Desert YMCA Jean M. Benson CDC

The Jean Benson Preschool Program has a full/part-time Preschool program, after school kindergarten program and State Preschool program. All of the programs are designed to enrich and educate the children.

The Preschool is designed to meet the families needs. Childcare is available two, three and five days a week. It is also available as a half day program. All half day and part day programs need designated days of attendance. The After-School Kindergarten Program serves Lincoln and Washington Charter Elementary Schools. The children are transported to and from school in our YMCA vehicle. The YMCA provides before and after school care and all day care for the children when schools are closed for holidays and summer. Care is available two, three and fives days a week. There are several plans to choose from. Please see the rates listed below. The State Preschool consists of a three hour session (9:00-12:00). This session is funded through the State of California and is OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT during the summer months. After class begins in September enrollment is based on family size and income. The families go on a Centralized Eligibility List (CEL) until they are called for enrollment. The YMCA also provides childcare for families in need of more than the three hours of state Preschool. The wrap-around program provides care when the children are not in the State Program. Financial Assistance is available for all the programs that are not funded by the State.

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Child Ages:

2 years - 5 years

Rates:

$

Licenses & Accreditations:

California Department of Social Services: Community Care Licensing Division

Preschool:

Yes

Hours of Operation:

7:00am- 6:00 pm Monday- Friday