Y Childcare Newsletter, April 2014

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SIX REASONS WHY
CENTERS ARE GOOD
FOR YOUR CHILD

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THIS MONTH'S
FAMILY FUN

thousand wordsLet's have some colorful fun! This month we are doing a coloring contest at the YDC. Prizes will be awarded for different categories. All ages are eligible. Please turn in your coloring page at the YDC Front Desk no later than Friday, April 18 to join in the fun!
TO DOWNLOAD THE COLORING PAGE CLICK HERE.




WORTH A
THOUSAND WORDS

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WHAT'S HAPPENING?
CALENDARS & MORE!

LULLABYE LEAGUE CALENDAR THIS MONTH, CLICK HERE.
EMAIL LULLABYE LEAGUE,
lullabyeleague@aberdeenymca.org.

FLOWER PATCH CALENDAR THIS MONTH, CLICK HERE.
EMAIL FLOWER PATCH,
flowerpatch@aberdeenymca.org.

MUNCHKINS CALENDAR THIS MONTH, CLICK HERE.
EMAIL MUNCHKINS,
munchkins@aberdeenymca.org.

LOLLIPOP KIDS CALENDAR THIS MONTH, CLICK HERE.
EMAIL LOLLIPOP KIDS,
lollipopkids@aberdeenymca.org.

KANSAS CALENDAR THIS MONTH, CLICK HERE.
EMAIL KANSAS,
kansas@aberdeenymca.org.

STORM CALENDAR THIS MONTH, CLICK HERE.
EMAIL STORM,
storm@aberdeenymca.org.

TUMBLEWEEDS CALENDAR THIS MONTH, CLICK HERE.
EMAIL TUMBLEWEEDS,
tumbleweeds@aberdeenymca.org.

WIZARDS CALENDAR THIS MONTH, CLICK HERE.
EMAIL WIZARDS,
wizards@aberdeenymca.org.

PROFESSORS CALENDAR THIS MONTH, CLICK HERE.
EMAIL PROFESSORS,
professors@aberdeenymca.org.

UPROAR CALENDAR THIS MONTH, CLICK HERE.
EMAIL UPROAR,
uproar@aberdeenymca.org.




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Registrations

There are many studies that have been done on the benefits of high quality care for children. Quality care means things such as a structured routine, consistent and knowledgeable caregivers, opportunities to learn, a daily balance of active and classroom activities as well as opportunities for group and alone time. However, those of us that have worked for the YMCA in childcare don’t need studies to show us the benefits of quality care for children. We see the benefits everyday! Every day we see children that have formed friendships, learned to share, learned to read and write their names, understood rules, shown kindness to someone needing a friend or been a shining example of one of the YMCA’s core values (respect, responsibility, honesty, caring).

We have graduates return to work for us as adults because they had such a positive experience with us as children. We know that graduates of our preschool have done well in school because they were given every opportunity to thrive in our care. This is why we do what we do! We work hard to make sure that you and your child have the best possible experience. A solid foundation in a child’s early years will reap enormous benefits!

CARI HEUPEL
CHILDCARE DIRECTOR
605.225.7113
cheupel@aberdeenymca.org


Announcements

ILLNESS
If your child is or has been ill, please make sure you are following our health policy (in the back of your parent handbook) to help us keep everyone (you, your child, & our staff) healthy!

CLOTHING
The children will be going outdoors whenever our weather lets us. Please make sure your child has appropriate weather wear here at all times. Due to melting snow and spring rains, you may need to bring an extra clothing for your child to change into.

IMMUNIZATIONS
We MUST have an up-to-date immunization record on file for EVERY child that attends our center. Please help us by giving us a new copy of your child’s shot record after each immunization.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
We are still looking for an assistant in our kitchen. If you know of someone that has a love for cooking and the desire to learn, please send them our way!

DIAL SCREENINGS
We encourage any child that will be 3 years of age before 9/1/2014 to attend the Aberdeen Public Schools Preschool DIAL screening. They consist of communication skills, motor skills, concepts, vision and hearing. The remaining 2013-2014 screening date is April 3rd. Call the 725-7146 to set up an appointment.


Registrations

This lunch menu is subject to change due to availabilty, CLICK HERE to see the menu!


Registrations

PARENT-CHILD SWIM LESSONS:
MONDAY EVENINGS
Session 2: March 31-April 21
Session 3: April 28-May 19
Water Babies: 5:30-6:00pm
Aqua Tots: 6:10-6:40pm
Registration going on NOW!

YOUTH SWIM LESSONS
TUESDAY/THURSDAY EVENINGS
(4 WEEKS, 8 LESSONS)
Session 2: April 22 - May 15
Registration going on NOW!

SATURDAY MORNINGS
(6 WEEK, 6 LESSONS)
Session 2: April 12 - May 17
Registration going on NOW!
LEARN MORE.


Events

*April 2 & 3: Picture Day
*April 6–12: Week of the Young Child
*April 11: Ice Cream Social
*May 20: Last Day of Public School
*May 27: Summer Begins/Summer Safari & Uproar Kickoff

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YMCA YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTER
6 South State Street
Aberdeen, SD 57401
P: (605) 225-7113   
YDCfrontdesk@aberdeenymca.org
www.aberdeenymca.org

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