Early Learning Center & Montessori at the Y

ELC: Who Are We?

We are a family-centered organization that aims to come alongside parents to nurture and guide children as they learn and grow. According to the Iowa Early Learning Standards, 90% of brain development happens during the first 2000 days of life. Therefore, as an early learning center our goal is to partner with families to promote appropriate mental and emotional growth. Our hope is to leave a long-lasting impact on all of the children and families involved in our programming that encourages success measured by proper development, healthy living, and social responsibility. We are also the leading HHS Head Start partner in the Cedar Valley because we believe your zip code should not determine the quality of care your child recieves.

Our ELC Offers

  • Early learning for those aged: 
    • 6 weeks-18 months: Working to meet the physical, emotional, and developmental needs of infants. 
    • 14-24 months: This age group works on socialization and attention span during classroom-style activities. 
    • 24-42 months: Focuses on developing a longer attention span along with hands-on learning. 
    • 3-5 years: Combine hands-on learning with games that teach numbers, letters, and colors. 
  • Breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack (following the Federal Child & Adult Care Food Program) 
  • Small Classroom Sizes 
  • Developmentally appropriate curriculum (based on the Creative Curriculum Model) 
  • Indoor/Outdoor playground, access to the Y’s gym, swimming pool, and indoor track 
  • Family-focused environment 
  • Accepts financial assistance from Head Start and The Department of Health and Human Services 

2023 ELC Member/ Non-Member Rates

  • Infant Room (6 weeks-18 mo) $200/ $215 
  • Pre-Toddler Room (14 mo-24 mo) $195/$210 
  • Toddler Room (24 mo- 42 mo) $190/$205 
  • Preschool Room (3 – 5 years) $175/ $190

MATY: Who Are We?

We are a family-centered organization that aims to come alongside parents to nurture and guide children as they learn and grow. The Montessori at the Y Primary Program provides an enriching developmental experience in an environment that encourages personal respect and responsible freedom. Our classes offer socialization and formal learning experiences for the young child. The goal of this program is to provide children with skills that promote elementary academic success. Through higher ratios, children learn independently for a more individualized development program.

Our MATY Offers:

  • Preschool for those aged 3-5 years
  • Breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack (Breakfast and snack for before and after care only)
  • Indoor/Outdoor playground, access to the Y’s gym, swimming pool, and indoor track
  • Family-focused environment

Montessori at the Y Sample School Schedule

7:00 – 9:00 am before school care
9:00 – 12:00pm Montessori Class
12:00pm – 12:30 pm Lunch
12:30pm – 2:00 pm nap or extended day class time
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm after school care

** Must be registered for Montessori Class in order to attend Before or Afterschool Care (also must have a Y Family Membership)

MATY Rates

Before School Care: $15/week
Montessori Class: Member $195/week Non-Member $215/week
After School Care: $30/week
Montessori Full-Day $235/week

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