Y Academy Early Childhood Education 

FOR LEARNING, COMMUNITY AND LIFE 

Parenthood is full of decisions, and one of the best choices parents and guardians can make is the YMCA.  

Y Academy provides quality childcare for infants and toddlers and early education preschool for children ages 3 to 5, all in an inclusive, welcoming gathering place. 

The YMCA preschool curriculum is built on a child-centered approach to child development and school-readiness. We not only teach skills necessary for school and academic success, we also build independence and confidence in children, so they develop a life-long love of learning.  

The Y also provides a community. We are a fun, warm, connecting place, where people of all ages and socioeconomic levels come together, and inspire and learn from each other. Children at Y Academy discover a sense of belonging, in a “home away from home” that cultivates understanding, respect and shared experiences. 

Y Academy is a building block to every child’s future, where children learn values they take with them throughout their lives. As childcare professionals, our role is developing the next generation of change-makers. 

UNIVERSAL PRE-SCHOOL 2023 - 2024 

We ask all our Y Academy families with children ages 4 (must turn 4 on or before October 1) and those who wish to attend Y Academy during the 2023-2024 to complete the UPK application.  

Learn more about the Universal Preschool program and the YMCA. 

Complete the UPK Application

Y Academy Locations

The YMCA offers programs at 3 locations in the Metro Area

Y Academy Arvada-Duncan

Full-time pre-school is offered at the YMCA in Arvada, Colorado.
Y Academy at Arvada YMCA

Y Academy Southwest

Newly renovated! Offering care for preschoolers at our Southwest YMCA location.
Kids in Preschool Singing

Y Academy University Hills-Schlessman

Offering multiple options for parents of infants, toddlers and preschoolers at our University Hills-Schlessman location.
Preschool Program

MORE INFORMATION 

Tours of our Y Academy and more information is available. Please contact us.  

 
Like all Y programs, Y Academy is open to all, with financial assistance available. To apply for financial assistance, please complete our application here