Preschool Enrichment
NEW DISCOVERIES CHILD CARE CENTER
Preschool Enrichment
Preschool Curriculum
Scholastic Big Day for PreK is organized into eight engaging and child-friendly themes. As the year progresses, the themes in this early-learning program broaden, and children begin to understand more about the world around them. The flexible content allows prekindergarten teachers to incorporate their own favorite themes into the classroom.
Preschool Schedule
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6:30 – 9 a.m. |
Arrival |
Free choice, including blocks, dramatic play, music, computer, manipulatives, blocks, puzzles and free play. |
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6:30 – 9 a.m. |
Breakfast |
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9:00 a.m. |
Circle time |
During circle time, we explore our BIG IDEA of the day. This includes learning activities that are both child and teacher initiated. Examples include: calendar, weather, numbers, letters, action games, finger plays, numbers, stories, etc. |
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9:30-9:45 a.m. |
Snack |
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10:00 a.m. (M, T, Th) |
Teacher’s Choice |
We explore with small groups and learning centers to learn phonological awareness, alphabet knowledge, language, mathematics, science, sensory and other fine motor skills |
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10:00 a.m. (W & F) |
Fun Swim |
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11:00 a.m. |
Large Motor Skills |
We play inside the gym or outside on the playground or a field trip option |
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Noon |
Lunch |
Includes a bag lunch from home, nap & quiet activities. |
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2:30 p.m. |
Quiet time |
Includes playing quiet time team building skills, manipulatives such as play-doh and geometric shapes |
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3:00 p.m. |
Snack |
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3:15 p.m. |
Teacher’s Choice |
Includes art, music, stories, learning stations, technology, free play, outside play |
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5:30 p.m. |
Close |
Rates
| Preschool (33 months – 6 years) |
$33-36 per day |
Tour/Enrollment Information
Contact Maci Barrett, New Discoveries Child Care Director at 218-454-2560 or mbarrett@blymca.org to schedule a tour, or to enroll. Upon enrollment, necessary paperwork will be recorded along with current immunization records, and health history
PARENT AWARE RATED!
Our New Discoveries Child Care Center is Parent Aware rated! Our staff go through continuous and extensive training to become 3-star rated through the Parent Aware program. Part of the process included:
- Volunteered for extra, in-depth training
- Devoted themselves to strong, caring relationships with each child
- Adopted the latest approaches to keeping children’s learning on track
- Committed to daily activities and routines that help children learn
The Minnesota Department of Human Services leads Parent Aware in coordination with the Minnesota Department of Education and the Minnesota Department of Health. Child Care Aware of Minnesota is working in local communities to share the Ratings with parents, and prepare child care and early education programs. Community leaders, including Parent Aware for School Readiness and the Greater Twin Cities United Way, also support Parent Aware.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE
BRAINERD FAMILY YMCA
602 Oak St.
Brainerd, MN 56401
218.829.4767
FACILITY HOURS
DUE TO STATE MANDATE- THE YMCA IS NOT OPEN FOR MEMBER/PUBLIC USE
WE HAVE REDIRECTED OUR FOCUS TO PROVIDING EMERGENCY DAYCARE IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 EMERGENCY. THE FACILITY WILL BE ACCESSIBLE TO FAMILIES UTILIZING OUR DAY CARE FROM 6:15AM-6:00PM MONDAY-FRIDAY.