The Pekin YWCA Child Care Has Openings Available
The Child Care department provides an enriching learning environment for children 6 weeks to 6 years. Our professional educators take pride in our high quality care with DCFS licensing and National Accreditation of Young Children (NAEYC). The Y’s Child Care has received the ElceleRate Il Gold Circle of Quality. The Teachers and Assistants hold certifications in CRP and First Aid and obtain service trainings to stay current with professional trends. The YWCA Child Care provides a nutritious breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack. We place emphasis on incorporating social and emotional development, manners, sharing, problem solving, reading and math preparedness, creative expression and, much more. Our professional teacher’s connect their lesson plans to the Il State Standards for preschool ages incorporating preschool activity wrapped with in a child care day. Technology, field trips, occasional swim time and fenced in play yard contribute to the high quality programming. Hours of ope