Ninety-eight percent of graduating YMCA preschool and pre-kindergarten students exceed Twin Cities kindergarten readiness standards. From the beginning stages of life, the Y provides a nurturing environment for your child to learn, grow and thrive.

Our Approach

We support your family values and work with you to expand your child’s world. Mastering new, age-appropriate skills, your child will build on accomplishments. Learning through play provides a solid foundation they can take to kindergarten and beyond.

Curriculum

Curriculum

Philosophy

Philosophy

Our Programs

We offer full-day care for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and pre-kindergarteners and part-day preschool. Through our values—caring, honesty, respect, responsibility and equity—we’ll develop your child to their fullest potential, from social skills to kids’ fitness.

Infant

Infant

Toddler

Toddler

Preschool

Preschool

Pre-K

Pre-K

Our Values

The Y is for all. We are committed to providing high-quality, transparent day care and preschool programs. We believe every family, no matter their income, deserves access to knowledgeable, skilled teachers and staff.

Our Teachers & Staff

Qualified Teachers

ECLC Accreditation

Top Accreditation

Lakeville ECLC toddler

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