Early Childhood Education

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The YMCA of Central Ohio offers quality programming for children 6 weeks to 5 years. Our Early Childhood program also follow a planned curriculum that is designed around these four key components:

  1. Social/Emotional
    1. Self-confidence
    2. Self-esteem
    3. Conflict resolution
    4. Image of the child
    5. Social competence
    6. Cooperative problem solving
    7. Creative expression
    8. Self-help skills
    9. Personal choice
    10. Peer respect
    11. Sharing/manners
  2. Cognitive
    1. Arts & Humanities
    2. Discovery/experimentation
    3. Communication/language & listening
    4. Number concepts
    5. Pre-reading/writing readiness
    6. Vocal expression
    7. Sensory/Science)
  3. Y-Mission Focus
    1. Character Development Service learning
    2. Cultural diversity
    3. Family involvement
  4. Physical (gross/fine motor skills)
    1. Health/wellness
    2. Fitness
    3. Drama/Creative movement
    4. Nutrition
    5. Safety

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