Y Academy Southwest
FOR LEARNING, COMMUNITY AND LIFE
NOW OPEN FOR REGISTRATION
Click here to learn about our registration process.
About Y Academy Southwest
The YMCA has been a leader in early childhood education, providing a welcoming and transformative environment where every child is nurtured and encouraged to learn, play, have fun and thrive.
Our curriculum-focused and family-centered, teaching skills for school-readiness and success, along with curiosity, confidence and values children bring with them throughout their lives. Our program uses Tadpoles, an app that updates parents about their child throughout the day. This includes when a child eats, sleeps, and uses the bathroom. Teachers will be sending daily pictures of the child to parents to keep them updated on the fun activities they did for the day.
AT Y ACADEMY WE OFFER:
A close-knit learning environment focusing on kindergarten readiness
Ages 3 – 5 years (Must be potty-trained)
One licensed classroom
Healthy lunch provided
PROUD PARTNER OF THE SOUTHWEST YMCA Y ACADEMY
Y Academy Preschool Registration
We have options for you!
We’re excited that you’re considering Y Academy Preschool for your child. Below is everything you need to know to get started—from program options to registration steps and required documents.
Choose the Option that Fits Your Family
Y Academy Preschool welcomes children ages 3–5 years who are potty trained. We offer flexible part-time and full-time options designed to meet your family’s needs.
Schedule | Cost/Month | Hours | Lunch Included |
Part-time (Tue/Thu) | $975 | 7 AM – 5:30 PM | Yes |
Part-time (Mon/Wed) | $975 | 7 AM – 5:30 PM | Yes |
Half-Day* (Mon–Fri) | $606 |
| Yes |
3-Day (Mon/Wed/Fri) | $1,175 | 7 AM – 5:30 PM | Yes |
Full-Time (Mon–Fri) | $1,750 | 7 AM – 5:30 PM | Yes |
*Morning and afternoon half day are available. Contact your Y Academy Director.
Monthly tuition is automatically billed to your debit/credit card or ACH account.
Drop-in care is also available—contact your Y Academy Director for details.
Making Child Care Affordable – Financial Assistance
We believe every child deserves access to quality early learning. Financial help is available through the following programs. We encourage you to review the process and apply at these respective websites.
The YMCA also offers financial assistance and we encourage you to apply. Here’s how and those steps.
How to apply for financial assistance
Follow these simple steps:
Set up a YMCA Account
Use our walkthrough PDF or to create your account.
Once logged into your account
Navigate to more and you’ll see an option for Scholarship Application
Watch our video on How to Apply for a Scholarship for a step-by-step guide.
Choose your scholarship type
You’ll be prompted to answer questions about your household, scholarship recipient, and financial information.
If you do not have the documentation, please select no documentation.
When you choose Finish, your application will begin processing.
Once approved, you’ll receive a promo code to enter at checkout during registration.
How to Register
Follow these simple steps to enroll your child:
Set up a YMCA Account
Use our walkthrough PDF to create your account.
Choose Your Program
Visit here and select your preferred option (part-time, full-time, morning, or afternoon).
Add to Cart and Check Out
Complete your payment online.
You’ll receive a confirmation email right away.
Hear from Our Team
Your preschool director will follow up to confirm next steps and welcome your family.
Questions? Contact Tammy Nobles at tnobles@denverymca.org
Upload Required Documents
Before your child’s first day, please upload the following through your YMCA account:
Child’s Well Check Form
Immunization Acknowledgement
Birth Certificate
Be aware that you will be asked to submit required documents as part of the registration process. You are asked to upload these one at a time during the registration process, but you can also upload after you’ve checked out. However, these forms are all required and will be verified by the Preschool Director before your child’s first day.
Need Help?
We’re here to help! If you have questions about registration or financial assistance, contact Tammy Nobles – tnobles@denverymca.org.
Virtual Tour Y Academy Southwest
MORE INFORMATION
In-person tours of our Y Academy are available on request and scheduled in advance.
Please contact our Y Academy Director Tammy Nobles.
Note our program cancellation and refund policy.
Like all Y programs, Y Academy is open to all, with financial assistance available. To apply for financial assistance, please complete our application.