EARLY LEARNING CENTERS

The YMCA Youth Development Centers are high-quality, values-oriented, state-licensed facilities for children newborn – pre-kindergarten with a safe atmosphere and a caring staff. The YMCA Youth Development Centers are open from 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM, Monday – Friday. The staff is made up of baccalaureate degree teachers, CDA degree teachers and experienced assistants. The YDC utilizes developmentally appropriate curricula to develop children socially, emotionally, physically and intellectually.

BRIGHT & EARLY ND

At all YDC locations we work with your child to make sure he or she receives the best quality learning experience possible.

As a Bright & Early North Dakota Program we:

· take extra steps in health & safety

· create an environment that inspires learning through play

· develop activities that encourage language, creativity, science and other skills

· provide nurturing relationships and positive interactions with children

Our program goes above and beyond the basic licensing standards of North Dakota and has completed an intensive observation process to earn a multi star quality rating.

LOCATIONS

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTER (YDC)

1608 North Washington Street, Bismarck

Hours: Monday-Friday 6:30am-6:00pm

Early Learning Programs

• Infant-Toddler Care
• Preschool
• Kindergarten Readiness Preschool

Call the YDC Site Director for availability.

YDC Site Director: Kathleen Bilstad - 751-9706 kathleen.bilstad@bismarckymca.org

YDC Coordinator: Brandy Peterson – 751-9772 brandy.peterson@bismarckymca.org

School Age Program Director: Alyssa Pfliger - 751-9773 alyssa.pfliger@bismarckymca.org

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTER NORTH (YDC North)

1701 East Century Avenue, Bismarck

This center is a community partner-based center.  Employees of Basin Electric Power Cooperative, CHI St. Alexius health and Sanford Health may contact their HR departments to inquire about partner-based spots for infant-toddler care and preschool program availability.  

Preschool and Kindergarten Readiness programs are available to the community.  Call the YDC North Site Director for availability.

Hours: Monday-Friday 6:30am-6:00pm

Early Learning Programs

• Infant-Toddler Care
• Preschool
• Kindergarten Readiness Preschool

YDC North Site Director: Lisa Atkinson - 751-9713 lisa.atkinson@bismarckymca.org

YDC North Coordinator: Nikkita Starr - 751-9712 nikkita.starr@bismarckymca.org

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTER MANDAN (YDC Mandan)

46th Ave. SE, Mandan

Hours: Monday-Friday 6:30am-6:00pm

Early Learning Programs

• Preschool
• Kindergarten Readiness Preschool

Call the YDC Mandan Site Director for availability.

YDC Mandan Site Director: Dani Deibert - 751-9817 dani.deibert@bismarckymca.org

Click here for more information and to view the YDC Mandan rates.