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State Access PreK

Funded preschool opportunities!

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About State Access Programs

The Y is proud to partner with various agencies to offer funded preschool opportunities to families who meet specific criteria. These programs follow the same rigorous standards for learning and development as our private preschool programs.

We believe early learning is crucial to a lifetime of success, and know these programs are vital to our communities. Our partnerships include:

  • The Pennsylvania Department of Education's Pre-K Counts Program
  • The City of Philadelphia's PHLpreK Program
  • Mount Laurel School District's New Jersey Universal PreK Program

Our philosophy is that every child can learn, and our goal is to help each student reach their fullest potential. Support towards that goal is readily available for students, staff and parents. Within that philosophy is a belief that the culture of our schools is an important component of success for all. We are invested in programs that build a sense of community.

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YMCA Funded Preschool Programs

These programs use the Creative Curriculum for Preschool. A key feature of this research-based curriculum is the “active participatory learning” process where children make daily choices about their activities while teachers help them cultivate language, fine and gross motor skills, and social skills as they play.

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Pre-K Counts

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Pre-K Counts provides quality full-day preschool to eligible 3 and 4 year olds at no cost for families earning up to 300% of the federal income poverty level who may be English language learners or have special needs.

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PHLpreK

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The PHLpreK program offers free, high-quality preschool to 3 or 4 year olds who reside in Philadelphia County. There are no income or employment requirements. Interested families can apply for placement.

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New Jersey Universal PreK

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This program offers free high-quality preschool for 3 and 4 year olds who live in the Mount Laurel School District. Families who meet certain eligibility requirements can apply for a preschool lottery for placement.

Private and Semi Private Swim Lessons

Private Swim Packages:

Five Session

  • Members: five lesson package - $185
  • Non-members: five lesson package - $370

One Session

  • Members: one lesson package - $45
  • Non-members: one lesson package - $90

Semi-Private Swim Packages:

  • Members: five lesson package - $140
  • Non-members: five lesson package - $280

Members who are interested in lessons can register or make a registration request through our member portal. Private and semi-private lessons are only available at select branches.

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