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The Early Learning Academy at the Y focuses on nurturing your child’s development by providing a safe place to learn foundational skills, develop healthy, trusting relationships and build self-reliance. We provide full-day of childcare services for children 6 weeks to five years of age.  Our hours of operation are 6:30 am to 5:30 pm,  Monday through Friday.  Families have the option between 1-3 days a week or 4-5 days a week of care.

  • Our research based Creative Curriculum prepares children for Kindergarten starting at 6 weeks of age.  Learn about the Creative Curriculum
  • Teaching Strategies GOLD Assessment System is used in all classrooms and aligns to the Illinois Early Learning Standards.  Learn about the assessment system
  • Teaching Strategies Family parent communication APP.  Get connected on Teaching Strategies
  • YMCA Youth Membership is included with enrollment. If you have a family membership, this will discount the monthly dues equal to one Youth Membership per family.
  • We have a working relationship with both the Plano and Yorkville School Districts in an effort to streamline Kindergarten Readiness Goals for ALL children in the communities we serve.
  • As a Kendall County’s largest charity, our non-profit status allows us to keep program costs down without sacrificing quality.
  • Secure scan and video entrance. Parents will receive one scan card that is linked to their child’s unit. This unit will be given the ELA Door Access upon enrollment.
  • Breakfast, Lunch and PM snack provided. Our center participates in the Illinois Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) which is a federal program that provides reimbursements for nutritious meals and snacks to eligible children and adults who are enrolled for care.  Learn about CACFP
  • Multiple child discount for full time/full year enrollment. 10% off will be given to the oldest child’s tuition.
  • Enrichment programs including swim, dance, sports, and gymnastics available during your child’s school day. Staff will take children to and from their enrichment classes if the class is in between the hours of 9am and 3pm.

Financial Assistance

The Fox Valley Family YMCA accepts Illinois DHS payments. Additionally, through our generous donors, the YMCA offers financial assistance for those who qualify. Please see the following attachments or speak to the front desk for more information.

Child Care Assistance Calculator
IDHS Guidance
The Y’s Financial Aid Application

Staff to Child Ratios & Room Capacity

Infant Room – 6 weeks to 15 months                                                   Mixed Age A – 3 to 5 years old

Ratio: 1:4; Capacity: 12 children                                                              Ratio: 1:10; Capacity: 20 children

Toddler Room – 14 months to 23 months                                           Mixed Age B – 3 to 5 years old

Ratio: 1:5; Capacity: 15 children                                                              Ratio: 1:10; Capacity: 20 children

Intro Twos Room – 23 months to 2 1/2 years old                               Mixed Age C – 3 to 5 years old

Ratio: 1:8; Capacity: 16 children                                                              Ratio: 1:10; Capacity: 20 children

Twos Room – 2 years old                                                                         Mixed Age D – 3 to 5 years old

Ratio: 1:8; Capacity: 16 children                                                              Ratio: 1:10; Capacity: 20 children

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