Y Academy University Hills-Schlessman 

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 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: 

 

  • Ages 6 weeks to 18 months 

  • Full-time care, Monday through Friday, 7 AM to 6 PM 

  • Low teacher-to-infant ratios 

  • Separate play rooms and sleep rooms 

  • Support for nursing mothers - refrigerators for breast milk and rocking chairs so moms can drop in during the day to feed their babies 

  • Developmentally-appropriate, age-specific curriculum  

 

  • Age 18 months to 3 years 

  • Full-time care, Monday through Friday, 7 AM to 6 PM 

  • Low teacher-to-child ratios  

  • Two toddler classrooms 

  • Healthy breakfast and snacks   

  • Dedicated playground 

  • Developmentally-appropriate, age-specific curriculum  

 

  • Ages 3 – 5 years 

  • Full-time or part-time programs 

  • Low ratios  

  • Three age-specific classrooms  

  • Healthy breakfast and snacks 

  • Curriculum developed in line with kindergarten entry requirements of Denver Public Schools 

  • Focus on learning through play and hands-on experiences 

  • Developmentally-appropriate, age-specific curriculum 

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Our Teachers

Our Y Academy teachers are experienced and certified teachers dedicated to the well-being of your child. Our team at Y Academy University Hills-Schlessman includes:

Pam McKenzie

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Raven Atkinson

 Y Academy Denver University Hills YMCA Raven Atkinson

Jonie Gentz

 Y Academy Denver University Hills YMCA Jonie Gentz

Christina Graham

Y Academy Denver University Hills YMCA Christina Graham

Zak Hathaway

 Y Academy Denver University Hills YMCA Zak Hathaway 

Avi Isaac

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Rachel Marti

Y Academy Denver University Hills YMCA Rachel Marti

Ceaghan Mead

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Teya Washington

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MORE INFORMATION 

Tours of our Y Academy and more information is available. Please contact us or call 720 524 2755.  


Like all Y programs, Y Academy is open to all, with financial assistance available. To apply for financial assistance, please complete our application here.