Ready For A Bright Start in School

2025/2026 School Year Registration Opens March 1st!

Welcome to Siouxland YMCA Preschool Program—where play builds a love of learning! Our nurturing, safe environment lets your child build essential skills, self-worth, and lasting relationships.

Our play-based curriculum encourages exploration, curiosity, and problem-solving through fun activities like cooperative play, artistic expression, and outdoor adventures. Each activity is designed to boost your child’s cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.

We value strong parent-teacher partnerships and offer regular progress updates to support your child’s journey. Join us at the YMCA Preschool Program, where every day celebrates discovery, growth, and joyful learning!

The YMCA offers 3 locations

  • Norm Waitt Sr. YMCA
  • Dakota Valley
  • Elk Point-Jefferson NEW Location

Rates:  
$185 per week
$50 non-refundable deposit   
Hot Lunch Available | $5 per day (billed monthly)  
    *Available only when School Districts serve lunches  

Norm Waitt Sr. YMCA

7:30 am - 6:00 pm

  • 3 & 4 Years Old
  • 4 & 5 Years Old

Dakota Valley

7:45 am - 5:00 pm

  • 3 & 4 Years Old
  • 4 & 5 Years Old

Elk Point - Jefferson

7:30 am - 5:00 pm

  • 3-5 Years Old

Preschool Summer Camp

Information

May 26 - August 8

  • Fee: $185 per week ($25 deposit)
  • Monday - Friday
  • Drop Off | 7:30 AM
  • Pick Up | 5:30 PM

Norm Waitt Sr. YMCA

May 26 - August 8

Dakota Valley

May 26 - August 8

Full Day Preschool

Full-day preschool classrooms are licensed, full day, and run from August to May.  You have the flexibility to drop off and pick up your child. Children must be fully potty trained (including rest time) to enroll.

2025/2026 REGISTER

For more information contact:

Abigail Schultz
Early Learning & Youth Development Director
[email protected]
402-404-8439

email

2024/2025

School Supply List

  • Backpack
  • Pencil Box / Bag
  • 1 Box Crayons
  • 1 Box Markers
  • Scissors
  • 1 Bottle of Liquid Glue
  • Rest Blanket
  • 2-3 Extra Outfits
  • Reusable Water Bottle
  • 1 Student and 1 Family Photo 
  • Swimsuit / Towel (Only on Swim Days)

Handbook