Westfield Area Y Bauer Branch
422 East Broad St.
Westfield NJ

Time for Twos 
2012/13 availability:  Now accepting registration!
Time for Twos is a program for children who will be 2 1/2 years old by September 1st.  For most children this is their first experience in a group without a parent.  We focus on socialization, verbal communication skills and pro-social behavior.  Children participate in group free play, art, music, story time and physical activities.

  - Ages: Two and half by September 1, 2012
  - Days & Times: Tuesday & Thursday 8:30-11:00am
  - School Year Tuition: $1,950 Family Members/$2,100 Program Members
  - Potty Training is not mandatory

Almost Threes 
2012/13 availability:   Now accepting registration!
Almost Threes is a program for young threes.  The main objective of the program is socialization. Our program fosters a positive self-image, verbal communication skills, and pro-social behavior.  These goals are obtained in a small group setting through art, music, free play and physical activities.

  - Ages: Three by January 31, 2013
  - Days & Times: Tuesday & Thursday 12:30-3:00pm
  - School Year Tuition: $1,950 Family Members/$2,100 Program Members
   -Monday Wednesday & Friday 8:30-11:00am
   -School Year Tuition : $2,400 Family Members/$2,650 Program Members
  - Potty Training is not mandatory

Wee Threes
2012/13 availability:  Now accepting registration!
Wee Threes is a program for 3 year olds.  Children are assisted with socialization and are encouraged to grow through hands-on art projects, games, music, and play.  Children will be able to master various pre-kindergarten skills (color, shape, group play, name recognition, and cooperation).

  - Ages: Three by October 1, 2012
  - Days & Times: Monday, Wednesday & Friday 8:30-11:00am  Wait Listed

                                Monday, Wednesday & Friday 12:30-3:00pm 
                                Tuesday & Thursday 8:30-11:00, Wednesday 12:30-3:00pm 

- School Year Tuition: $2,400 Family Members/$2,650 Program Members
 - All children must be 100% potty trained--no pull ups

Almost Fours
2012/13 availability:  Now accepting registration!
Almost Fours is a program offered to children 3 1/2 years of age.  The children not only master the skills of the Wee Three's program but are also encouraged to expand their creativity, self-confidence, social and fine motor skills.

This program is designed for those who will be attending "More for Fours" the following year.

  - Ages: Four by January 31, 2013
  - Days and Times: Tuesday & Thursday 8:30-11:00, Wednesday 12:30-3:00pm 
                                    School Year Tuition : $2,400 Family Members/$2,650 Program Members

                                    Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 12:30-3:00pm
                                    School Year Tuition: $3,000 Family Members/$3,300 Program Members

Fun for Fours 
2012/13 availability:  Wait Listed!
Fun for Fours is a program for children who are four years old by October 1st.  Teachers expand the skills developed in 3's class.  The program encourages creativity, fine motor and cognitive skills. Children are confident and well prepared to meet all challenges of kindergarten.

  - Ages: Four by October 1, 2012
  - Days and Times: 
          Monday, Wednesday & Friday 8:30-11:00am 
          School Year Tuition: $2,400 Family Members/$2,650 Program Members

          Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 12:30-3:00pm 
          School Year Tuition: $3,000 Family Members/$3,300 Program Members

More for Fours
2012/13 availability:  Now accepting registration!
More for Fours is a program designed for children who have just missed the kindergarten cutoff dates, a five-year-old not ready for kindergarten or an older four year old.  More for Fours has a complete kindergarten readiness curriculum.  The added class time allows for more time for hands-on experimentation in art, music, dramatic play, science, math and physical activities.

  - Ages: Four and a half by October 1, 2012
  - Days & Times:  Monday - Friday 8:30-11:30am or 12:00- 3:00pm
  - School Year Tuition: $3,900 Family Members/$4,200 Program Members

NEW!  Full Day Kindergarten
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Extended Times and Specialty Programs

Also available:

Early Drop Off: No charge.  Parents may pull up to back door fifteen minutes before class begins.

Extended Pick up: PM parents may pick up at back door at 3:15pm.

Enrichments: Specialty classes offered five days per week during lunch time.  Half hour class & half hour lunch.  Bring your own or buy hot lunch.  Classes may include: variety of sports, computer, Spanish, craft or cooking.

Two and a half hour weekly specialty classes offered daily.  Classes may inclued Drama, Games, Art, Music or Science.

Sports Classes: Each day there is a sports class offered from 3:10-3:40pm.  This program is run by the Y’s sports department and run on the Y brochure schedule.  Discount is offered for Preschool students.

Swim Classes: Swim classes are offered at a discount to our preschool students.  This program is run by the Y’s aquatics department and run on the Y brochure schedule.