Location:  299 Main Street, Burlington, VT 05401

Y’s Time at Edmunds is a collaboration between the YMCA and the Burlington School District.  We serve children ages 3-5 years and operate on a full-day year-round basis.  Our hours of operation are 7:15am-5:30pm.  We are a nationally accredited program.  NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) administers the largest and most widely recognized accreditation system verifying compliance with criteria for high quality Early Childhood programs.

Please click here for the 2010 Parent Handbook.

Philosophy
The philosophy of the program is to provide a quality experience for children, fostering social, emotional, physical, cognitive and creative development through enriching experiences and positive relationships.

Curriculum
The curriculum is a blend of teacher-directed and individual learning experiences with a hands-on, play-based emphasis.  Teachers use the Vermont Early Learning Standards (VELS) as a guideline in developing the curriculum.  There are eight domains in VELS which include:  Approaches to Learning; Social and Emotional Development; Language, Literacy, and Communication; Physical Development and Health.  Additional enrichment opportunities may include swim, gym, music, movement, gross motor outdoor play and field trips.  Children learn by exploring their environment and the world around them to develop an increased ability to think, reason, question and experiment.

Contact Information
Didi Harris, Director of Early Childhood Programs
802-864-6436
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