Y Preschool

Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday: 9:00am-1:00pm

Dates of Operation
2025-2026 School Year: September 2, 2025 – May 15, 2026
*Program follows Alabaster City Schools calendar for holiday closures.

Ages
4-5 years old — must be potty trained and 4 by September 1, 2025

Cost
$236 per month per child for YMCA Members
$341 per month per child for Non-Members

*Program fees are calculated based on approved school calendars – fees are not prorated for scheduled school holidays, teacher work days, or general absences. Payments are paid by monthly bank draft. Payments are due on the 1st of the month.

Financial Assistance
The YMCA of Greater Birmingham is committed to ensuring everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive regardless of their ability to pay full fees. Financial Assistance removes financial barriers to accessing Y facilities, programs, and services. Awards are given on a first come basis. To apply, please click HERE. If your family has previously been approved for YMCA Financial Assistance for membership or another program, please contact us at childcare@ymcabham.org.

Registration
Priority registration for YMCA members will open on January 15, 2025. Non-members can begin registration on January 22, 2025. There is a $125 registration fee plus a $75 deposit due at the time of registration. The $75 deposit will be applied to your first month. Registration fees are non-refundable. Deposits are refundable if they are canceled at least 2 weeks in advance before the start of the program. Click HERE for instructions on how to register.

Cancellation Policy
If a parent wishes to cancel any month of Y Preschool, a two (2) Week advance written notice is required. No refunds or credits will be issued for requests not meeting the 2-week notice, and the monthly/weekly balance will be considered due. Please email our Member Account Service team at childcare@ymcabham.org to submit cancellations.

The Y requires continuous registration for the entire school year to maintain a spot in the program. The YMCA cannot accommodate requests for temporary breaks in service/payment during the school year. Requests to cancel a service period of Y Preschool will cancel all future service periods/months remaining in the school year beyond the 2-week required notification. If parents cancel under these terms, they may re-register when ready to return to the program as space allows.

Contact

Kristin Canan | kcanan@ymcabham.org
Billing & Online Account Questions: childcare@ymcabham.org

Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday: 9:00am-1:00pm

Dates of Operation
2025-2026 School Year: September 2, 2025 – May 15, 2026
*Program follows Hoover City Schools calendar for holiday closures.

Ages
4-5 years old — must be potty trained and 4 by September 1, 2025

Cost
$236 per month per child for YMCA Members
$341 per month per child for Non-Members

*Program fees are calculated based on approved school calendars – fees are not prorated for scheduled school holidays, teacher work days, or general absences. Payments are paid by monthly bank draft. Payments are due on the 1st of the month.

Financial Assistance
The YMCA of Greater Birmingham is committed to ensuring everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive regardless of their ability to pay full fees. Financial Assistance removes financial barriers to accessing Y facilities, programs, and services. Awards are given on a first come basis. To apply, please click HERE. If your family has previously been approved for YMCA Financial Assistance for membership or another program, please contact us at childcare@ymcabham.org.

Registration
Priority registration for YMCA members will open on January 15, 2025. Non-members can begin registration on January 22, 2025. There is a $125 registration fee plus a $75 deposit due at the time of registration. The $75 deposit will be applied to your first month. Registration fees are non-refundable. Deposits are refundable if they are canceled at least 2 weeks in advance before the start of the program. Click HERE for instructions on how to register.

Cancellation Policy
If a parent wishes to cancel any month of Y Preschool, a two (2) Week advance written notice is required. No refunds or credits will be issued for requests not meeting the 2-week notice, and the monthly/weekly balance will be considered due. Please email our Member Account Service team at childcare@ymcabham.org to submit cancellations.

The Y requires continuous registration for the entire school year to maintain a spot in the program. The YMCA cannot accommodate requests for temporary breaks in service/payment during the school year. Requests to cancel a service period of Y Preschool will cancel all future service periods/months remaining in the school year beyond the 2-week required notification. If parents cancel under these terms, they may re-register when ready to return to the program as space allows.

