Preschool (Niebur)
Preparing children physically, socially, emotionally and academically for Kindergarten. Children must be potty trained EXCEPT for toddlers.
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Time For Toddlers - Age 2
Giving your 2 year old the opportunity to learn and grow. Our program provides a safe and loving environment where they can develop socially and emotionally. We are a play based class with many opportunities to paint, play with dough, music, circle time, fine & gross motor skills & fun projects to create, then take home. A volunteer parent or caregiver co-op is required for this class.
Requirements: Child must be 2 on or before September 1st of the current school year.
This is a volunteer-based class and a parent or a caregiver is required to sign up (approximately once or twice a month) to help out and be involved in their child’s class, and to be a part of our school community! Click here to fill out volunteer application form.
Monday & Wednesday • 9:30 – 11:45am
Tuesday & Thursday • 9:30 – 11:45am
Members: $155 (2 Days)
Three Year Old Program - Age 3
Our 3 year old class provides an environment of exploration and discovery through active play. Children get to express themselves through music, movement and language. We begin to learn about letters, numbers, colors and shapes, as well as fun STEAM activities.
Nurturing teachers help children develop social and emotional skills through interactions in the classroom.
Requirements: Child must be 3 before September 1st of the current school year.
This is a volunteer-based class and a parent or a caregiver is required to sign up (approximately once or twice a month) to help out and be involved in their child’s class, and to be a part of our school community! Click here to fill out volunteer application form.
Tuesday & Thursday • 9:30am – Noon
Members $155
Pre-Kindergarten - Age 4
In our Pre-K program, we help prepare for Kindergarten readiness with engaging activities in the classroom. Through play and choice, children gain social and interactive skills, as well as confidence & independence. Skills in areas of reading, writing, math and science are worked on, along with creative art projects. Teachers aim to foster a lifelong love of learning & a strong sense of community!
Requirements: Child must be 4 before September 1st of the current school year.
This is a volunteer-based program and strongly encourage parents and caregivers to sign up periodically (generally once or twice a month) to help out and be involved in their child’s class, and to be a part of our school community! Click here to fill out volunteer application form
Monday, Wednesday & Friday •9:30am – 12:30pm
Members $218
Extended Day
We provide a fun afternoon where children can extend their day. Parents will provide lunch for this program. Our program is a well-supervised place where the kids can play, learn & grow. This program includes literature-based art projects, cooking, music, story time and free play.
Your child will learn cooperation with others through interactive play at theme-based learning centers. This has a lead teacher and an aide.
Requirements: Child must be 3 before September 1ST of the current school year.
Pre-K: Mon &/or Wed • 12:30 – 3:00pm
3’s: Tues &/or Thurs • 12:30 – 2:30pm
Members: 1 Day: $80 • 2 Days: $127
Registration
Register NOW for the 2025 – 2026 school year for all Preschool Classes!
Your child must be a YMCA member to participate in the preschool program. Preschool meets September to mid-May. Tuition Rates are per month. A $100 non-refundable deposit will be collected at the time of registration.
We are a volunteer-based program and strongly encourage parents and caregivers to sign up periodically to help out and be involved in their child’s class, and to be a part of our school community!
Additional Fun
For more information about our Preschool Program please contact our Preschool Coordinators Ashley Brammeier & Kay Burns at 618.656.0436 ext. 2327.
Annual Circus!
Swim Time!
Apple Picking!
Safety & Fire Prevention With Fire Department!
Santa Night!
Gymnastics!
Halloween Skate Party!
Graduation & More!
Important Information
You Must First Register Your Child Online Or At The Front Desk At Either The Meyer Center Or Niebur (Esic) Center Before Handing In Paperwork.
The paperwork can be filled out AFTER you have registered your child and paid the $100 non-refundable registration fee.
Click the Links below for Important Documents and Information you need to have or fill out for Preschool.
Information
Please fill out the preschool information form and e-mail it to the Preschool Directors at Ashley Brammeier (abrammeier@edwymca.com) & Kay Burns (kburns@edwymca.com).
Physicals
Please print out the physical form and have your child’s physician fill out the vaccination portion. These physicals are good for two years. You do not need to make a separate doctor’s appointment for this form. If your child has been to the doctor within the last two years, they can fill it out with the latest information.
If you have any questions regarding the documents, please email the Preschool Directors at Ashley Brammeier (abrammeier@edwymca.com) & Kay Burns (kburns@edwymca.com).
Preschool Volunteer
Thank you for donating your time and talents as a Preschool volunteer! Volunteers are vital to the YMCA and without them; we wouldn’t be able to meet the needs of the kids, families, and adults who live in Edwardsville. The success of our preschool program is dependent on support and involvement from volunteers like you.
The YMCA makes an active effort to prevent abuse and is in compliance with Y-USA volunteer requirements and the Safe Sport Act. So even though we may know you well, we are required to conduct criminal background and reference checks, and have our volunteers complete required training on Child Abuse Prevention and Mandated Reporting. It’s just one of the many ways we help protect children and other vulnerable people served by the YMCA. Thanks for your cooperation in this effort. Please start the volunteer process by selecting General Volunteer below.
If you have any questions about this or any part of our volunteer application process, please contact Human Resources, 618-655-1460.
Preschool Information Documents
The supply list, fair credit reporting act, school calendar, preschool handbook, and co-op duties are for informational purposes only.