Preschool

Kiddie College Enrichment

Kiddie College Enrichment introduces your child to other preschoolers as they play in this healthy preschool-style learning environment. This program is taught by instructors with early childhood education experience. Our daily schedule or programs will vary depending on the days which you register for and the activities offered on those days. Join us this fall for new Early Learning Enrichment classes! Run, jump, play, read, learn, share, paint, draw, sing, dance and show-and-tell in this great introduction to school!

The Kiddie college runs 3 days a week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday). Enrichment runs 2 days a week (Tuesday, Thursday).

Before & After School Care

The Lake View YMCA is proud to work with Chicago Public Schools to provide quality childcare for children in elementary school. Fees are monthly. We encourage children to make positive decisions and incorporate lifelong lessons through art, team building, character development and homework assistance.

Our programs strive to accomplish the following goals:

• To protect and promote each child’s health and fitness
• To promote each child’s social and emotional development and instill the YMCA four core values of honesty, caring, respect and responsibility
• To provide a nurturing environment and the opportunity to succeed
• To develop each child’s levels of self-esteem and self-confidence

School Days Out

Like most parents, you’re probably already making plans for this year’s holidays. But what about all those days in between, when school is out, but adults have to go back to work? When schools are closed, working parents can turn to the YMCA of Metro Chicago’s School Days Out program to keep children ages 5-12 safe, engaged, and learning — including weather-related closings and Spring and Winter Breaks. You don’t even have to be a YMCA member to attend! From as early as 7 a.m. to as late as 6 p.m., we offer a full day of entertainment, including games, creative art experiences, and more. Click here to register