Welcome to the Rose E. Schneider Family YMCA Y Kids Academy page! Your child will engage in self and teacher guided exploration, as well as both small and large group lessons with a Christian emphasis.
For more information, please contact our Youth & Family Director, Ashley Vranick at avranick@bcfymca.org or 724-452-9122 x217
The curriculum teaches fun, creative, age-appropriate lessons that enhance intellectual, social, emotional, and fine and gross motor skill development of your child. Purposeful play and educational activities are designed to stimulate critical thinking skills, develop creativity, work on the basic concepts needed to develop reading and writing skills, and to develop positive social skills, such as cooperation and sharing. The YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility are at the core of all programs and activities.
Mrs. Sherree Pawlowski
spawlowski@bcfymca.org
Mrs. P. teaches the Tuesday & Thursday afternoon class of 3 & 4 year olds and the morning Pre-K class. She has been in public education for over 10 years and has extensive experience with children of all ages through children’s ministry programs. While taking a leave from her computer programming career, she discovered that she prefers people over electronics and headed back to college for a degree in Elementary Education. Sherree hopes that her love of learning is contagious and she can spread that joy to the preschoolers! Mrs. P. resides in Cranberry Township with her husband, Bob, and has 3 children. In her spare time, she enjoys gardening, sewing (especially quilts), and reading. She is looking forward to becoming a grandmother in September!
Mrs. Katie McAfee
kmcafee@bcfymca.org
Mrs. McAfee teaches the Monday & Wednesday morning class of 3 & 4 year olds and the afternoon Pre-K class. She has been working with children since she was 13! She has a Bachelor in Elementary K-6 from Robert Morris University, where she graduated Cum Laude. She has experience working with children from birth through 6th grade. Before becoming a Y Preschool teacher, Mrs. McAfee spent 6 years at Sewickley Academy; two years there teaching Kindergarten. Then she substitute taught for 3 years in local districts following. She lives in Harmony with her husband, Ryan; their three daughters, Olivia, Harriet, and Rossalynn; and their excitable-yet-lovable dog, Claire. She enjoy crafting, all things Disney, and camping with her family!
Scholarships for Preschool and Pre-K tuition are available to those who qualify. Click here for more information.
(Scholarships are not available for Preschool Exploration or Extended Day.)
Preschool Scholarship cost: $60/per child, monthly automatic draft.
Pre-K Scholarship cost: $80/per child, monthly automatic draft.
CLASSES
The program will run Sept. 2021-May 2022.
TUITION
Members $185 | Non-Members $220
(Tuition covers the full academic year.)
CLASS DESCRIPTION
This program will meet once a week and focus on structured activities and teacher guided-exploration. This is a great program to transition to preschool and each week we will learn about new topics and new skills to prepare us for pre-k. This is a drop-off program and will be in a small group setting. Preschoolers must be potty-trained or wear a pull up to participate in this class.
CLASSES
TUITION
Member & Non-Member: $90/per child monthly automatic draft.
CLASS DESCRIPTION
This two day a week program focuses on self-guided and teacher-guided exploration. The curriculum teaches fun, creative lessons that will enhance intellectual, social, emotional, and fine and
gross motor skill development
of your child. Children must be potty trained to attend.
CLASSES
TUITION
Member & Non-Member: $120/per child, monthly automatic draft.
CLASS DESCRIPTION
This program is three days a week and focuses on kindergarten preparation. Students will build on language, science, dramatic play, art, math and music skills. Children must be potty trained to attend.
• Extended Day Preschool is available for 4½-6 year olds, 11:00AM-1:00PM on the days the child is enrolled.
Extended Preschool Tuition: $40/per child, monthly automatic draft (in addition to Pre-K tuition)
Give your child the opportunity to extend their preschool day! They will bring their lunch and share the experience with their classmates. Schedule will change on a monthly basis, as listed below. Monthly registration is required.
(Specific dates depend on class enrolled in.) Printable version available here.
August/September
October
November
December
January
February
March
April
May
Ashley Vranick, Youth & Family Director: avranick@bcfymca.org | 724.452.9122 x217
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