Early Care and Education in Shoreview

Ages & adult-to-child ratios

Meet the Director

Katherine Jury

Preschool Program Director

(651) 259-6167

Katherine graduated from   Minnesota State University, Mankato in Elementary Education and Mathematics. She started working at the Y in 2006 and currently lives in White Bear Lake with her husband Matt. They enjoy check out supper clubs and spending time on the lake with family and friends.

Katherine’s favorite moments at Shoreview ECLC is watching children grow and thrive doing fun and exciting activities in the classroom or exploring outdoors. She loves seeing all the amazing connections happening with families and staff.

Curriculum & Philosophy

We use the Creative Curriculum® to develop age-appropriate experiences that foster joyful learning. For each child, we address individual needs, build skills for success and incorporate STEM activities. Pairing our curriculum with the YMCA Healthy Kids Initiative, we also provide exposure to healthy eating, nutrition and physical activity for children and their families. 

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On-site amenities

• Gym
• Indoor and outdoor pools
• Kids’ gym
• Playfield
• Playground

Enrichment programs

Learning at Shoreview YMCA Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten programs engages your child in activities that help build their social-emotional skills and gets them ready for kindergarten.

• Kids’ Fitness
• Language–Spanish
• Music and Movement
• Environmental Education 
• Water Play and Safety

Policies

Providing a safe, secure and predictable environment is a top priority for every YMCA Early Childhood Learning Center. For more information about our policies go to:

• Child illness policy
• Food and nutrition
• Nap and rest time
• Program accessibility
• Scholarships and financial assistance
• Weather emergency information
• Behavior guidance
• Accommodation and individual care plans

Parent Referral Program

If you love your Early Childhood Learning experience, spread the word and get rewarded!

It’s easy to make a referral. Pass on the referred parent’s name, along with some basic information about the family to your program director.

• Complete the parent referral form and give it to your program director.
• After the new family has enrolled at any of our Early Childhood Learning Center locations and stayed for at least four weeks, you’ll receive a week’s free tuition for your oldest child.
• You can refer as many families as you’d like to earn more. Every time a child is enrolled as a result of your recommendation, you’ll get a week’s free tuition.