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The first six years of a child's life are the most important to her/his physical, emotional, social and
cognitive development. The goal of the YWCA's Child Care Centers is to provide a warm, nurturing, and
secure environment for every child; develop a positive sense of self; enhance her/his social, cognitive and
physical development; develop a love of learning through discovery and involvement that enables each child
to progress at her/his own page all of which prepares the child to succeed in school.
YWCA childcare programs are accredited by the National Association for the
Education of
Young Children (NAEYC). NAEYC is the nation's largest and most influential organization
of early childhood educators and others dedicated to improving the quality of programs for
children from birth through third grade.
Infant/Toddler Program
The YWCA's Infant Program is for children one month to 15-months-old. The focus of our Infant
Program is on language development, motor development and social development. Our childcare staff
caters to each infant's individual schedule.
The YWCA's Toddler Program is for children 15 months to 33-months-old. The focus of our Toddler
Program is on socialization (sharing, taking turns and following directions); language development
(conversational skills and vocabulary development); large motor skills (balancing and coordination);
small motor skills (puzzles and beads) and creative arts (pasting, clay, collage and painting).
Pre-School Programs
The YWCA's full-day Pre-School Programs are for children 2.9 years to five-years-old. Emphasis is on
sensory development, motor activities, language development, socialization, creative arts, reading
readiness and math concepts. Activities centered around gym, cooking and field trips are also offered.
For current Childcare Fee Schedule, click: here.
Facilities and Westborough Staff
To see some photos of our childcare facilities click here.
For bios and photos of our Westborough Child Care facility staff,
please click here.
Learning 4 Fun After School Program
The YWCA provides after-school care in Worcester and Westborough to meet the needs of working families with
school age children. Our Learning 4 Fun after-school program serves children 5 to 12 years old. This is a
critical period in a child's life, where social, physical and cognitive skills are being learned and developed.
In all of our settings, ideas of self-worth are developed, relationships with peers and adults are experienced,
and young bodies grow strong.
The YWCA's programs are licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care and are designed to
provide each child with a healthy, positive experience. Every day activities include: homework assistance, arts
and crafts, cooking, computer and technology, games, recreational fitness and more. The YWCA has introduced an
on-line computer program called Zoey's Room for girls only that explores the worlds of math, science and
technology in a fun, interactive manner.
Learning 4 Fun is offered on-site at the Roosevelt and Wawecus Road Elementary Schools in Worcester and at the
YWCA located on Grove Street in Westborough. The program runs Monday through Friday throughout the academic
year. School-age care is provided on professional development days and during school vacations weeks at the
YWCA's main facility in downtown Worcester. In Westborough, full day care is provided on professional
development days, snow days and during school vacation weeks.
If you are interested in enrolling your child at one of the Learning 4 Fun program sites, please contact the
School Age Program Director via email at: cleary@ywcaworcester.org
or call (508) 366-8005, ext. 23.
Download individuals forms:
Download Enrollment Form
Download First Aid and Emergency Medical Consent Form
Download Transportation Plan and Authorization
Form
Download Emergency Card Information Form
Download ALL forms: all 4 of the above forms
combined
Download Price List
Roosevelt and Wawecus Road Sites
The YWCA offers the Learning 4 Fun After-school Program on site at the Roosevelt Elementary and Wawecus Road
Elementary schools in Worcester. The program serves children in grades K-6, and offers transportation from
surrounding schools (please contact the School Age Program Director for details). The program runs from 2:15 to
5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday throughout the academic year. The YWCA offers a full-day program on professional
development days and during school vacation weeks at its main facility at One Salem Square in downtown
Worcester. Parents must register separately for these days.
For photos of Learning 4 Fun at Roosevelt click here.
For photos of Learning 4 Fun at Wawecus click here.
YWCA Grove Street Site
The YWCA offers the Learning 4 Fun After-school Program at its Westborough site located at 15 Grove Street not
far from the public library. The program serves children in grades K-6. The Westborough Public Schools
transports students to the YWCA immediately after school. The program runs Monday through Friday until 6:00 p.m.
throughout the academic year. The YWCA also offers a full-day program on professional development days, snow
days, and during school vacation weeks. Parents must register separately for these days.
For photos of Learning 4 Fun at Westborough click here
Meet Our Learning 4 Fun Staff
Casey Leary
School-Age Coordinator-Learning for Fun
Site Coordinator, Westborough
Casey started his career at the YWCA in 2001 and has held several different positions within the after-school
and summer camp programs. He attended Catholic University in Washington, D.C. and received a bachelor's degree
in psychology and education in 2006. Casey is devoted to creating an environment that is conducive for social
and cognitive growth for children in the Learning 4 Fun programs.
Sue Miller
Site Coordinator, Roosevelt Elementary
Sue has been a member of the YWCA staff since 2004 and has worked in the after-school and camp programs. Sue is
returning to Roosevelt Elementary for her third school year as Site Coordinator. Throughout the years Sue has
established creative ways of assisting the students in their academic and social development. According to Sue,
"a safe environment for out of school time is both important and a necessity for students of all ages."
Missel Martinez
Site Coordinator, Wawecus Road Elementary
Missel joined the YWCA Learning 4 Fun team in 2002 while attending college. In 2006 she received a Bachelor's in
Education from Anna Maria College. Missel has been involved with many of the YWCA after-school and camp programs
and has returned to the Wawecus Road Elementary for a second year as Site Coordinator. Missel has embraced the
opportunity to create a safe and welcoming environment for students to succeed in both their cognitive and
social development.
For Staff photos, please click here.
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You can give your child a super summer camp experience at the YWCA's Camp Wind-in-the-Pines. It's
great for kids…and for parents!
Camp is located on 120 acres on Stiles Reservoir in Leicester, MA and has 400 yards of sandy beach,
a boathouse and dock, several recreation halls, and a ball field and nature trail. It provides a
wonderful opportunity for your child to explore nature and participate in recreational water sports
and games.
For the convenience of working parents, camp hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through
Friday. Parents can choose to drop-off and pick-up their child at three locations - YWCA at Salem
Square in Worcester, YWCA at Grove Street in Westborough or at Camp Wind-in-the-Pines in Leicester.
Camp runs from mid-June to the end of August. You can register your child for the entire summer
or for as many two-week sessions as you'd like. Each session has a special theme and includes lots
of fun games and activities. Every child receives American Red Cross Swim lessons, recreational
swimming, boating (must be 8 years of age or older), arts & crafts, games, and sports.
Trained and qualified staff help to insure your child has a great time, and helps them to develop
self-esteem, confidence, friendships and lifelong skills.
For some images from Summer 2007 click here.
Additional Information and to Register:
Download our PDF Brochure
Download our PDF Registration Form
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