A child participating in early learning program at the Granite YMCA. Two young boys wearing helmets and riding bikes.

EARLY LEARNING CENTER

For Nurturing Young Minds

Granite YMCA’s Early Learning Centers provide a secure environment for infants to kindergarteners, focusing on holistic child development. Our early learning center offers dedicated staff, age-appropriate curriculum, and diverse activities that prioritize foundational skills, social development, imaginative play, and motor skills for an adventurous learning journey. Additionally, we provide early childhood education programs to enhance your child’s growth.

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In our child care programs, we lead with the Y's core values of caring, honesty, respect & responsibility.

Enriching Curriculum
Social-Emotional Learning
Outdoor Play & Physical Activity
Story Time & Reading
Arts & Crafts
Healthy Snacks

For ALL AGES & STAGES

Open year-round, registration for the YMCA’s Early Learning Center is ongoing on a space-available basis.

Infant - Toddler

6 Weeks - 36 Months

At the Y, an early learning center, we know a child’s first classroom experience will help to mold their future academic success. Our dedicated teaching teams at our early childhood center work hard to spark every child’s love of learning each and every day.

Within our nurturing infant and toddler classrooms, children experience an array of developmentally appropriate activities such as role modeling positive social relationships, honing fine and gross motor skills, and an introduction to subjects like early mathematics and literacy. These rooms also make time to explore the great outdoors and enjoy a healthy morning and afternoon snack to get our bodies ready for optimal learning.

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Preschool Program

3 - 4 Years

Discover the magic of the YMCA’s Preschool Program, an early learning academy, where families find a world of wonder waiting for their little ones. In our vibrant learning environment, children don’t just grow; they thrive.

Kids will enjoy moving their bodies, gaining new knowledge and skills, exploring nature, and creating lasting friendships and memories. Our caring adult role models provide a safe and nurturing environment that promotes the physical, social-emotional, and cognitive development of young children. Our enriching curriculum includes outdoor play, fitness, STEM activities, social-emotional learning, character development, choice time, nutrition, cooking, healthy snacks, and more.

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Pre-K Program

4 - 5 Years

Ready to find preschool programs near me? Look no furthe then the Granite YMCA! Designed to ignite the love of learning, the Y’s Pre-K Program is a fun and exciting way to introduce your child to school!

Our friendly child care staff will focus on a range of activities that awaken young minds and inspire their curiosity, all while in a fun and safe environment. We strive to provide our students with opportunities for hands on, open-ended early childhood education in order for them to grow as an individual, in addition to being a positive member of the classroom team. From enriching curriculum and outdoor play to physical fitness and STEM exploration, every day is a new chapter in your child’s story of growth and discovery.

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Kindergarten Programs

5+ Years

We offer part-time and full-time kindergarten options at the Y, as well as kindergarten wrap around programs with transportation to and from select schools.

Our childcare services staff strives to provide a caring and fun environment that encourages children’s natural curiosity and expression. In our kindergarten programs and pre-K programs, we focus on not only academics, but also physical fitness and outdoor play, creative arts, STEM activities, and more.

REGISTER FOR KINDERGARTEN

Please note that Early Learning Center Program ages, times, and availability vary based on location.

Our EARLY LEARNING PROGRAMS

YMCA of Downtown Manchester Early Learning Programs

Toddler (ages 6 – 36 months)
Preschool (ages 36 – 48 months)
Pre-K (ages 48 – 72 months)

Financial Assistance & Discounts

To help make our programs even more accessible for families, we offer:

YMCA Member Discounts*
Sibling Discounts
State Assistance
Financial Aid

*New perk! YMCA members will receive special discounted pricing on child care programs! Families will receive program discounts and all of the other wonderful benefits of membership for as long as they remain YMCA members.

Program Rates (2025-2026)

Program Rates (2026-2027)

YMCA Allard Center of Goffstown Early Learning Programs