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: Mindy Garland-Sayler - 751-9711 mindy.garlandsayler@bismarckymca.org
YDC Coordinator: Emily Meyer – 751-9772 emily.meyer@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: Kristin Drellack – 751-9792 kristin.drellack@bismarckymca.org
YDC Administrative Assistant: Mariah Hill – 751-9712 mariah.hill@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: Christan Koppy - 751-9817 christan.koppy@familywellnessbisman.org
Click here for more information and to view the YDC Mandan rates.
CURRENT OPENINGS
Kindergarten Readiness Preschool