Children in childcare program gather around a table. An adult supervises as the kids work on crafts with paint and paper plates. Children in childcare program gather around a table. An adult supervises as the kids work on crafts with paint and paper plates.

YDC Early Learning Programs

The Y's infant-toddler program focuses on the five areas of child development: cognitive, social-emotional, language, fine motor & gross motor development. The infant-toddler daily schedules are based on the needs of the child & the staff are experienced & trained to provide individualized care for all the children in the program. 

Locations

YDC

1608 N Washington St., Bismarck

YDC Site Director: Alyssa Yantzer

701-751-9706

alyssa.yantzer@bismarckymca.org

YDC North

1701 E Century Ave., Bismarck

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

YDC North Site Director: Lisa Atkinson

701-751-9713

lisa.atkinson@bismarckymca.org

Sample Daily Schedule

6:30-9:30am - Welcomes, center play & breakfast

9:30-10:30am - Activity time including teacher directed activities & center play

10:30-11:30am - Large motor activities including gym time & outdoors

11:30am-12:30pm - Circle time, lunch

12:30-2:30pm - Story time, rest

2:30-3:30pm - Snack, circle time

3:30-4:30pm - Outdoors & teacher directed activities

4:30-6pm - Center play

6pm - Centers close

Each classroom's schedule will vary. Our infant programs base their schedules off of individual feeding & napping schedules. 

Monthly Rates (Sept 2024-Aug 2025)

Newborn-1 Year Old Rooms: $1,123 Y Member / $1,215 Non-Member

1-2 Year Old Rooms: $1,123 Y Member / $1,215 Non-Member

2-3 Year Old Rooms: $1,033 Y Member / $1,137 Non-Member

Youngest full time child is full price, older full time siblings receive a $30/month discount

Breakfast, lunch & afternoon snack provided

Y Preschool meets year-round & strives to serve the whole child, providing stimulation & positive experiences to enhance social, physical & mental development. We place a great deal of emphasis on the child’s self esteem.  Y Preschool uses Get Set for School curriculum & focuses on letter, shape & color recognition & each child will participate in structured gym activities & a weekly swimming lesson. Call the YDC Site Director for availability.

Locations

YDC

1608 N Washington St., Bismarck

YDC Site Director: Alyssa Yantzer

701-751-9706

alyssa.yantzer@bismarckymca.org

YDC North

1701 E Century Ave., Bismarck

This center is a community partner-based center. Employees of Basin Electric Power Cooperative, CHI St. Alexius & Sanford Health may contact their HR departments to inquire about partner-based spots for infant-toddler care & preschool program availability. Preschool & Kindergarten Readiness programs are available to the community. Call the YDC North Site Director for availability.

YDC North Site Director: Lisa Atkinson

701-751-9713

lisa.atkinson@bismarckymca.org

YDC Mandan

46th Ave SE, Mandan

Call the YDC Mandan Site Director for availability.

YDC Mandan Site Director: Dani Deibert

701-751-9817

dani.deibert@bismarckymca.org

Sample Daily Schedule

6:30-9:30am - Welcomes, center play & breakfast

9:30-10:30am - Activity time including teacher directed activities, Get Set for School Curriculum, music, swimming, plan-do-review activities

10:30-11:30am - Large motor activities including gym time & outdoors

11:30am-12:30pm - Circle time, lunch

12:30-2:30pm - Story time, rest

2:30-3:30pm - Snack, circle time

3:30-4:30pm - Outdoors & teacher directed activities

4:30-6pm - Center play

6pm - Centers close

Monthly Rates (Sept 2024-Aug 2025)

YDC & YDC North

$957 Y Member / $1047 Non-Member

Youngest full time child is full price, older full time siblings receive $30/month discount

Breakfast, lunch & afternoon snack provided

YDC Mandan

$876 Y Member / $970 Non-Member

Youngest full time child is full price, older full time siblings receive a $30/month discount

Breakfast & afternoon snack provided, children will need to bring a nutritious lunch from home

Kindergarten Readiness Preschool is intended to build on the skills your child learned in the 3-4 preschool program & helps your child build a foundation for school readiness. Your child will have daily structured gym experiences & a weekly swimming lesson (September-May). This program uses Get Set for School curriculum, which develops early writing, literacy & math skills. Call the YDC Site Director for availability.

Locations

YDC

1608 N Washington St., Bismarck

YDC Site Director: Alyssa Yantzer

701-751-9706

alyssa.yantzer@bismarckymca.org

YDC North

1701 E Century Ave., Bismarck

This center is a community partner-based center. Employees of Basin Electric Power Cooperative, CHI St. Alexius & Sanford Health may contact their HR departments to inquire about partner-based spots for infant-toddler care & preschool program availability. Preschool & Kindergarten Readiness programs are available to the community. Call the YDC North Site Director for availability.

YDC North Site Director: Lisa Atkinson

701-751-9713

lisa.atkinson@bismarckymca.org

YDC Mandan

46th Ave. SE, Mandan

Call the YDC Mandan Site Director for availability.

YDC Mandan Site Director: Dani Deibert

701-751-9817

dani.deibert@bismarckymca.org

Sample Daily Schedule

6:30-9:30am - Welcomes, center play & breakfast

9:30-10:30am - Activity time including teacher directed activities, Get Set for School Curriculum, music, swimming lessons, literacy activities, center activities including math & science activities

10:30-11:30am - Large motor activities including gym time & outdoors

11:30am-12:30pm - Circle time, lunch

12:30-1:30pm - Story time, rest

1:30-2:30pm - Activity time including center play, letter & number recognition activities, swimming lessons

2:30-3:30pm - Snack, circle time

3:30-4:30pm - Outdoors & teacher directed activities

4:30-6pm - Large group time & center play

6pm - Centers close

Monthly Rates (Sept 2024-Aug 2025)

YDC & YDC North

$957 Y Member / $1047 Non-Member

Youngest full time child is full price, older full time siblings receive a $30/month discount

Breakfast, lunch & afternoon snack provided

YDC Mandan

$876 Y Member / $970 Non-Member

Youngest full time child is full price, older full time siblings receive $30/month discount

Breakfast & afternoon snack provided, children will need to bring a nutritious lunch from home