Preschoolers get exercise--inside or out--every day.
Credit: McIntire Photography

How will you prepare your little ones for success in school, sports and life ahead? Enroll them in the Goodman Community Center's Early Childhood Education programs. Our facility is a dream come true, with special areas designed for young children, indoors and out.

Goodman Community Center Preschool

City accredited state licensed childcare. There is currently a waiting list.

Days: Monday-Friday
Times: 7:00am-5:30pm
Age requirements: Three years old by September 1
Fee: Sliding fee scale
Registration required: Yes
Contact: Mary Wierschem, Early Childhood Education Manager
Email: maryw@goodmancenter.org
Phone: 241.1574 x355

Would you like to volunteer with our Early Childhood Education programs? Find out more about volunteering with the Goodman Community Center.

For the current schedule of Early Childhood programs, check out our online activities calendar or our Goodman Guide. You can pick up a current Goodman Guide at the Center, or find one in the most recent EastsideNews.

BEFORE ENROLLING >> There's often a waiting list. Before completing the lengthy Enrollment Packet, fill out the Youth Programs Interest Form and return it to the Center. One of our Preschool staff will follow up with you to let you know if there are openings or how long the wait may be. 

Filling out an Interest Form does not guarantee your child a spot in our program. Please turn in this form before filling out an enrollment packet.

READY TO ENROLL? >>  If you've turned in your interest form and received information from our staff, you can download our complete Preschool Enrollment Packet

Preschool Summer Program 
Our fabulous playground. Credit: McIntire Photography

Preschool Summer Camp dates for 2013 have not yet been determined

The Goodman Community Center preschool summer program is for children ages 3-5 years old. The children will have the opportunity to explore, in greater depth, a variety of learning experiences: Exploring different languages and cultures, soccer, outside art, drama/theater and field trips.

>> Priority will be given to children who will be attending the 4K program at Goodman Community Center in the 2012-2013 school year.

• Breakfast, lunch and a PM snack are included
• Minimum of 6 weeks enrollment required
• Minimum of 2 days perweek enrollment required
• One time activity fee of $25 due with registration form

For more register and to learn more about dates, times and tuition, please download our Preschool Summer Camp Form (Microsoft Word).

For more information about the Center's Early Childhood programs, contact Mary Wierschem, Early Childhood Education Manager, mwierschem@goodmancenter.org or 241.1574 x355.

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