Valparaiso Family YMCA Preschool & Pre-K
1201 Cumberland Crossing Drive, Valparaiso, IN 46383
About
Valparaiso Family YMCA Preschool & Pre-K includes activities in language arts, handwriting, math concepts, science, social and emotional awareness, music, visual arts, and large and small muscle development. Children in this program also have Swim Time, access to a multipurpose facility, playground time, walking field trips, use of a splash pad, fitness classes, and more gym time.
• Ages: 3–5 years old
• Schedule: Full-day care is available from 6 am to 6 pm all year, with half-day options during the school year in the morning from 9:00–11:30 am and in the afternoon from 12:30–3 pm; breakfast is provided from 7–7:30 am, and children must be in the classroom by 9:30 am.
• Price: Full Day: Ages 3–5 | $195 per week for members, $215 for non-members; Half Day Age 3 T/Th 9–11:30 am | $170 per month for members, $205 for non-members; Half Day Age 4 M/W/F 9–11:30 am | $195 per month for members, $220 for non-members; Half Day Pre-K M–F 12:30–3 pm | $245 per month for members, $270 for non-members; Little Angels Learning Center Full Time Full Day | $195 per week for members, $215 for non-members.
The program uses the Early Childhood Creative Curriculum (Creative Curriculum), which has 38 research-based learning objectives organized into 10 areas of development and learning, and includes an Enrichment Curriculum Creative. Children engage in healthy eating and physical activity for 30–60 minutes per day, are provided fresh fruits, vegetables, and whole grain snacks, and are encouraged to make healthy choices both at the YMCA and at home. Classrooms follow a 10:1 ratio in all rooms (1:5 for toddlers), and the program states that it offers safe and nurturing learning environments, spacious classrooms brimming with learning resources, areas dedicated to motor skill development, and an inviting outdoor courtyard for exploration and play. The center notes a capacity to accommodate up to 99 children at Little Angels Learning Center and emphasizes affordability and quality, as well as a YMCA For All commitment to inclusion regardless of ability, age, cultural background, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender identity, ideology, income, national origin, race, or sexual orientation.
Families are asked to send a nut-free lunch, a spare set of clothes, and a small blanket and pillow for nap, and all children 3 and above must be potty trained. Everyone must have a physical and immunizations prior to starting, all paperwork is due the Wednesday before the week of care, and families are directed to check with the child’s teacher for the classroom communication app for announcements and closings. Breakfast is provided from 7–7:30 am, and children must be in the classroom by 9:30 am.
The program operates within a HEPA Facility and describes itself as a state-of-the-art facility with an open-air outdoor pavilion, an Integrated Health Wing with a dedicated personal training area, mind and body studios, a meeting room, spacious classrooms with areas for motor skill development, an inviting outdoor courtyard, a multipurpose facility, a playground, a splash pad, more gym time, and a quieter atmosphere. The Y identifies its staff as high quality staff registered ministries and notes that the center prioritizes high-quality early learning experiences alongside comprehensive wraparound services.
The mission of the Valparaiso Family YMCA is to be a charitable non-profit organization that improves the quality of life in its communities through programs and services that strengthen the spirit, mind, and body for all. The YMCA notes that it is working in 10,000 U.S. communities and more than 120 countries worldwide, serves as a community center and partner offering events, trainings, workshops, and multiple services to help families in need, and hosts physical therapy services provided by St. Mary Medical Center for patients in the community. The Y identifies itself as a HEPA Facility and traces its broader history to the YMCA beginning on June 6, 1844, the Y Movement reaching the United States by 1851, and various milestones including the Porter County YMCA Charter in 1951 and the grand opening of Little Angels Learning Center in August 2023.
The leadership team connected with this program includes Melanie Hoffman, Childcare Director; Audrey Sheehan, Assistant Director of Childcare; Emily Smith, Childwatch Coordinator; and Aprille Powell, Childcare Services Specialist, along with additional YMCA leadership such as Sharon Johnson, CEO, and various directors and coordinators in areas including aquatics, development, events and volunteers, property, human resources, marketing, membership, sports, and wellness.
