From Julie Grossman, our CEO:

Our Y and MPSD are partnering to provide all-day 4K programming next school year in a manner that is developmentally appropriate and great for our young families.

MPSD Teachers will provide 4K education for half of the day, and Y 4K Enrichment Teachers will provide play-based learning for the remainder of the day. This will be offered all at no cost, making a huge difference in the lives of our young families in Manitowoc.

The Y will also offer opportunities for extended care (before and after the school day) for working families who need it. Additionally, we will provide preschool and Y Enrichment for 3-year olds at Riverview Elementary school and, finally, we will be extending our school-age care program to fill in around no school days/half days with a new and improved “SOS Day” (School’s Out Safari) schedule.

In short, “it takes a village.” MPSD and your Y are committed to providing exceptional education and care, recognizing that working families have very specific needs in terms of schedules and hours. All together, we’re thrilled about this collaboration and excited to welcome our youngest learners and families to a seamless, successful start to their educational journey!