YDC Early Learning Programs
The Y's infant-toddler program focuses on the five areas of child development: cognitive, social-emotional, language, fine motor & gross motor development. The infant-toddler daily schedules are based on the needs of the child & the staff are experienced & trained to provide individualized care for all the children in the program.
Locations
YDC
1608 N Washington St., Bismarck
YDC Site Director: Alyssa Yantzer
701-751-9706
YDC North
1701 E Century Ave., Bismarck
This center is a community partner-based center. Employees of Basin Electric Power Cooperative, CHI St. Alexius & Sanford Health may contact their HR departments to inquire about partner-based spots for infant-toddler care & preschool program availability. Call the YDC North Site Director for availability.
YDC North Site Director: Lisa Atkinson
701-751-9713
Sample Daily Schedule
6:30-9:30am - Welcomes, center play & breakfast
9:30-10:30am - Activity time including teacher directed activities & center play
10:30-11:30am - Large motor activities including gym time & outdoors
11:30am-12:30pm - Circle time, lunch
12:30-2:30pm - Story time, rest
2:30-3:30pm - Snack, circle time
3:30-4:30pm - Outdoors & teacher directed activities
4:30-6pm - Center play
6pm - Centers close
Each classroom's schedule will vary. Our infant programs base their schedules off of individual feeding & napping schedules.
Monthly Rates (Sept 2024-Aug 2025)
Newborn-1 Year Old Rooms: $1,123 Y Member / $1,215 Non-Member
1-2 Year Old Rooms: $1,123 Y Member / $1,215 Non-Member
2-3 Year Old Rooms: $1,033 Y Member / $1,137 Non-Member
Youngest full time child is full price, older full time siblings receive a $30/month discount
Breakfast, lunch & afternoon snack provided
Y Preschool meets year-round & strives to serve the whole child, providing stimulation & positive experiences to enhance social, physical & mental development. We place a great deal of emphasis on the child’s self esteem. Y Preschool uses Get Set for School curriculum & focuses on letter, shape & color recognition & each child will participate in structured gym activities & a weekly swimming lesson. Call the YDC Site Director for availability.
Locations
YDC
1608 N Washington St., Bismarck
YDC Site Director: Alyssa Yantzer
701-751-9706
YDC North
1701 E Century Ave., Bismarck
This center is a community partner-based center. Employees of Basin Electric Power Cooperative, CHI St. Alexius & Sanford Health may contact their HR departments to inquire about partner-based spots for infant-toddler care & preschool program availability. Preschool & Kindergarten Readiness programs are available to the community. Call the YDC North Site Director for availability.
YDC North Site Director: Lisa Atkinson
701-751-9713
YDC Mandan
46th Ave SE, Mandan
Call the YDC Mandan Site Director for availability.
YDC Mandan Site Director: Dani Deibert
701-751-9817
Sample Daily Schedule
6:30-9:30am - Welcomes, center play & breakfast
9:30-10:30am - Activity time including teacher directed activities, Get Set for School Curriculum, music, swimming, plan-do-review activities
10:30-11:30am - Large motor activities including gym time & outdoors
11:30am-12:30pm - Circle time, lunch
12:30-2:30pm - Story time, rest
2:30-3:30pm - Snack, circle time
3:30-4:30pm - Outdoors & teacher directed activities
4:30-6pm - Center play
6pm - Centers close
Monthly Rates (Sept 2024-Aug 2025)
YDC & YDC North
$957 Y Member / $1047 Non-Member
Youngest full time child is full price, older full time siblings receive $30/month discount
Breakfast, lunch & afternoon snack provided
YDC Mandan
$876 Y Member / $970 Non-Member
Youngest full time child is full price, older full time siblings receive a $30/month discount
Breakfast & afternoon snack provided, children will need to bring a nutritious lunch from home
Kindergarten Readiness Preschool is intended to build on the skills your child learned in the 3-4 preschool program & helps your child build a foundation for school readiness. Your child will have daily structured gym experiences & a weekly swimming lesson (September-May). This program uses Get Set for School curriculum, which develops early writing, literacy & math skills. Call the YDC Site Director for availability.
Locations
YDC
1608 N Washington St., Bismarck
YDC Site Director: Alyssa Yantzer
701-751-9706
YDC North
1701 E Century Ave., Bismarck
This center is a community partner-based center. Employees of Basin Electric Power Cooperative, CHI St. Alexius & Sanford Health may contact their HR departments to inquire about partner-based spots for infant-toddler care & preschool program availability. Preschool & Kindergarten Readiness programs are available to the community. Call the YDC North Site Director for availability.
YDC North Site Director: Lisa Atkinson
701-751-9713
YDC Mandan
46th Ave. SE, Mandan
Call the YDC Mandan Site Director for availability.
YDC Mandan Site Director: Dani Deibert
701-751-9817
Sample Daily Schedule
6:30-9:30am - Welcomes, center play & breakfast
9:30-10:30am - Activity time including teacher directed activities, Get Set for School Curriculum, music, swimming lessons, literacy activities, center activities including math & science activities
10:30-11:30am - Large motor activities including gym time & outdoors
11:30am-12:30pm - Circle time, lunch
12:30-1:30pm - Story time, rest
1:30-2:30pm - Activity time including center play, letter & number recognition activities, swimming lessons
2:30-3:30pm - Snack, circle time
3:30-4:30pm - Outdoors & teacher directed activities
4:30-6pm - Large group time & center play
6pm - Centers close
Monthly Rates (Sept 2024-Aug 2025)
YDC & YDC North
$957 Y Member / $1047 Non-Member
Youngest full time child is full price, older full time siblings receive a $30/month discount
Breakfast, lunch & afternoon snack provided
YDC Mandan
$876 Y Member / $970 Non-Member
Youngest full time child is full price, older full time siblings receive $30/month discount
Breakfast & afternoon snack provided, children will need to bring a nutritious lunch from home
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