Preschool

Preschool

YMCA preschool is a warm, supportive environment where children feel welcomed, safe, and inspired to learn through play. Each day is filled with hands-on experiences that encourage curiosity, creativity, and confidence. In addition to engaging indoor activities, children experience the outdoors through water play and nature-based elements with sand, grass, and trees.

YMCA preschool encourages learning through dramatic play, creative art expression, and active play while supporting early school readiness. We focus on fostering language development, literacy, social-emotional growth, independence, and important life skills in a fun and supportive setting.

September through early June our program features a structured classroom curriculum designed around each letter of the alphabet to support kindergarten readiness and early learning. During the summer months, the program shifts to a more relaxed approach that encourages exploration, creativity, hands-on experiences, and play-based learning.

Financial Assistance is available and DHS is accepted.

SCHOLARSHIPS – If you are needing a scholarship to help with the cost of the program, please click here to learn more.

Current Vaccine Rates

Jackson County vaccine rates for 2025.  View chart.

Health Form – must be completed and the original brought to the site on the first day of the program.

YMCA School Year Program Calendar 2025-’26

YMCA School Year Program Calendar 2026-’27

 

Family Handbook


Full Day at the Main Facility (ages 3 - 5)

Rogue Valley
6/8/26 - 8/28/26
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This is for children entering Kindergarten in the Fall of 2027.

Program is at the YMCA’s Main Facility at 522 West Sixth Street, Medford, OR 97501

  • Our preschool is registered as a consecutive-week program, available Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. We strongly encourage families to maintain consistent attendance throughout the school year. Our preschool is more than just child care — it’s a structured, educational environment where meaningful learning takes place every day. Regular attendance is essential to help young children build routines, develop important social and academic skills, and fully engage with their peers and teachers.

  • No program days can be found on the Youth Programs Calendar above.

  • The program includes swim lessons, physical education, time outdoors, art expression and dramatic play.
  • Morning and afternoon snack are provided, families must provide their own lunch
  • All children must be potty-trained

We are DHS, Employment Related Day Care (ERDC), approved and we can take this state subsidy.

Registration priority will be given to current program participants.



Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberProgram Participant
7/25/25 8/26/26 Online / Front Desk $ 300.00$ 300.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
06/08/26 - 06/12/26
- $300 Waiting List  
06/22/26 - 06/26/26
- $300 Waiting List  
06/29/26 - 07/03/26
- $300 Waiting List  
07/06/26 - 07/10/26
- $300 Waiting List  
07/13/26 - 07/17/26
- $300 Waiting List  
07/20/26 - 07/24/26
- $300 Waiting List  
07/27/26 - 07/31/26
- $300 Waiting List  
08/03/26 - 08/07/26
- $300 Waiting List  
08/10/26 - 08/14/26
- $300 Waiting List  
08/17/26 - 08/21/26
- $300 Waiting List  
08/24/26 - 08/28/26
- $300 Waiting List  

Half Day AM at the Main Facility (ages 3 - 5)

Rogue Valley
6/8/26 - 8/28/26
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This is Half-day Morning Program is at the YMCA’s Main Facility at 522 West Sixth Street, Medford, OR 97501

  • Our AM preschool is registered as a consecutive-week program, available Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. We strongly encourage families to maintain consistent attendance throughout the school year. Our preschool is more than just child care — it’s a structured, educational environment where meaningful learning takes place every day. Regular attendance is essential to help young children build routines, develop important social and academic skills, and fully engage with their peers and teachers.

  • No program days can be found on the Youth Programs Calendar above.

  • The program includes swim lessons, physical education, time outdoors, art expression and dramatic play.
  • Morning snack is provided, families must provide their own lunch, if they plan to stay past noon
  • All children must be potty-trained

We are DHS, Employment Related Day Care (ERDC) Provider Number: VKC00000, approved and we can honor your state subsidy.



Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberProgram Participant
9/11/25 8/21/26 Online / Front Desk $ 150.00$ 150.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
06/08/26 - 06/12/26
AM
15 / 20 Available $150 Register  
06/22/26 - 06/26/26
AM
15 / 20 Available $150 Register  
06/29/26 - 07/03/26
AM
15 / 20 Available $150 Register  
07/06/26 - 07/10/26
AM
15 / 20 Available $150 Register  
07/13/26 - 07/17/26
AM
15 / 20 Available $150 Register  
07/20/26 - 07/24/26
AM
15 / 20 Available $150 Register  
07/27/26 - 07/31/26
AM
15 / 20 Available $150 Register  
08/03/26 - 08/07/26
AM
14 / 20 Available $150 Register  
08/10/26 - 08/14/26
AM
12 / 20 Available $150 Register  
08/17/26 - 08/21/26
AM
12 / 20 Available $150 Register  
08/24/26 - 08/28/26
AM
12 / 20 Available $150 Register  

Half Day PM at the Main Facility (ages 3 - 5)

Rogue Valley
6/8/26 - 8/28/26
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This is Half-day Afternoon Program is at the YMCA’s Main Facility at 522 West Sixth Street, Medford, OR 97501

  • Our AM preschool is registered as a consecutive-week program, available Monday through Friday from 12:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. We strongly encourage families to maintain consistent attendance throughout the school year. Our preschool is more than just child care — it’s a structured, educational environment where meaningful learning takes place every day. Regular attendance is essential to help young children build routines, develop important social and academic skills, and fully engage with their peers and teachers.

  • No program days can be found on the Youth Programs Calendar above.

