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A Place to Learn and Grow

The Y’s child development programs provide a safe, nurturing environment for children to learn, grow and develop social skills. We believe it is never too early to focus on the development of the whole person and recognize the unique character and temperament of each child and support developmentally appropriate activities to foster emotional, intellectual, and physical growth.

The Harrisburg Area YMCA offers Half Day Kindergarten, Preschool, School Age Child Care, and Full Day Care services for parents. Keeping developmentally appropriate practices and collaborative communication with families in mind, we consider the individual child when our qualified, well-trained staff members plan activities. The YMCA provides family activities and encourages participation when possible. Our child development programs are based on the four core values of the YMCA: caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

 

The YMCA is committed to creating a Child Safe Environment for our youth.


 

All of our child development programs are licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Central Region and any questions regarding licensure can be answered by calling 1-800-222-2117.

Children enrolled in the toddler and preschool rooms are engaged in planned weekly activities. Rest assured that while your child may look like he/she plays at our child care program, they are learning many of the skills necessary for their future entrance into public school. Half Day Kindergarten and School Age groups build on the foundations of the school day while providing an opportunity for children to play and grow. Our facilities are a child’s after-school and summertime dream, with pools, parks, gyms, and games to fill hours and days outside of school.

Our qualified teaching staff will help your children develop in a positive environment that stresses safety, support, and care. Parent involvement in the program is essential, as it will assist us in supporting and strengthening the family unit. The YMCA provides your children with exciting activities that encourage physical, mental, social, and spiritual growth.

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Olweus Bullying Prevention Program

The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program is a comprehensive approach to bullying that includes schoolwide, classroom, individual, and community components. The program is focused on long-term change that creates a safe and positive school climate.

The Harrisburg Area YMCA works to instill this program into every youth program, reducing and preventing bullying problems among school children. How does the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program work?

  • Focus on the whole school environment
  • Assess bullying at school
  • Form a group to support bullying prevention activities
  • Train all staff in bullying prevention
  • Establish and enforce school rules and policies related to bullying
  • Involve children in regular discussions about bullying
  • Increase adult supervision in locations where bullying occurs
  • Intervene consistently and appropriately in bullying situations
  • Garner parent support for bullying prevention
  • Provide ongoing support
  • Continue efforts over time

To learn more about the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, CLICK HERE.

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