GET A HEAD START ON EDUCATION
Early Learning Readiness (ELR)
Early Learning Readiness (ELR) will provide a stimulating environment to help children (0-5 years) develop the physical, verbal, and social skills which they'll need to be school-ready. Caregivers will learn how children develop and how to encourage skill building at home.
EARLY LEARNING READINESS PROGRAM
Before your little ones walk into a classroom, you are their first teacher. Through this Caregiver & Child class, you will have a safe, fun place to play, explore, and learn through songs, stories, and family activities with your children.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE
Children ages 0-5 years old & their adult caregivers. Caregivers can be anybody of legal age-parent, aunt or uncle, older brother or sister, grandparent, neighbor, or even nanny.
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Meet twice a week
- Your child can play with other children
- Classes are offered in English and Spanish with the exception of the Crenshaw location. Classes at Crenshaw are available in English only.
- Discover how to help your child learn and be ready for school
- Meet other caregivers of young children
- Access resources that will help you and your family
WHAT IS THE COST
This program is provided at no charge; a membership is not required.
HOW TO REGISTER
Visit a participating YMCA location during normal operating hours. Our membership team will be happy to register you. You do not need to bring any documentation. An enrollment packet must be completed on or by the child’s first day of participation. You will receive the enrollment packet when you register.
BRANCHES OFFERING EARLY LEARNING READINESS PROGRAM:
Antelope Valley Family YMCA
43001 10th St W, Lancaster, CA 93534
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10am-12pm
Contact: Kalynn Archie at KalynnArchie@ymcaLA.org
Crenshaw Family YMCA
3820 Santa Rosalia Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90008
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10am-12pm
Contact: Alejandra Alavez at AlejandraAlvarez@ymcaLA.org
Gardena-Carson Family YMCA
1000 Artesia Blvd, Gardena, CA 90248
Mondays & Wednesdays, 1pm-3pm
Contact: Cynthia Magana at CynthiaMagana@ymcaLA.org
East Valley Family YMCA
5142 Tujunga Ave, North Hollywood, CA 91601
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10am-12pm
Contact: Judy Szklarek at JudySzklarek@ymcaLA.org
Mid Valley Family YMCA
6901 Lennox Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91405
Mondays & Wednesdays, 1pm-3pm
Contact: Judy Szklarek at JudySzklarek@ymcaLA.org
Santa Clarita Valley Family YMCA at Wiley Canyon Elementary School YMCA bungalow
24240 W La Glorita Cir, Newhall, CA 91321
Days, TBA
Contact: Kalynn Archie at KalynnArchie@ymcaLA.org
Southeast-Rio Vista YMCA
4801 E 58th Street, Maywood, CA 90270
Monday & Wednesday, 10am-12pm
Contact: Jessica Chapeton at JessicaChapeton@ymcaLA.org
Weingart East Lost Angeles YMCA (Branch)
2900 Whittier Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90023
Tuesday & Thursday, 1pm-3pm
Contact: Jessica Chapeton at JessicaChapeton@ymcaLA.org
Weingart YMCA Wellness & Aquatic Center
9900 S Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90044
Monday & Wednesday, 10am-12pm
Contact: Alejandra Alavez at AlejandraAlvarez@ymcaLA.org
Wilmington YMCA
1127 N Avalon Blvd, Wilmington, CA 90744
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10am-12pm
Contact: Cynthia Magana at CynthiaMagana@ymcaLA.org
This program is provided to the community, free of charge, thanks to the generosity of the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation and The David & Lucile Packard Foundation.
