Centenary Early Learning Center in Metuchen, a childcare branch of the YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge and South Amboy, is offering full-day kindergarten. Registration is open now, and classes begin Aug. 31.
The full-day kindergarten program offers a progressive curriculum, including reading; writing; science, technology, engineering and math (STEM); enrichment programs; music; and swimming lessons. Centenary Early Learning Center is recognized by the New Jersey Department of Education, and has National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accreditation.
Centenary Early Learning Center follows the Kindergarten New Jersey State Common Core Standards. The Coordinated Approach to Child Health (CATCH) program helps incorporate healthy habits of physical fitness and good nutritional choices.
Kindergarten class size is limited to 16 children, with a full-time, certified teacher. In addition to weekly music and gym class on site, children receive weekly aquatic lessons at the Metuchen YMCA pool and a weekly trip to the Metuchen library.
The monthly fee for the program is $955. At the time of registration, a full month’s tuition is applied to the September 2015 tuition, and is non-refundable unless the spot in the class can be filled. The program is open from 7 a.m.-6:30 p.m., with school hours from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The kindergarten program begins Aug. 31 and ends on or about June 20, 2016.
For information on specific documents needed for registration, or general questions, visit www.ymcaofmewsa.org/locations/ centenary-early-learning-center, or call 732-548-5468.