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The Downtown YMCA Preschool is a Three-Star Preschool, meeting the needs of working parents by providing affordable tuition for exemplary care in the Downtown area. 

LOCATIONS: 

  • Downtown Family YMCA
  • St. Paul's Episcopal Church (305 W. 7th St.)
  • Language Immersion Early Learning Center (801 S. Willow Street)
     
  • Children are grouped together based on kindergarten enrollment. 
  • Monday-Friday 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. 

The Preschool Program Includes:

  • Nutritious breakfast, lunch and snack
  • Swim lessons with YMCA instructors
  • Challenging, theme-related learning experiences
  • Daily physical activities, including access to outdoor playground, indoor gym and play-area
  • Parent meetings and open door policy
  • Scholarships available for families in need
  • Child Care Certificates (vouchers) accepted
  • Daily schedules balanced with structure and free choice play

The YMCA's Character Development traits (Honesty, Responsibility, Caring, Respect, and Faith) are implemented throughout the program.

Questions? Contact Paula Smith at psmith@ymcachattanooga.org or call (423) 266-3766. 

MORE INFO & RATES

 

Reviews

"After having two friends who also have children in their care that recommend the facility, it was a no brainier to put our son here. They got him started with less then a weeks notice after I got a quick job offer. The playground area is nice and the classrooms are filled with books and toys. My son hugs everyone goodbye each day and freely walks into class and hugs me bye without a blink and smiles every time I say the word school."

"An especially good place to have your children, if you are looking to have an experience for your child, which is nurturing. Reading is such a good example and the Y Staff read to my granddaughter daily. LOVE IT. Today we worry about how much we spend. However, this daycare is affordable for the working parent and there is NO COMPROMISE on the quality. It is AWESOME"

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Our Mission: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. 

Our Mission to Inclusion: At the YMCA, we strongly believe we should all work together toward achieving a member environment that is welcoming for individuals, regardless of age, religion, abilities, gender or socioeconomic status. To achieve our mission of empowering all people to reach their full potential, the Y is committed to providing an environment that embodies our core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.