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  • About
    • Who We Are
    • Hours & Closings
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      • Staff Directory
    • Financial Assistance Program
    • Child Watch
  • Membership
  • Programs
  • Aquatics
  • Child Development
  • Personal Training
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child development

a caring environment that fosters creativity and a lifetime love of learning

What We Offer

Infant and Toddler Care, Two's & Three's Program, Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten,
School-Age Before and After School, Extended Care Hours Monday thru Friday from 6:15am-6:00pm.

Beliefs and Core Values

We believe in a core list of traits for each teacher and classroom to follow. There traits are why we are here - to impact your child's life and help him/her on the path of learning. These beliefs hold true for each classroom and are the basis of our curriculum:

Build a trusting relationship with each child.
Provide responsive, individualized care.
Create environments that support and encourage exploration.
Ensure children's safety and health.
Provide opportunity for physical development.
Develop partnerships with families. 
Observe and document children's development to plan for each child and the group.
Recognize the importance of social/emotional development.
Appreciate cultural, family, and individual differences.
Take advantage of every opportunity to build a foundation for lifelong learning.
Support dual language learners.

Contact

For all questions regarding Child Development programs and pricing, please contact:

Jessica Stehley, Director of Child Development
​724-238-7580 ext. 20
jstehley@ligonierymca.org​

Kathi Betton​, Assistant Director of Child Development
724-238-7580 ext. 13
kbetton@ligonierymca.org
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THE FUTURE OF YOUR YMCA

With the new fitness center, therapy pools, and basketball gymnasium renovations complete, the Ligonier Valley YMCA is ambitious to improve its remaining facilities, providing the best experience possible for members and the surrounding community.

Contact CEO, Larry Stormer, about helping to fund this project: lstormer@ligonierymca.org

Contact Us

Telephone
(724) 238-7580
Hours
M-F: 5:30am - 8pm
SATURDAY: 7am - 3pm
​SUNDAY: 10am - 2pm