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Early Learning
We are proud to offer a variety of options for your child’s early development. Our programs are designed to assist in the social, emotional, and cognitive development of your child. Our team of experienced and educated staff are trained and certified in early learning education, childcare, mandated reporting, CPR, and first aid. We strive to build a great foundation for your child in their early years as they walk with us across many developmental stepping stones!
Little Steps Learning Programs
Read below to learn about our Early Learning Programs. Programs require a new registration for each session.
Our Talented Toddlers program will introduce your toddler to colors, shapes, numbers and letters through activities and play. Each class will include activity time, story time, and circle time for songs.
Our Little Steps Preschool program provides a structured and nurturing environment for young minds to grow and meet new friends. This program is designed to give your kiddos the chance to take “little steps” with the Y as they learn, play, swim, and socialize with other students. Classes follow the Streator Elementary School District 44 schedule for days off.
All students must have an active YMCA membership to enroll in the program. Registration packets are available at the Welcome Desk.
Program Policies
Click below to view our Youth Policy Parent/Guardian Handbook for further program policies and information.
Meet Our Teachers
Miss Clara Downey, Miss Emma Haydon, and Miss Aubree Gallick are proud to be the Streator Family YMCA’s Early Learning Department teachers.
- Miss Clara is currently studying Early Childhood Education at Illinois Valley Community College and will graduate with her Associate’s Degree in 2026. Miss Clara also serves as the YMCA’s Early Learning Development Director.
- Miss Emma is a junior at Bradley University (Peoria, IL) studying Early Childhood Education with an ESL Endorsement. She will graduate with her Bachelor’s in 2027.
- Miss Aubree joins our preschool classroom as an assistant through the work program at Streator High School. She plans to pursue early childhood education upon completion of high school.
The heart of our Early Learning Programs is our teachers—their love, energy, and commitment to our children make all the difference in our programs.
