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ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT &

CHILD CARE AT THE

ILLINOIS VALLEY YMCA

Educators & Directors

Nancy Piccatto

Y Tykes Instructor

Julie Kobold

Just for Two’s Instructor

Maya Ahlstrom

Youth Development Director

PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS

Just for Two's

Just for twos is the start of your child’s preschool experience, we pack a lot into the hour-long class. The focus of the class is socialization, learning to share and taking turns we also focus on learning to transition into different class structures, art time, playtime, snack time and carpet time. We believe learning can be fun.

Please note: Your child must be two years old by September 1st to register.

Y Tykes

This class is a combined class of 3- & 4-year-old children. They must be 3 by September 1st to enroll in the class. We start everyday with carpet time, a very important part of our day where we go over our season, weather, month/day, letter of the week, letter sounds, sight words, shapes, colors etc.

There is separate planning of age-appropriate table work for the different ages of 3/4.

The 3-year-olds will be introduced to fine motor skills, writing their name, number/letter recognition, cutting skills, coloring, painting, counting, tracing etc.

The 4-year-olds will work on all of that, but bumped up to their level, as well as kindergarten readiness skills and table work.

We work on developing important social skills necessary in preparing all our students for kindergarten. They will learn how to share, follow simple directions, participate in group activities and communicating their wants and needs.

Program2024/2025 Fees
Just for Two'sFees:
Y Member $64/Month
Non Member $84/Month

*No registrations accepted without fees and signed forms. $50 registration and supply fee which is non-refundable.
Y TykesFees:
Y Member $121/Month
Non Member $159/Month

*No registrations accepted without fees and signed forms. $95 registration and supply fee which is non-refundable.
Before-School CareLaSalle/Oglesby Before Care: Members $4.50/Non-Member $6.50

Peru Before Care: Members $5.50/Non-Members $8.25

*Please note that pricing for Before Care differs between LaSalle/Oglesby & Peru, as well as Members & Non-Members.
After-School CareLaSalle/Peru After Care:
Members $11.00(1)/$8.50(2)/$6.50(3+)

Non-Members $16.50(1)/$14.00(2)/$12.00(3+)

*price break for multiple children
Child WatchFREE/No Cost

Preschool Programs FAQ

Classes begin in September after Labor Day.

All children registering for our preschool program will need to turn in a copy of birth certificate, current doctor’s physical as well as complete immunization record.

Just for Two’s

Days: Tuesday & Thursday

Time: 9–10A

Y Tykes

Days: Monday – Thursday

Time: 9A – 12P

We follow the Peru Public School System for holiday days off and snow days. When in doubt for snow days, listen to WAJK/WLPO.

Children do not need to be potty trained; however, we do not change them, and parents will be called if need be.

We do not tumble anymore; however, we swim monthly.

For additional information or questions about our preschool programs, send us an email.

CHILD CARE

LaSalle Northwest

Grades:  K – 5

Before School Location:  LaSalle Northwest

After School Location:  Illinois Valley YMCA

*After School participants will be bussed to the YMCA

Before Care:  Monday-Friday / 6:30-7:45am

After Care:  Monday-Friday / School Ends-5:30pm

Oglesby Lincoln

Grades:  K – 5

Before School Location:  Oglesby Lincoln

After School Location:  Illinois Valley YMCA

*After School participants will be bussed to the YMCA

Before Care:  Monday-Friday / 7:00-8:15am

After Care:  Monday-Friday / School Ends-5:30pm

Peru Northview

Grades:  K – 5

Before School Location:  Peru Northview

After School Location:   Illinois Valley YMCA

*After School participants will be bussed to the YMCA

Before Care: Monday-Friday / 6:30-8:30am

After Care:  Monday-Friday / School Ends-5:30pm

STUDENTS THAT EAT SCHOOL BREAKFAST WILL BE RELEASED TO THE SCHOOL ONCE BREAKFST SERVICE BEGINS

GENERAL PROGRAM INFORMATION

After Care

After care ends at 5:30PM. You may pick up any time prior to 5:30PM. Please contact your respective school for bus information if attending LaSalle or Peru Elementary Schools. The YMCA is not responsible for bussing. Please ensure that your child knows if they are to get off at the YMCA.

Sign In/Out

All participants must be signed in at before care and out at after care. Staff will require a signature at drop off and pick up. Emergency contacts can be updated online at any time. Any person not on the emergency pick up list will be denied pickup access.

Group Care

The YMCA before and after school program is designed to provide group care. Staff are unable to provide 1-on-1 aid to any child for an extended period. Participants must be able to function within the group structure to attend the program.

Snow Days

In the event of school cancellation due to severe weather YMCA before and after school will not be in session.

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