Preschool

At the Y, each day is a journey of discovery and learning. How do
plants grow? Who is George Washington? What is respect? How do
I sort by color? How do things float? Who is Eric Carle? By using the Creative Curriculum (for children ages 6 weeks to 2 years) and the Core Knowl-edge Preschool Curriculum (for children ages 3 to 5 years), our teachers carefully plan activities to ensure that your child will develop the academic and social skills needed for kindergarten and beyond: 

• Language & Literacy - Reciting nursery rhymes, finger plays and songs. Increasing vocabulary. Reading stories and story-telling. Learning reading and writing skills. 
• Physical Well-being - Implementing movement, coordination, and fine and gross motor development through outdoor play and the I Am Moving, I Am Learning curriculum. 
• Social & Emotional Development - Learning social skills and work habits. Understanding rules and following directions.
• Math - Discovering mathematical concepts, including patterning, sequencing, counting, grouping and sorting to
  name a few.
• Science - Making predictions and under­standing the physical world around us.
• Music - Identifying sounds and rhythms. Singing, dancing and playing instruments.
• Visual Arts - Producing art using various media and techniques. Examining and appreciating artwork.
• Character Development - Implementing the Y core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

All of this allows us to provide asset-rich programs that meet or exceed state standards and help young children build developmental assets- the building blocks that shape children into caring, responsible and successful members of society. 

Y Journeys Preschool programs are located in Baltimore
City and Baltimore, Carroll, Harford and Howard Counties. All
Y Journeys Preschool Centers are licensed by the Maryland State Office of Child Care and most are MSDE (Maryland State Department of Education) accredited.

To Enroll: Call or visit a Y Journeys location for a tour and to sign up.

For information about financial assistance or to request a payment history report, click here.

2012 - 2013 Registration Forms

Click the appropriate link below to download a 2012 - 2013
registration form for Y Journeys Preschool.

Baltimore City

• Y Journeys Preschool Center at Weinberg

Baltimore County

• Y Journeys Preschool Center at Catonsville
• Y Journeys Preschool Center at UMBC
• Y Journeys Preschool Center at Towson

Carroll County

• Y Chipmunks Preschool Center (2012-2013)
• Y Chipmunks Preschool Center (2013-2014)

Harford County

• Y Journeys Preschool Center at Riverside

Howard County

• Y Journeys Preschool Center at Owen Brown

Other Downloads

By downloading the registration packet below, you agree to the following:

I understand that this does not guarantee a spot in Y Journeys in Early Childhood Development for my child(ren). I understand that my child(ren) must be fully enrolled and all paperwork completed and processed prior to my child attending Y Journeys in Early Childhood Development. I also agree to review the entire Parent Packet prior to my child attending. If I have any additional questions about the registration process or the Parent Packet, I will contact my local Y Journeys in Early Childhood Development office.

Required Forms

• Y Journeys Preschool Parent Packet
• Emergency Information and Health Inventory
• 2011 Y Journeys Parent Handbook

Optional Forms

• Allergy Alert Form
• Medication Order Form
• Change in Care Form
• EFT Authorization Form (for automatic childcare payments)
• Financial Assistance Application