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: $335
2 Day: $180 | 3 Day: $240
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: $310
2 Day: $160 | 3 Day: $210
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: $280
2 Day: $140 | 3 Day: $180
PRE-K PROGRAM
Ages: 4 – 5 years
Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Location: Downtown Branch
Weekly Fee: $280
2 Day: $140 | 3 Day: $180
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.
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
2023-2024 Current School Year:
Please fill out our Interest Form and we will get back to you in 1-2 business days.
2024-2025 School Year:
Existing Families and Family Alumni: December 1 – 15, 2023
Re-enrollment of current and former families
New Family Enrollment: December 15, 2023
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:
Jennifer Maltese, Executive Director
Norton Outdoor Center
(508) 222-7292 or jmaltese@attleboroymca.org
Registration/Billing Questions:
Lisa Vecchioli, Childcare Billing Specialist
(508) 409-0753 or lvecchioli@attleboroymca.org
