WARSAW — Did you know that 90% of your child’s brain development occurs before the age of five?

That means your child’s brain develops more quickly from birth to five than it ever will again. These early years are the best opportunities for a child’s brain to develop the connections needed for a healthy, capable, successful adulthood and help your children understand life skills such as motivation, self-regulation, problem-solving, and communication skills.

To meet the needs of our community and to lead in the development of a future generation of Kosciusko County residents, the Parkview Warsaw YMCA is thrilled to announce the Early Learning Pre-School Program! This amazing program is available to both YMCA members and the community and is focused on building foundations in language arts, mathematics, social-emotional skills, play, science, social studies, creative arts, and your child’s growth and physical health.

The YMCA offers both morning and afternoon classes for 3 to 4-year-olds and 4 to 5-year-olds. The 3 to 4-year-old morning class is held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. and the afternoon class is held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:15 – 3:15 p.m. The 4 to 5-year-old morning class is held Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 – 11:15 a.m. and the afternoon class is held Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 1:15 – 3:15 p.m.

Registration is going on now at the Parkview Warsaw YMCA and is available to both YMCA members and the community. Classes begin Aug. 18 and follow the Warsaw Community School calendar. Spaces are limited. Registration information can be found at Parkview Warsaw YMCA Welcome Center or online at www.kcymca.org/childcare/early-learning.

For more information please contact Rachel Hardy at [email protected].