Y Academy Southwest
FOR LEARNING, COMMUNITY AND LIFE
The YMCA has been a leader in early childhood education, providing a welcoming and transformative environment where every child is nurtured and encouraged to learn, play, have fun and thrive.
Our curriculum-focused and family-centered, teaching skills for school-readiness and success, along with curiosity, confidence and values children bring with them throughout their lives. Our program uses Tadpoles, an app that updates parents about their child throughout the day. This includes when a child eats, sleeps, and uses the bathroom. Teachers will be sending daily pictures of the child to parents to keep them updated on the fun activities they did for the day.
Please note: Operations are temporarily suspended for Y Academy at the Southwest YMCA, with plans to return to our normal early childhood education services as soon as possible. If you or someone you know is interested in Y Academy at the Southwest YMCA, please fill out this online interest form. You may also visit and get a tour of our Y Academy space if you’d like.
AT Y ACADEMY WE OFFER:
A close-knit learning environment focusing on kindergarten readiness
Ages 2.5 – 5 years
Full-time or part-time programs
Low ratios
Three age-specific classrooms
Healthy breakfast and snacks
Curriculum developed in line with kindergarten entry requirements of Denver Public Schools
Focus on learning through play and hands-on experiences
Developmentally-appropriate, age-specific curriculum
Tour Our Southwest Y Academy
MORE INFORMATION
Tours of our Y Academy and more information is available.
Please contact our Y Academy Directors Julie Cataldo or Stacy Folkmann
Note our program cancellation and refund policy.
Effective March 1, 2024: Please note our new credit card surcharge policy. Add an ACH to your YMCA Account!
Like all Y programs, Y Academy is open to all, with financial assistance available. To apply for financial assistance, please complete our application here.