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Pre-K enrollment higher at 26 students, compared with 4 in kindergarten.

Year Founded

1852

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

30 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

75%

State avg.: 19%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

The Greater Manchester Family YMCA's Preschool Child Care Center provides a safe, nurturing, and character-building environment where children grow and learn through exploring, having fun, and by participating in a wide variety of hands-on activities.
Our unique features include a theme-based curriculum, as well as a well-rounded physical education program complete with swimming lessons, gym class, and a full outdoor playground.
Our professional, educated teaching staff works hard to build positive relationships with all of our children to build their self-confidence and self-esteem, and to reinforce the YMCA character traits of honesty, responsibility, respect, and caring.
YMCA Child Care builds strong kids, strong families, strong communities.

The Greater Manchester Family YMCA's Preschool Child Care Center provides a safe, nurturing, and character-building environment where children grow and learn through exploring, having fun, and by participating in a wide variety of hands-on activities.
Our unique features include a theme-based curriculum, as well as a well-rounded physical education program complete with swimming lessons, gym class, and a full outdoor playground.
Our professional, educated teaching staff works hard to build positive relationships with all of our children to build their self-confidence and self-esteem, and to reinforce the YMCA character traits of honesty, responsibility, respect, and caring.
YMCA Child Care builds strong kids, strong families, strong communities.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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What is Ymca Of Downtown Manchester Early Learning Center's ranking?

Ymca Of Downtown Manchester Early Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Hampshire for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Ymca Of Downtown Manchester Early Learning Center?

The application deadline for Ymca Of Downtown Manchester Early Learning Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Ymca Of Downtown Manchester Early Learning Center is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Manchester, NH. There are 1 other private schools located in Downtown.

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