Serving families and children from infancy through 5th grade.
We consider it a great privilege every time families choose the Attleboro Norton YMCA to be their child care partner. At the Y, we aim to provide more than just great care. Our goal is to support children and their families as they develop and grow.
Questions or Ready to Enroll?
Please fill out our Interest Form and we will get back to you within 1-2 days!
Our Child Care Program Mission:
Full-Day Programs
All students must be enrolled as Y Members.
NATURE’S PLAYGROUND PRESCHOOL PROGRAM (Click to Learn More)
Ages: 3 – 5 years (must be potty trained)
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Norton Outdoor Center
Weekly Fee: $325
2 Day: $160 | 3 Day: $210
INFANT PROGRAM
Ages: 6 weeks–15 months
Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Location: Pleasant Street Branch
Weekly Fee: $350
2 Day: $190 | 3 Day: $250
TODDLER PROGRAM
Ages: 15 months – 2 years, 9 months
Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Location: Downtown Branch and Pleasant Street Branch
Weekly Fee: $325
2 Day: $170 | 3 Day: $220
PRESCHOOL PROGRAM
Ages: 2 years, 9 months – 5 years
Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Location: Downtown Branch and Pleasant Street Branch
Weekly Fee: $295
2 Day: $150 | 3 Day: $190
PRE-K PROGRAM
Ages: 4 – 5 years
Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Location: Downtown Branch
Weekly Fee: $295
2 Day: $150 | 3 Day: $190
For More Information:
General Inquiries: Lisa Reynolds, Childcare Director at ereynolds@attleboroymca.org and (508) 409-0783.
Registration/Billing Questions: Lisa Vecchioli, Billing Specialist at lvecchioli@attleboroymca.org or (508) 409-0753.
Enrollment is accepted year round, depending upon availability. Financial assistance is available, thanks to donations made through the Y’s Annual Campaign. Third-party payments and state vouchers are also accepted. Our Preschool Programs are licensed through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care, license number 808364.
School Age Fall Holiday Field Trips
Location: Pleasant Street Branch
Times: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Ages: School Age, 5-12 years
Lunch: Provided for Urban Air
Cost: Member: $90 / Non-member: $100
The bus will leave from the Pleasant Street Branch. Please drop your child off between 8:00 and 9:00 AM and pickup is at 5:00 PM.
Pre-Registration
Due to EEC regulations, all families will need to complete this School Vacation Program Registration Form. Families only need to fill this out once for the entire 2024/2025 school year.
11/5 Legoland
Get ready for a day of building adventure at LEGO Discovery Center in Somerville, MA! This field trip will take you to a world built entirely from LEGO bricks, where imagination and creativity come to life. Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind experience! Lunch will NOT be provided. Online registration closes 10/29, but you may still register by emailing LVecchioli@attleboroymca.org after this date to register.
REGISTER ONLINE
11/11 Urban Air
Get ready to jump, soar, and bounce your way through the ultimate adventure at Urban Air Trampoline Park! This field trip will be an action-packed day full of fun, laughter, and heart-pounding excitement. You’ll get to leap into giant foam pits, conquer challenging obstacle courses, and show off your skills on wall-to-wall trampolines. Lunch will be provided. Online registration closes 11/8, but you may still register by emailing LVecchioli@attleboroymca.org after this date to register.
REGISTER ONLINE
Nature’s Playground Preschool at the Norton Outdoor Center
Our beautiful outdoor classroom offers a wide variety of habitats – including forest, field, wetlands, and riverfront. Our goal is to spend at least 80% of your child’s day outside, learning through natural exploration. Our outdoor classroom has three areas with overhead shelter to protect from light rain and snow and will act as a homebase for our daily adventures. Our indoor classroom provides an engaging and safe space for activities during severe weather.
Schedule A Tour:
Contact Catherine Desjardins at cdesjardins@attleboroymca.org to schedule your tour.
Questions or Ready to Enroll?
Please fill out our Interest Form and we will get back to you within 1-2 days!
Ages:
3 to 5 Years
Schedule:
September to June
Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Fee Schedule:
Y Members | Non-Members
5 Days: $325 $355
3 Days: $210 $240
2 Days: $160 $190
- Enrollment is accepted year-round, depending upon availability.
- Financial assistance is available, thanks to donations made through the Y’s Annual Campaign.
- Third-party payments and state vouchers are also accepted.
Curriculum
Because we believe that all kids deserve the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve, the Y is for Youth Development.
- Children will develop a lifelong relationship with the outdoors through nature-based learning.
- Free choice activities and guided experiences allow children to expand their math, science, and language skills while exploring learning in the natural world.
- Children’s natural curiosity is encouraged through inquiry-based, multi-sensory activities.
- Activities are grounded in best practice early childhood standards.
Enrollment Timeline
2024-2025 School Year:
Please fill out our Interest Form and we will get back to you in 1-2 business days.
New Family Enrollment:
If your child will be between 3 – 5 years old by September 1, 2024, please fill out our Interest Form. You will be invited to visit the school for a tour and to meet with one of our teachers or directors to discuss our unique outdoor curriculum. If you would like to proceed, you will be given next steps to finalize your child’s enrollment.
If no spot is available, you will be placed on our Wait List (see below).
Wait List
Once we are full, we will maintain a waitlist for the upcoming school enrollment cycle.
General Inquiries & Registration Questions:
Lisa Vecchioli, Childcare Billing Specialist
(508) 409-0753 or lvecchioli@attleboroymca.org
