OPENING IN AUGUST 2026!
Rancho Family YMCA Preschool
Construction is underway for the new preschool at Rancho Family YMCA. We expect to open mid-2026, and we look forward to enrolling children soon!
The Y is the largest and oldest provider of youth development services in San Diego County, with a long history of providing a real, positive impact in the lives of children. We are dedicated to strengthening families as a community resource that nurtures the potential in children.
The Rancho Family YMCA preschool program will support the growth and success of children cognitively, physically, emotionally and socially. Using developmentally appropriate materials, curriculum and activities in a play based environment, your child will be supported in learning social skills, Kindergarten readiness skills and engage in physical activities.
All of these activities help children learn helpfulness and kindness as an introduction to the four core values of the YMCA: caring, responsibility, respect and honesty.
Our programs are licensed by the state of California. Our excellent staff are background cleared through the Department of Justice and trained in CPR, First Aid and Child Abuse Prevention to ensure the safety of your child.
CHOOSE THE Y FOR PRESCHOOL!
Parenting comes with tough choices, but choosing the Y for your child’s early education is easy. Our licensed preschool will offer nurturing full- and part-time care, designed to support children’s developmental stages. With experienced staff and thoughtfully crafted programs, children will build confidence, independence and a love for learning.
If you have questions, contact Mia Kelliher at mkelliher@ymcasd.org.
ON-SITE CONTACT
Mia Kelliher
mkelliher@ymcasd.org
858-484-8788 ext. 1946
FULL-DAY PROGRAM
Ages 2 to 5 years
Program runs year-round, Monday to Friday, from 8:00am – 5:30pm (times subject to change; official times will be updated prior to open registration).
All programs include an annual registration fee:
- Nonmembers: $100
- Y Community Membership: $90
- Y Community + Membership: $85
*To apply the member fee, child must be included in the membership.
tuition
Preschool tuition includes swim and gymnastics enrichment, as well as morning and afternoon snacks.
5 day | mon - fri
Nonmember Pricing: $1,750
Members save up to 15% off with select Y membership
ENROLLMENT INFORMATION
For interest in enrollment, please reach out to Mia Kelliher at mkelliher@ymcasd.org.
what will your preschooler's day will look like?
Our preschool provides a nurturing environment where your child can grow into a creative, independent thinker, develop social-emotional skills, build self-reliance and gain a deep sense of respect and responsibility within our diverse, multicultural community.
FREE PLAY
Children are free to explore various centers in the classroom. Blocks, art, library, science and manipulatives will be some of the available choices.
OUTSIDE EXPLORATION
Children are free to explore the outside environment. Bikes, sand play and other various activities will be available.
GROUP MEETING
The children will meet to further explore the curriculum topics for the day.
SNACK & lunch
A healthy snack will be provided family style. Children will socialize with their peers, learn how to serve themselves and how to properly nourish their bodies.
Two nutritious snacks will be provided daily (morning & afternoon). Snacks meet the licensing guidelines, containing at least one item from 2 of 4 food groups. Children will need to bring their own lunch daily. Please send a lunch with healthy food choices.
CURRICULUM EXPERIENCES
Small group experiences that are curriculum focused will be set up for all children to enjoy.
ASSEMBLY
Children will meet to discuss the days events, read stories and sing songs.
EARLY LITERACY
Opportunities for story time and individual book time throughout the day.
REST TIME
All children will be provided a nap in the afternoon. Parents will need to provide a small pillow, crib sheet, blanket and anything else that will make your child feel comfortable at nap time.
Teachers assist children with resting their bodies by patting their backs, dimming the lights and playing soft music.
PRESCHOOL HOLIDAYS
Preschool is closed* the following holidays:
- Preschool Staff Pre-Service & Prep Week (1 week in August)
- Labor Day
- Veterans Day
- Thanksgiving Day & Friday after Thanksgiving
- Christmas Eve
- Christmas Day
- New Years Day
- Winter Prep Week (first week of January)
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- President’s Day
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth
- Independence Day
*Closures subject to change
