Our Mission
The mission of the YMCA Bennett Preschool is to provide quality early childhood care and education for the children of both YMCA of the Rockies employees and the families who live in the Estes Valley. The staff models and teaches the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility and faith when developing the child’s emotional, social, physical, and cognitive development.
About Our Facility
The Bennett Children’s Building was built in 1965 with funds donated by Richard and Angela Bennett. The building was designed to serve young children and has continued to be used for that purpose. Mr. Bennett served on the board of directors of the YMCA of the Rockies/Estes Park Center for 13 years in addition to serving on YMCA national, Omaha and Nebraska boards. Over forty years later, the generosity of Mr. and Mrs. Bennett still benefits the children of the Estes Park area and the guests of the YMCA.
Our program is able to utilize the wonderful facilities at the YMCA of the Rockies; including our swimming pool, climbing wall, gym, library, cafeteria, and access to the Rocky Mountain National Park. Children are immersed in an education full of wildlife experiences, nature exploration, and stimulating activities to inspire care for not only ourselves, but the environment around us.
Our program is able to utilize the wonderful facilities at the YMCA of the Rockies; including our swimming pool, climbing wall, gym, library, cafeteria, and access to the Rocky Mountain National Park. Children are immersed in an education full of wildlife experiences, nature exploration, and stimulating activities to inspire care for not only ourselves, but the environment around us.
Hours
The Bennett Preschool is open Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with an option of either a full or part-time schedule.
Daily Schedule
The following is our daily routine, planned and implemented by the Lead Teacher with the aid of the rest of our staff:
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7:30 am
7:30-9:30 am 9:00 am 9:15-10:30 am 9:30 am 10:30-10:45 am 11:00 am 11:50 am 12:00-12:30 pm 12:30 pm 1:00-2:45 pm 2:45 pm 3:00 pm 3:30-3:45 pm 4:00-5:00 pm 5:00-5:30 pm |
School Opens
Centers Open Children arrive Choice Time and Table Activities Calendar and Weather Circle Choice Time Morning Snack available Morning Circle Outdoor Time Half-Day Children Depart Lunch Tooth-Brushing and Toileting Naptime or Book Time Table Activities Naptime Ends Afternoon Snack Available Story Time/Music Cirlce Choice and Outdoor Time Blue Table Activities and Library |
Special Activities
The Bennett Preschool offers 1 hour long swim lessons every Monday morning from our certified Lifeguards at The YMCA of The Rockies Pool. These classes are implemented by Tristan Cada, our Aquatics Director, and her staff.
The Estes Valley Public Library visits the school on the second and fourth Wednesday of every month, offering an early literacy story and song time. The librarians also bring new books for the children to borrow on a bi-weekly basis.
The Estes Valley Public Library visits the school on the second and fourth Wednesday of every month, offering an early literacy story and song time. The librarians also bring new books for the children to borrow on a bi-weekly basis.
2011-2012 Tution Fees
3 Half Days = $180.00 per month
4 Half Days = $240.00 per month
5 Half Days = $300.00 per month
3 Full Days = $360.00 per month
4 Full Days = $480.00 per month
5 Full Days = $600.00 per month
Registration Fee: $25
Hot lunch is included in Full Day fees.
Snack is included in fees and served both in the morning and afternoon session.
Some financial aid will be available on a need basis.
4 Half Days = $240.00 per month
5 Half Days = $300.00 per month
3 Full Days = $360.00 per month
4 Full Days = $480.00 per month
5 Full Days = $600.00 per month
Registration Fee: $25
Hot lunch is included in Full Day fees.
Snack is included in fees and served both in the morning and afternoon session.
Some financial aid will be available on a need basis.
We Do Not Discriminate
The YMCA Bennett Preschool does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, national and ethnic origin, or disability in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarships, and other school-administered programs.
