Dancing, singing songs and reciting poems, the Madison Area YMCA’s F.M. Kirby Children’s Center Kindergarteners took a giant step forward as they paraded across the stage donning caps and gowns to accept their diplomas on Thursday, June 20, 2013.
The celebration culminated with a party in the gymnasium where graduates, their families, Kirby faculty and staff enjoyed treats and picture-taking to mark the memorable day.
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Kindergarten at Kirby is a progressive, academically-focused, full-day program taught by an experienced, caring teaching team that includes a NJ State certified Lead Teacher with a Master’s degree in early childhood education. The program offers a structured, highly academic curriculum in a small class size setting. The student to teacher ratio typically exceeds New Jersey state requirements.
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Kirby is now enrolling students for Fall 2013 full-day Kindergarten, Kindergarten Wrap-Around and Before- and After- School programs.
The Kindergarten Wrap-Around and Before- and After-School programs provide safe and enriching learning environments where children can explore new topics that focus on digital technology, health and wellness, creative arts, science wonders and much more. Dedicated space for homework help is also available.
The program allows for convenient drop off and pick up times at the Kirby Center with transportation provided to and from local schools, including delayed openings and early dismissals due to inclement weather. Full-day care is available during school vacations and closings. Nutritious breakfast, lunch and snack are included during Wrap-Around care. Children have the opportunity to participate in classes at the Family Center. Free bussing is provided.
Preschool enrollment with two, three, four and five day options is also going on now.
Financial assistance may be available for families that qualify. For more information on the F.M. Kirby Children’s Center and all children’s programs offered, please contact Laura Gloss, Director of Childcare Services, at 973-377-4945 ext. 3226 or by email at lgloss@madisonymca.org. You may also visit the website at madisonareaymca.org. The F.M. Kirby Children’s Center is located at 54 East Street in Madison.
