Y Academy Arvada-Duncan
FOR LEARNING, COMMUNITY AND LIFE
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 program is curriculum-focused and family-centered, teaching skills for school-readiness and success, along with curiosity, confidence and values children take with them throughout their lives.
SCHEDULE A TOUR or REGISTER!
➡️ Click here to contact Y Academy Director Stacy Folkmann.
See the school, meet the teachers, ask questions, get enrolled!
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.
Ages 3 – 5 years (can enroll at 2.5 years old if potty-trained)
Full-time or part-time programs
Low ratios
Capacity capped at 20 children
Healthy breakfast and snacks
Curriculum developed in line with kindergarten entry requirements of Jeffco Public Schools
Focus on learning through play and hands-on experiences
Developmentally-appropriate, age-specific curriculum
Universal Pre-K. The YMCA is a provider of Universal Preschool Colorado, a program administered through the Colorado Department of Early Childhood Education and created to make it easier for Colorado families to access affordable quality child care. Registration is done through the Universal Preschool Colorado application.
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.
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 |
Half-Day* (Mon–Fri) | $606 | 8 AM - 1 PM | Yes |
Part-time (Tue/Thu) | $975 | 7 AM – 6 PM | Yes |
Part-time (Mon/Wed) | $975 | 7 AM – 6 PM | Yes |
3-Day (Mon/Wed/Fri) | $1,175 | 7 AM – 6 PM | Yes |
Full-Time (Mon–Fri) | $1,750 | 7 AM – 6 PM | Yes |
*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.
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.
HOW TO APPLY/REQUIREMENTS
Accessing YMCA programs is now even easier with our new streamlined online form — no login required to apply. Follow the steps below to submit your request for Financial Assistance:
- Access the application: Go to our Support Portal.
- Select your category: Under the Category drop-down menu, select Financial Assistance.
- Complete the form: Fill out all required information and submit.
NOTE: Proof of annual income is required. If your annual income is below $20,000 and you're applying for Summer Camp or OST, please apply first for CCCAP in your city/county. See resources below under Frequently Asked Questions/FAQ. Proof of CCCAP denial will be required before being considered for a YMCA Scholarship.
Spanish language online registration form coming soon. Próximamente estará disponible el formulario de inscripción en línea en español.
Follow these simple steps to enroll your child:
Set up a YMCA Account
Choose Your Program
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 Stacy Folkmann at sfolkmann@denverymca.org
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.
We’re here to help! If you have questions about registration or financial assistance, contact Stacy Folkmann at sfolkmann@denverymca.org.
Virtual Tour Y Academy Arvada-Duncan
In-person tours of our Y Academy are available on request and scheduled in advance.
Please contact our Y Academy Director Stacy Folkmann.
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.