Preschool (Niebur)
Preparing children physically, socially, emotionally and academically for Kindergarten. Children must be potty trained EXCEPT for toddlers.
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REGISTRATION FOR 2026 – 2027 SCHOOL YEAR STARTS MARCH 2nd!
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.
Monday & Wednesday • 9:30am – 12:30pm
Tuesday & Thursday • 9:30am – 12:30pm
Members: $190 (2 Days)
Non-Members: $245 (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.
The kids will be having a lunch and snack every day. Parent will need to bring a packed lunch.
Requirements: Child must be 3 before September 1st of the current school year.
Tuesday & Thursday • 9:30am – 2:00pm
Members $230 • Non-Members $285
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!
The kids will be having a lunch and snack every day. Parent will need to bring a packed lunch.
Requirements: Child must be 4 before September 1st of the current school year.
Monday & Wednesday •9:30am – 2:00pm
Members $230 • Non-Members $285
Little Explorers Learning Club *NEW*
Preschool Book Club
Each week, we will explore a different book and do activities related to that story. Occasionally, we will even bake different foods that go along with our reading.
We look forward to exploring these stories with your little ones!
Bring a snack!
Requirements: Child must be 3 before September 1st of the current school year.
Ages 3 – 5 • Don’t Have To Be In Preschool Program To Attend
Friday • 9:00am – 12:30pm
September – May (Register Monthly)
Members $110 • Non-Members $140
Registration
Register starting March 2nd for the 2026 – 2027 school year for all Preschool Classes!
Preschool meets September to mid-May. Tuition Rates are per month. A $100 non-refundable deposit will be collected at the time of registration.
Additional Fun
For more information about our Preschool Program please contact our Preschool Coordinators Kay Burns & Amy Hehmeyer-Wheat at 618.656.0436 ext. 2327 or preschool@edwymca.com.
Annual Circus!
Swim Time!
Apple Picking!
Safety & Fire Prevention With Fire Department!
Santa Night!
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 preschool@edwymca.com for Kay Burns or Amy Hehmeyer-Wheat.
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 preschool@edwymca.com for Kay Burns or Amy Hehmeyer-Wheat.
Preschool Volunteer (2025-26 School Year)
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.