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Child Care
Child Care Buses
State-of-the-art buses
transport Child Care and School Age Children. These 22-passenger
buses include seat belts and
integrated car seats to
create the most
safe form of
transportation.
They are driven
by professional
bus drivers.
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Now Enrolling for Infant, Toddler, Pre School, School Age
The Westport Weston Family Y Child Care, which has been recognized by the National Association for the Education of Young Children, provides top quality, developmentally appropriate care to meet the
needs of families who live and work in Westport, Weston and surrounding communities.
Professional Teachers:
Degreed, experienced teachers
American Red Cross certified
Designing curriculum around individual children
Flexible Scheduling of days/hours:
Full day and part day schedules
Two, three and five day options
Operating hours: 7:00AM - 6:00PM
Year-round programming
Full day holiday/vacation day specials for Kinderkids
Programs include:
Infant/Toddler (6 weeks - 3 years)
Preschool (3-5 years)
Kinderkids (P.M. Kindergarten) - includes bus transportation frompublic schools
The Westport Public School has extended Kindergarten on Tuesdays, Wednesdays
and Thursdays (dismissal at 3:00pm) The Westport Weston Family Y has designed
a program with a schedule to meet the needs of families in the community with
children in Kindergarten. Kinderkids offers a variety of recreational activities
including swim, gym, art and other creative activities during the afternoon.
To find out what your Kindergartener's after school options are please click
on the Kinderkids
enrollment form.
Why is the Family Y Different?
There are many childcare options available to the families of this community but the Family Y Child Care:
SWIMMING - Provides instructional and free swim for all children
GYM - Provides instructional and free gym for all children
Has Kindergarten transportation from all Westport public schools
MAHACKENO - Has regular access to the Mahackeno Outdoor center, a32-acre camp with a playground
CREATIVE ARTS - Woodworking, cooking, performance arts
Offers a child-centered, culturally rich curriculum
Offers financial assistance
Encourages strong parent involvement
Music with local artists
We also provide...
A continuum of care and education from infancy to teen-age years with our School Age programs. We facilitate your child's growth and become a part of the family.
Developmentally Appropriate
The Family Y Child Care bases the curriculum on the individual strengths and interests of each child. Children and families are supported through:
Open door policy for parents
Age appropriate activities
Healthy, safe environment
Balanced daily schedules
Community involvement
A culturally sensitive environment
Whole child approach to learning
Policies which respect families
Administration
Tasha Dennison, Senior Director
Call Tasha at x113 to make a tour appointment.
Applications for enrollment and wait lists
are accepted throughout the year.
Contact us at: 203.226.8981 memberline@westporty.org
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