Contact

Joy Mann | jmann@ymcabham.org
Billing & Online Account Questions: childcare@ymcabham.org

Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday: 9:00am-1:00pm

Dates of Operation
2025-2026 School Year: September 2, 2025 – May 15, 2026
*Program follows Pelham City Schools calendar for holiday closures.

Ages
4-5 years old — must be potty trained and 4 by September 1, 2025

Cost
$236 per month per child for YMCA Members
$341 per month per child for Non-Members

*Program fees are calculated based on approved school calendars – fees are not prorated for scheduled school holidays, teacher work days, or general absences. Payments are paid by monthly bank draft. Payments are due on the 1st of the month.

Financial Assistance
The YMCA of Greater Birmingham is committed to ensuring everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive regardless of their ability to pay full fees. Financial Assistance removes financial barriers to accessing Y facilities, programs, and services. Awards are given on a first come basis. To apply, please click HERE. If your family has previously been approved for YMCA Financial Assistance for membership or another program, please contact us at childcare@ymcabham.org.

Registration
Priority registration for YMCA members will open on January 15, 2025. Non-members can begin registration on January 22, 2025. There is a $125 registration fee plus a $75 deposit due at the time of registration. The $75 deposit will be applied to your first month. Registration fees are non-refundable. Deposits are refundable if they are canceled at least 2 weeks in advance before the start of the program. Click HERE for instructions on how to register.

Cancellation Policy
If a parent wishes to cancel any month of Y Preschool, a two (2) Week advance written notice is required. No refunds or credits will be issued for requests not meeting the 2-week notice, and the monthly/weekly balance will be considered due. Please email our Member Account Service team at childcare@ymcabham.org to submit cancellations.

The Y requires continuous registration for the entire school year to maintain a spot in the program. The YMCA cannot accommodate requests for temporary breaks in service/payment during the school year. Requests to cancel a service period of Y Preschool will cancel all future service periods/months remaining in the school year beyond the 2-week required notification. If parents cancel under these terms, they may re-register when ready to return to the program as space allows.

Contact
Gabby Tyson | gtyson@ymcabham.org
Billing & Online Account Questions: childcare@ymcabham.org

Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday: 9:00am-1:00pm

Dates of Operation
2025-2026 School Year: September 2, 2025 – May 15, 2026
*Program follows Trussville City Schools calendar for holiday closures.

Ages
4-5 years old — must be potty trained and 4 by September 1, 2025

Cost
$236 per month per child for YMCA Members
$341 per month per child for Non-Members

*Program fees are calculated based on approved school calendars – fees are not prorated for scheduled school holidays, teacher work days, or general absences. Payments are paid by monthly bank draft. Payments are due on the 1st of the month.

Financial Assistance
The YMCA of Greater Birmingham is committed to ensuring everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive regardless of their ability to pay full fees. Financial Assistance removes financial barriers to accessing Y facilities, programs, and services. Awards are given on a first come basis. To apply, please click HERE. If your family has previously been approved for YMCA Financial Assistance for membership or another program, please contact us at childcare@ymcabham.org.

Registration
Priority registration for YMCA members will open on January 15, 2025. Non-members can begin registration on January 22, 2025. There is a $125 registration fee plus a $75 deposit due at the time of registration. The $75 deposit will be applied to your first month. Registration fees are non-refundable. Deposits are refundable if they are canceled at least 2 weeks in advance before the start of the program. Click HERE for instructions on how to register.

Cancellation Policy
If a parent wishes to cancel any month of Y Preschool, a two (2) Week advance written notice is required. No refunds or credits will be issued for requests not meeting the 2-week notice, and the monthly/weekly balance will be considered due. Please email our Member Account Service team at childcare@ymcabham.org to submit cancellations.

The Y requires continuous registration for the entire school year to maintain a spot in the program. The YMCA cannot accommodate requests for temporary breaks in service/payment during the school year. Requests to cancel a service period of Y Preschool will cancel all future service periods/months remaining in the school year beyond the 2-week required notification. If parents cancel under these terms, they may re-register when ready to return to the program as space allows.

Contact

Fred Hatcher | fhatcher@ymcabham.org
Billing & Online Account Questions: childcare@ymcabham.org