Last updated May 12, 2026.
• Ages: 3–5 years old
• Schedule: Full-day care is available from 6 am to 6 pm all year, with half-day options during the school year in the morning from 9:00–11:30 am and in the afternoon from 12:30–3 pm; breakfast is provided from 7–7:30 am, and children must be in the classroom by 9:30 am.
• Price: Full Day: Ages 3–5 | $195 per week for members, $215 for non-members; Half Day Age 3 T/Th 9–11:30 am | $170 per month for members, $205 for non-members; Half Day Age 4 M/W/F 9–11:30 am | $195 per month for members, $220 for non-members; Half Day Pre-K M–F 12:30–3 pm | $245 per month for members, $270 for non-members; Little Angels Learning Center Full Time Full Day | $195 per week for members, $215 for non-members.
The program uses the Early Childhood Creative Curriculum (Creative Curriculum), which has 38 research-based learning objectives organized into 10 areas of development and learning, and includes an Enrichment Curriculum Creative. Children engage in healthy eating and physical activity for 30–60 minutes per day, are provided fresh fruits, vegetables, and whole grain snacks, and are encouraged to make healthy choices both at the YMCA and at home. Classrooms follow a 10:1 ratio in all rooms (1:5 for toddlers), and the program states that it offers safe and nurturing learning environments, spacious classrooms brimming with learning resources, areas dedicated to motor skill development, and an inviting outdoor courtyard for exploration and play. The center notes a capacity to accommodate up to 99 children at Little Angels Learning Center and emphasizes affordability and quality, as well as a YMCA For All commitment to inclusion regardless of ability, age, cultural background, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender identity, ideology, income, national origin, race, or sexual orientation.
Families are asked to send a nut-free lunch, a spare set of clothes, and a small blanket and pillow for nap, and all children 3 and above must be potty trained. Everyone must have a physical and immunizations prior to starting, all paperwork is due the Wednesday before the week of care, and families are directed to check with the child’s teacher for the classroom communication app for announcements and closings. Breakfast is provided from 7–7:30 am, and children must be in the classroom by 9:30 am.
The program operates within a HEPA Facility and describes itself as a state-of-the-art facility with an open-air outdoor pavilion, an Integrated Health Wing with a dedicated personal training area, mind and body studios, a meeting room, spacious classrooms with areas for motor skill development, an inviting outdoor courtyard, a multipurpose facility, a playground, a splash pad, more gym time, and a quieter atmosphere. The Y identifies its staff as high quality staff registered ministries and notes that the center prioritizes high-quality early learning experiences alongside comprehensive wraparound services.
The mission of the Valparaiso Family YMCA is to be a charitable non-profit organization that improves the quality of life in its communities through programs and services that strengthen the spirit, mind, and body for all. The YMCA notes that it is working in 10,000 U.S. communities and more than 120 countries worldwide, serves as a community center and partner offering events, trainings, workshops, and multiple services to help families in need, and hosts physical therapy services provided by St. Mary Medical Center for patients in the community. The Y identifies itself as a HEPA Facility and traces its broader history to the YMCA beginning on June 6, 1844, the Y Movement reaching the United States by 1851, and various milestones including the Porter County YMCA Charter in 1951 and the grand opening of Little Angels Learning Center in August 2023.
The leadership team connected with this program includes Melanie Hoffman, Childcare Director; Audrey Sheehan, Assistant Director of Childcare; Emily Smith, Childwatch Coordinator; and Aprille Powell, Childcare Services Specialist, along with additional YMCA leadership such as Sharon Johnson, CEO, and various directors and coordinators in areas including aquatics, development, events and volunteers, property, human resources, marketing, membership, sports, and wellness.
Last updated May 12, 2026.
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