Preschool | Salem YMCA Family Center
Preschool for Ages 3–5
We offer safe, affordable and high quality care year-round at the Salem YMCA Family Center in Virginia Beach. Enrollment is open year round, as long as space is available.
Hours:
Monday–Friday: 6:30am to 6pm
Sample Daily Schedule
| Arrival & Early Free Play | Children settle in with quiet, independent activities like books, puzzles, and table toys. |
| Free Play & Transition Activities | Calm activities help children prepare for the structured day ahead. |
| Morning Snack | A healthy snack that supports independence, social skills, and good nutrition. |
| Morning Circle Time | Group time for songs, stories, and introducing the day’s theme. |
| School Begins: Learning Centers & Small Group Activities | Hands-on centers (literacy, math, science, art, dramatic play) led by teachers to support learning. |
| Outdoor Play & Gross Motor Activities | Active play outside or in the gym builds coordination, teamwork, and motor skills. |
| Teacher-Led Group Learning | Structured STREAMin³ activities like science, music, or social-emotional learning. |
| Lunch | Nutritious meal shared together to build independence and social skills. |
| Rest/Quiet Time | Children nap or enjoy quiet activities to relax and recharge. |
| Afternoon Snack | A light snack helps children refuel for the rest of the day. |
| Afternoon Learning Centers & Exploration | Continued learning through art, sensory play, and collaborative activities. |
| School Ends: Outdoor Play & Movement Activities | Outdoor games and free play to end the school day with movement and fun. |
| Extended Care: Free Play & Enrichment Activities | Choice-based enrichment like crafts, STEM, and dramatic play. |
| Final Dismissal | Children are picked up and head home for the day. |
Weekly Rate:
YMCA Members: $181
Regular Rate: $234
Enrollment Fee: $100
Weekly payments are automatically drafted from your preferred payment method each Wednesday. Financial assistance is available through our Open Doors program and offers income-based subsidies. Our preschool locations also participate in the Child Care Subsidy Program through the State of Virginia Department of Education.
Preschool Closures
- New Years Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving and the day after
- Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
- In-service training days (will be communicated at orientation)