Early Learning Academy

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Quality Child Care and Preschool

YWCA Greater Atlanta offers high-quality, affordable child care, serving children and families for over 40 years. We provide a nurturing, creative space for children to learn and grow in newly redesigned and expanded indoor and outdoor learning areas.

YWCA Greater Atlanta is a 2 star quality rated facility assessed by Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning Bright From The Start

Enrollment Interest Form

Hours of Operation

The Early Learning Academy is open Monday - Friday.

Infant through Pre-School care hours are 7 a.m to 6:30 p.m.

Pre-K hours are 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Pre-K Extended Care is available 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m and 3:00 p.m - 6:30 p.m.

Tuition

Pre-K Extended Care

Pre-K classes are funded by Georgia Pre-K

Pre-K Extended Care
7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m
3:00 p.m - 6:30 p.m.
$165 per week, $65 registration fee

**Please contact carlen.sandford@ywcaatlanta.org with any questions regarding enrollment or payment.

Early Learning Academy Tuition

Tuition rates are monthly, and tuition is due on the 1st day of each month.

Infant $1,645.60
Mobile Infant $1,551.00
Wobbler $1,551.00
Toddler $1,502.60
Pre-School $1,370.60

Enrollment

**Annual registration fee of $150 will be charged to each account annually on August 1.

Sibling Discount:
$100 per month discount for a family with two children enrolled
$175 per month discount for a family with three children enrolled
$225 per month discount for a family with four children enrolled

Late Tuition Fee:
$25 late fee will be charged to all accounts that are more than 5 days late unless written arrangements have been made

Late pickup fee:
$5 per minute will be charged for pickup after 6:30 p.m.

Insufficient Funds fee:
$40 will be charged for insufficient funds when tuition is run

Quality, Affordable Child Care

We offer low teacher-to-child ratios in all classrooms from caring, qualified professionals who are ECT*-qualified.

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Infants

1:4

1:6.5

Toddlers

1:10

Preschool

We provide care and education for children as young as six weeks old up to pre-kindergarten age in our Early Learning Academy and in the summer we have programming for children up to twelve years old.

YWCA Greater Atlanta’s Early Learning Academy provides play-based curriculum, music, art, life-skills development, and a nutritious meal program with a full-time chef on site. Tuition includes all meals, snacks, and age appropriate activities. Extracurricular activities such as dance, Spanish lessons, etc. are available at an additional cost.

*Early Childhood Teacher

  • A young boy with curly hair smiling while holding and eating a hamburger patty in a modern kitchen.

    Meals

    Children receive nutritious, age-appropriate meals, ensuring their health and well-being. Our focus is on providing balanced and wholesome food choices tailored to their developmental needs.

  • Children playing outdoors near a tree, laughing and running.

    Fitness

    Children engage in a variety of fitness activities, including age-appropriate exercises, outdoor play, and structured games, fostering their physical development and overall well-being..

  • Young man playing an acoustic guitar while sitting on a park bench.

    Music Activities

    Children enjoy daily music activities tailored to enhance their learning experiences. Our program fosters creativity and expression through music, enriching their developmental journey.

  • Group of diverse people participating in a dance or exercise class in a studio with large windows and a wooden floor, following an instructor.

    Extra Curricular Activities

    Children are given the option to sign up for Ballet, Tap, and/or Playball. Instructors will come to campus 1-2 times weekly. For more information ask at the front desk or email tomeki.hill@ywcaatlanta.org

2025-2026 School Closing Calendar

Early Learning Academy Closed

Independence Day, July 2 & 3, 2026

Staff In-Service, July 31, 2026

Labor Day, September 7, 2026

Teacher Planning Day, October 12, 2026

Thanksgiving Break, November 25 – 27, 2026

Holiday Break, December 21, 2025 – December 31, 2025

New Year’s Day, January 1, 2027

Dr. M.L King Jr. Birthday, January 18, 2027

Teacher Planning Day, February 15, 2027

Good Friday, March 26, 2027

Memorial Day, May 31, 2027

Juneteenth, June 18, 2027

Independence Day, July 5 & 6, 2027

Georgia Pre-K Closed

Labor Day, September 7, 2026

Teacher Planning Day, October 12 & 13, 2026

Fall Break, October 14 - 16, 2026

Thanksgiving Break, November 23 – 27, 2026

Holiday Break, December 21, 2026 – December 31, 2026

New Year’s Day, January 1, 2027

Dr. M.L King Jr. Birthday, January 18, 2027

Teacher Planning Day, February 15 & 16, 2027

Winter Break, February 17 - 19, 2027

Teacher Planning Day, March 15, 2027

Good Friday, March 26, 2027

Spring Break, April 5 - 9, 2027

Memorial Day, May 31, 2027

2026 – 2027 Important Dates to Remember

New enrollment package due July 28, 2026

Pre-K First Day of School, August 3, 2026

ELA, Fall Parent Teacher Conferences December 14 - 18, 2026

Early Releases at 12:00 pm Friday, December 18, 2026 (All Classes)

ELA, Spring Parent Teacher Conferences May 10 - 14, 2027

Pre- K Graduation, May 25, 2027 at 10:30 AM

Pre-K Last Day of School, May 27, 2027

Fall and Spring Pictures, TBA

YWCA Greater Atlanta provides enrollment subsidy and scholarship opportunities for low-income families and emergency care options for families with no other immediate child care options.

Interested? Email: carlen.sanford@ywcaatlanta.org and tomeki.hill@ywcaatlanta.org