Preschool
(for children 3 to 5 years-old)
6901 Lennox Ave.
Van Nuys, CA
Please email Elena Rieger or call 818-989-3800 for more details.
Hours of Operation
Our schools open as early as 7:00 am and the fun continues until our closing hour of 6:00 pm. Our curriculum runs from September to June, with our summer mini camp program beginning the last week of June.
We Believe
• In treating each child as an individual with respect and understanding.
• In providing each child with a safe, nurturing environment in which to grow.
• The FAMILY is an important component in a child's learning and growth.
• Children need opportunities to create, play, express themselves, make friends, learn and
have fun!
Program Highlights:
• Safe environment with qualified, caring teachers
• Age appropriate hands-on activities
• Kindergarten Readiness
• Science Exploration
• Multicultural Exposure
• Dramatic Play
• Character Development
• Family Events
What Makes Us Special: Our Curriculum, Our Teachers & You
Aligned with the State of California Preschool Standards, our High/Scope curriculum focuses on the developmental stages of growth for the whole child and key developmental indicators (serration, space classification, time, visual arts, dramatic art, music, movement, language & literacy and social relations).
Our nurturing staff act as facilitators and encourage children to make choices, carry out their ideas, and reflect on their activities with adults and peers. Our active role in the classroom allows us to focus on activities which will enhance your child's ability to problem solve, create and interact in different social situations.
The YMCA is committed to choosing highly dedicated staff to meet the developmental and emotional needs of all children in our program. YMCA's policy exceeds state licensing in regards to CPR and First Aid, ratios and having two staff on duty at all times. Highly trained and supportive staff is our priority, which is why we invest in and provide our staff with the best of professional training, enabling them to support your child's development.
Staff members and parents regularly discuss children’s needs through conversations, conferences, parent advisory councils (PACs), and meetings to assess the needs of families. The YMCA uses newsletters, calendars and bulletin boards to communicate with parents. Also, the YMCA works with the PAC by a system of PAC-sponsored activities, open houses, and back-to-school nights.
