YMCA Minier Early Childhood Center
Center in Saint Louis, MO 63144
1900 Urban Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63144
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YMCA early childhood care builds on childrens natural desire to learn new things and become more self-reliant. Getting along with other children, sharing, taking turns and working in a group are a natural part of playing games or learning a new craft. Rest easy in knowing that Early Childhood Centers at the YMCA of Greater St. Louis are licensed by the State of Missouri and all child care staff members receive extensive training through the national YMCA as well as local Y.
The Y is an advocate for children and our voice is heard on the national, state and local level. The YMCA of Greater St. Louis is involved with the National School-Age Child Care Alliance, National Association for the Education of Young Children, Missouri School-Age Child Care Community, the St. Louis Youth Provider Network, Child Day Care Association, St. Louis Partnership and United Way.
- Child Ages:
- 6 weeks - 6 years
- Licenses & Accreditations:
- State of Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
- Hours of Operation:
- Monday - Friday 6:45 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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YMCA Early Childhood Education Center provides full day child care services that provide opportunities and experiences which stimulate a child’s physical, social, intellectual, and emotional development. Programs are licensed and follow a constructivism philosophy with open-ended art activities, science, fine and gross motor skills and hands-on discovery in an enriching environment.
Our experienced, well-trained staff create engaging and stimulating environment where children can learn, grow and play. We follow the Project Construction Curriculum in our learn through play environment children are allowed to develop and express themselves. The staff compile portfolios of the children’s progress and milestones throughout the center to ensure your child is developing physically, socially, intellectually and emotionally. Weekly lesson plans are developed and implemented by the staff.
Additional enhancements, such as swimming, dance, creative movement, gymnastics, and Spanish are offered on a weekly basis.
