Tom A. Finch Community YMCA
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Early Childhood Education
The Tom A. Finch Community YMCA is now a classroom location for NC Pre-K through Smart Start of Davidson County. Smart Start is a statewide initiative that helps working parents pay for child care and resources like NC Pre-K. NC Pre-K is a program to provide educational experiences for 4 year olds that will enhance their school readiness.
Program Time:
8:00am-2:30pm | Mondays-Fridays following the Thomasville City School calendar for 2025-2026 school year
Last Day of School is May 22, 2026
Questions? Contact Emily Moore, NC Pre-K Teacher, at Emily.Moore@MyYNow.org or at 336-474-5248.
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- When will I know where my child is going for NC-PreK?
- Smart Start will contact the Y about one week before school starts to provide us the list of children attending the program. We will contact those parents to let them know about their placement.
- If applying through the YMCA for Preschool, you will know as you register if there are spots available.
- Tom A. Finch YMCA Rate: $165/week
- Non-Members: $185/week
- Payments are due the Monday of each week.
- Will NC Pre-K & Preschool have a staggered entrance?
- Yes, we will plan to do a staggered entrance, which means all the children will not start on the same day. When parents are contact, they will be notified of their child's starting scheduling.
- August 26, 27, 28, 2025
- Will there be Meet the Teacher?
- Yes, we are aiming to have a Meet the Teacher night on August 25, 2025. This will be a required meeting for families entering this program.
- Will the YMCA serve lunch to NC Pre-K & Preschool students?
- Yes, we will serve a 5-component meal and snack each day. Children may also bring their lunches if the prefer. We will have a refrigerator for those lunches, but will NOT have a way to heat food.
- Will the YMCA provide transportation?
- No, we will not be able to provide transportation. Parents will drop their child off each day between 8:00am-8:15am and pick up between 2:15-2:30pm. More information about this procedure will be provided to parents at Meet the Teacher night.
- How many children will be in the classroom?
- There will be at most 14 children.
- What curriculum will the YMCA use?
- All NC Pre-K classrooms in Davidson County use the same curriculum. Parents can learn more about this at Meet the Teacher.
- Does the YMCA offer Before and After School care for NC Pre-K?
- We will NOT be able to provide Before School Care. We will be able to provide After School Care called Wrap Around Care. There will be a $265 fee per month per child for Tom A. Finch Community YMCA members and a $305 fee per month per child for Non-Members.
- Limited to 9 spots.
- Does the YMCA offer Financial Assistance for NC Pre-K and Wrap Around Care?
- Yes! Please contact Tracy Ballard, Director of Youth Development, at Tracy.Ballard@MyYNow.org or at 336-474-5240 for more information on how to apply.
- How old does my child need to be to participate in NC Pre-K & Preschool?
- Children must be 4 years old by August 25, 2025.
- How can I register my child for NC Pre-K?
- Applications must be sent to Smart Start who will place children in their various locations.
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