Preschool at the YMCA
Together We Belong
We believe every child deserves to belong to a community that feels like family. At our preschools, your child will feel loved, supported and ready to grow. Our teachers foster a sense of belonging through nurturing care, group play and individualized attention, ensuring that each child knows they are valued.
The YMCA of San Diego County operates licensed preschools across the county, with full and part-time options. Our teachers foster a sense of belonging through nurturing care, group play, and individualized attention, ensuring that each child knows they are valued.
WHY YMCA PRESCOOL?
NURTURING ENVIRONMENT
Our experienced and caring teachers provide a warm, home-like setting at all six of our San Diego County locations, where your child will feel safe, supported, and encouraged to learn at their own pace.
Creative Curriculum
We foster curiosity, creativity and confidence in each child. Every activity is designed to build social skills, independence and a love for learning. Through careful observation, documentation, thoughtful questions and deep reflections, our teachers work in partnership with the children to plan activities that extend thinking, develop explorations and build social-emotional skills.
Whole Child Development
Through hands-on learning experiences, physical activities, and opportunities to explore their unique interests, your child will thrive while forming meaningful connections with peers and teachers.
YMCA Preschools
- COPLEY-PRICE FAMILY YMCA INFANT CARE & PRESCHOOL - (619) 280-9622
- MAGDALENA ECKE FAMILY YMCA PRESCHOOL - (760) 942-9622
- YMCA PRESCHOOL AT FLORA VISTA - (760) 942-9622
- DAN MCKINNEY FAMILY YMCA PRESCHOOL - (858) 453-3483
- RYAN FAMILY YMCA PRESCHOOL - (619) 226-8888
- TOBY WELLS YMCA PRESCHOOL - (858) 496-9622
- MOTTINO FAMILY YMCA PRESCHOOL - (760) 758-0808
"Preschool has been a lifesaver for our family. Their compassionate and personalized care for our son made the transition to preschool so much easier than I expected. As a mom, I love the play-based program and that the teachers are so knowledgeable in childhood development. It’s made a huge impact in helping my son meet his milestones."— Devon A., preschool parent
HOW TO GET STARTED
- SCHEDULE A TOUR: Visit a YMCA preschool to see how we create a warm, inclusive community for your child.
- ENROLL YOUR CHILD: VGive your child a place where they’ll feel understood and supported every day.
- WATCH THEM THRIVE: See your child build confidence and make friends in a caring community where they belong.