Two Locations
To better serve the community, we now offer two locations - conveniently near major freeways - our Infant & Preschool Center in Mission Hills and Preschool Center in Granada Hills.
The Granada Hills location serves exclusively two to five year-olds, while the Mission Hills Center provides care for children from six weeks to five years of age. Both offer the same commitment to excellence and licensed care for your children. Click here to download our brochure.
Infant & Preschool Center
(for children 6 weeks to 5 years-old)
11630 Indian Hills Rd. Mission Hills, CA 91345
License #191232736 & #191232738
Please call Rosa Contreras at 818-898-1131 for more details.
Preschool Learning Center
(for children 2 to 5 years-old)
15950 Chatsworth St. Granada Hills, CA 91344
License #197416505
Please email Ana Duarte or call 818-891-9214 for more details.
- 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!
- Safe environment with qualified, caring teachers
- Age appropriate hands-on activities
- Kindergarten Readiness
- Science Exploration
- Multicultural Exposure
- Dramatic Play
- Character Development
- Family Events
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 (seriation, 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.
Infant Program
Our Infant Center provides care for children 6 weeks to 2 years of age. The Center is comprised of three rooms: the Lamb Room is for infants 6 weeks to 12 months (or mobility); the Club Room is for infants 12 to 18 months old; and the Pony Room is for infants 18 to 24 months old. The teacher/student ratio throughout the Infant Center is 1:4. (Only Available at Mission Hills location.)
Toddler Program
Our Toddler Program provides care for children from 2 to 2 1/2, or until the time that the child is potty trained. The teacher/student ration in this Center is 1:8.
Preschool Program
Our Preschool Center is for children from 2 1/2 (and potty trained) to 5 years of age. The teacher/student ratio is 1:12.
Hours of Operation
Our schools open as early as 6:30am and the fun continues until our closing hour of 6:30pm. Our curriculum runs from September to June, withour summer mini camp program beginning the last week of June.
