-Day - $1,505
2-Day - $2,950
3-Day - $4,330
4-Day - $5,660
5-Day- $6,930

Financial Aid is available for qualifying applicants

YWCA Greenwich Preschool Programs are licensed by Connecticut’s Office of Early Childhood and accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young children (NAEYC).

Please contact the Director of Early Childhood Education, Geri Smiles at g.smiles@ywcagreenwichorg

Preschool

Tinker Tots Plus

Year Round Program

Tinker Tots Plus is a full-day (7:30 am - 6:00 pm), 5-day-per-week, 48-week program that builds on the curriculum for Tinker Tots. The result: a child prepared the right way for kindergarten and beyond.

Registration Agreement

48-week program

(September 2024 to August 2025)

This program is perfect for working parents. It's a 48-week program, September to August, that runs from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Preschool summer camp is part of the program.

Schedule & Tuition

5-Days (7:30 AM to 6:00 PM)

5 Day - $28,340

Financial Aid is available for qualifying applicants.

Flexible Scheduling:

  • Part-day for 10 months *

Attend morning sessions. Add lunch. Add extended day hours. Put them all together.

  • Choice 1: Day Segment, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Choice 2: Lunch Bunch, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
  • Choice 3: Extended Day (Tinker Tots only), Add 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM
  • Choice 4: Extended Day Plus, Early drop-off and/or late pick-up (Tinker Tots only.)
  • Choice 5: Number of days per week
    • 1-2-3 Grow attends 2, 3, or 5 days-a-week.
    • Tinker Tots 3 attends 4 or 5 days-a-week.
    • Tinker Tots 4 attends 5 days-a-week.
  • Choice 6: Full Day (Tinker Tots only) - 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM, 5 days-a-week, all year

Tuition Payment Schedule

5-Days(7:30 AM to 6:00 PM)

  • A $75 application fee and deposit of $1,000.00 are to be paid when submitting registration forms. These fees are NON-REFUNDABLE/NON-TRANSFERABLE.
  • Installment plans are available.
  • 50% of tuition is due on May 1.
  • The remaining balance is due August 1.

Membership is required. Affiliate Youth - $200/year or Full family - $145/month.