  • The program includes swim lessons, physical education, time outdoors, art expression and dramatic play.
  • Afternoon snack is provided
  • All children must be potty-trained

We are DHS, Employment Related Day Care (ERDC) Provider Number: VKC00000, approved and we can honor your state subsidy.



Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberProgram Participant
9/11/25 8/28/26 Online / Front Desk $ 150.00$ 150.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
06/08/26 - 06/12/26
PM - 12:30 pm - 5 hrs, 30 mins
- $150 Waiting List  
06/22/26 - 06/26/26
PM - 12:30 pm - 5 hrs, 30 mins
- $150 Waiting List  
06/29/26 - 07/03/26
PM - 12:30 pm - 5 hrs, 30 mins
- $150 Waiting List  
07/06/26 - 07/10/26
PM - 12:30 pm - 5 hrs, 30 mins
- $150 Waiting List  
07/13/26 - 07/17/26
PM - 12:30 pm - 5 hrs, 30 mins
- $150 Waiting List  
07/20/26 - 07/24/26
PM - 12:30 pm - 5 hrs, 30 mins
- $150 Waiting List  
07/27/26 - 07/31/26
PM - 12:30 pm - 5 hrs, 30 mins
- $150 Waiting List  
08/03/26 - 08/07/26
PM - 12:30 pm - 5 hrs, 30 mins
- $150 Waiting List  
08/10/26 - 08/14/26
PM - 12:30 pm - 5 hrs, 30 mins
- $150 Waiting List  
08/17/26 - 08/21/26
PM - 12:30 pm - 5 hrs, 30 mins
- $150 Waiting List  
08/24/26 - 08/28/26
PM - 12:30 pm - 5 hrs, 30 mins
- $150 Waiting List  

School Year 2026/2027 Full Day at the Main Facility (ages 3 - 5)

Rogue Valley
9/8/26 - 8/27/27
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YMCA Preschool – Where children grow through play, exploration, and routine.

Located at the YMCA Main Facility at 522 W. Sixth Street, Medford, OR 97501, our Preschool Program is ERDC (Employment Related Day Care) state subsidy approved.

We offer a Monday–Friday consecutive-week program from 7:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Consistent attendance helps children build routines, strengthen social and academic skills, and develop meaningful connections with peers and teachers.

Children enjoy a variety of enriching activities including swim lessons, physical education, outdoor adventures, art, and imaginative dramatic play that encourage creativity, confidence, and learning every day.

Morning and afternoon snacks are provided; families provide a healthy lunch.

Please note: all children must be potty-trained.

For scheduled closures and no-program days, please refer to the Youth Programs Calendar above.

 



Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberProgram Participant
5/19/26 8/20/27 Online / Front Desk $ 300.00$ 300.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Special Rate
09/08/26 - 09/11/26
Closed - Labor Day
$240 Register  
09/14/26 - 09/18/26
$300 Register  
09/21/26 - 09/25/26
$300 Register  
09/28/26 - 10/02/26
$300 Register  
10/05/26 - 10/09/26
$300 Register  
10/12/26 - 10/16/26
$300 Register  
10/19/26 - 10/23/26
$300 Register  
10/26/26 - 10/30/26
$300 Register  
11/02/26 - 11/06/26
$300 Register  
11/09/26 - 11/13/26
$300 Register  
11/16/26 - 11/20/26
$300 Register  
11/23/26 - 11/25/26
Closed - Thanksgiving Holiday
$180 Register  
11/30/26 - 12/04/26
$300 Register  
12/07/26 - 12/11/26
$300 Register  
12/14/26 - 12/18/26
$300 Register  
12/21/26 - 12/23/26
Closed - Christmas Holiday
$180 Register  
12/28/26 - 12/30/26
Closed - New Year Holiday
$180 Register  
01/04/27 - 01/08/27
$300 Register  
01/11/27 - 01/15/27
$300 Register  
01/19/27 - 01/22/27
Closed - Martin Luther King Day
$240 Register  
01/25/27 - 01/29/27
$300 Register  
02/01/27 - 02/05/27
$300 Register  
02/08/27 - 02/12/27
$300 Register  
02/15/27 - 02/19/27
$300 Register  
02/22/27 - 02/26/27
$300 Register  
03/01/27 - 03/05/27
$300 Register  
03/08/27 - 03/12/27
$300 Register  
03/15/27 - 03/19/27
$300 Register  
03/22/27 - 03/26/27
$300 Register  
03/29/27 - 04/02/27
$300 Register  
04/05/27 - 04/09/27
$300 Register  
04/12/27 - 04/16/27
$300 Register  
04/19/27 - 04/23/27
$300 Register  
04/26/27 - 04/30/27
$300 Register  
05/03/27 - 05/07/27
$300 Register  
05/10/27 - 05/14/27
$300 Register  
05/17/27 - 05/21/27
$300 Register  
05/24/27 - 05/28/27
$300 Register  
06/01/27 - 06/04/27
Closed - Memorial Day
$240 Register  
06/07/27 - 06/11/27
$300 Register  
06/14/27 - 06/18/27
$300 Register  
06/28/27 - 07/02/27
$300 Register  
07/05/27 - 07/09/27
$300 Register  
07/12/27 - 07/16/27
$300 Register  
07/19/27 - 07/23/27
$300 Register  
07/26/27 - 07/30/27
$300 Register  
08/02/27 - 08/06/27
$300 Register  
08/09/27 - 08/13/27
$300 Register  
08/16/27 - 08/20/27
$300 Register  
08/23/27 - 08/27/27
$300 Register