Preschool

About Our Preschool

It is the philosophy of the Y to provide preschool children with a safe, positive, fun and educational experience. The goal is to improve the physical, mental, and social well-being of each child through quality, creative, values-oriented activities which prepare children for Kindergarten. The program promotes parent involvement, healthy lifestyles, and academics. This program provides literacy development, social skills, enrichment activities (art, music, dance, etc), character development, and countless other activities.

Proudly serving children ages 2.5-5 years.
Must be fully potty trained.
Teachers specializing in early childhood education
All staff are first aid/CPR certified
Monthly themes with activities revolving around literacy, math, science, art and music
Full Time Licensed Preschool
Hours of operation 7 am-6 pm
Monthly Tuition Rate:
- Toddler Classroom- $1,170.00
- Butterfly Classroom- $980.00
Financial Scholarships Available

Outdoor Classroom Project

As of October 2018 we are categorized as an Outdoor Classroom Project Demonstration Site. The philosophy of the Outdoor Classroom Project is that all children need and benefit from more time outdoors. This benefit affects development and learning. It is critical for physical health. Nearly every activity that can be done indoors can be done outdoors. Some activities can only occur outdoors. Other activities occur best outdoors. For children ages 0 to 5, development and learning outdoors is often easier and more beneficial than it is indoors. Full development and integration of outdoor and indoor programs creates the optimal learning and growing environment for young children. Children will get approximately 3 hours of outdoor play per day unless weather conditions and/or air quality pose as a health risk.

For more information please contact our Preschool Director, Diana Borjas at dborjas@smvymca.org or by phone (805) 937-8521.

Hours of Operation

Monday – Friday
7:00am – 6:00pm

Testimonials

"I cannot speak highly enough of the SMVYMCA preschool program. It has exceeded my expectations in every way and played a pivotal role in laying a strong foundation for our child’s future.I am forever grateful to the exceptional teachers for their unwavering dedication and passion. The emphasis on character development and fostering a sense of community is another aspect that sets it apart. Our child has learned invaluable values such as kindness, empathy, and respect, which are instilled through various activities and interactions with peers and teachers.I wholeheartedly recommend this preschool to any parent looking for a nurturing, enriching, and loving environment for their child’s early education journey." - Brittany G.

"After an extensive search to find the right preschool for our son, my husband and I concluded that the Y preschool was the best fit. Not only is the curriculum impeccable, but the qualified, responsible, respectful, and caring staff made us feel like a family. My son built strong friendships, and he continues to have play dates with his Y friends even though he is no longer attending. We feel confident our son will do great in TK as a result of his experience at the Y. My son's first language is Spanish, and it was impressive to see him grow from not knowing any English to now knowing how to express himself in this language. We can't thank the Y preschool enough for giving our son the proper tools to begin his education journey in a good way." – Claudia D.

“We love the Santa Maria Valley YMCA Preschool!!! The teachers and staff are the absolute best and the quality of the program is unmatched in this area. They organized amazing special events for the kids and families and even had a huge truck full of snow delivered for the kids to play and have a snow day. Plus the outdoor classroom is every preschooler's dream. My daughter graduated from preschool fully prepared for TK, but she says she wishes she could stay and play forever at the YMCA. We are forever grateful to the Y for loving and supporting our daughter and they will always hold a very special place in our family's heart.” – Lauren A.

“I love when my daughter comes home singing all these fun songs with all these cute little motions. She enjoys teaching me these new songs just as much as I enjoy learning them.” – Christina R.

“I absolutely love the YMCA Preschool! It is a place where I trust my daughter’s care into the hands of the most helpful, nice and caring teachers. I know she is in a place where it is fun, yet the learning environment is challenging. This is my second child who is attending the YMCA Preschool and I recommend it to everyone!” – Christie O.

“We had a really wonderful experience at preschool and we are grateful for the entire staff.” - Brian E.

“Program and staff are great. My child is learning, engaged and enjoys school.” - Rachel M.

“I am very thankful to the leadership of the staff. They are very creative and thoughtful in all they do for the children. They seem to genuinely love children and are always researching a new, creative way to teach the kids in fun, ‘out of the box’ ways.” - Juliza H.

“My child loves coming to school, she is always happy to get dropped off. I like that I am always invited and welcome to the school.” – John R.

“Great program! I refer them to people looking for childcare. The financial assistance they offer combined with the quality of childcare makes allowing my child to attend an easy decision!” - Samantha V.

“My child has only been attending preschool for a few months and already knows his colors, shapes and sings the ABC’s. I often see teachers get involved with students on a one to one and they are always respectful and caring towards students” - Desiree

“My son has grown and learned so much! You guys have the most wonderful teachers and program. I love seeing how much he learned from your program and how prepared he is for kindergarten.” – Toni C.

Young Children's Preschool

About Our Preschool

Outdoor Classroom Project

Hours of Operation

Testimonials