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ASYMCA Early Learning

Open to Military Children Ages 3–4

Nurturing the Next Generation

Welcome to the ASYMCA Early Learning Program! As early educators, we are committed to providing spaces where children will learn and grow while they play, explore, and interact with the world around them. Our program uses the Experience Early Learning Curriculum, as well as the social and emotional support of Conscious Discipline.

Enrollment for the 2024-25 school year is now going on. Please scroll down and apply today!

Program Overview

Military children ages 3–4 are invited to enroll in our early learning programs.

Armed Services YMCA offers affordable, accessible, high-quality child care services and preschool programs for military children. Our trained, dedicated, and caring staff prepare children for future success by teaching social skills, creativity, literacy, and fine and gross motor skills.

The ASYMCA of Alaska offers two early learning program locations.

  • JBER: Our early learning program is located in Building 690 next to the Buckner Fitness Center on the Soda & S’mores side of the parking lot.
  • Fairbanks Area: Our early learning program is located in the Baker Field House at 3301 Broadway Ave. on Eielson Air Force Base.

Care and learning is offered September–May. Three-year-old students meet two times a week. Four-year-old students meet three times a week.

  • JBER: Morning and afternoon program options available. Scroll below for times.
  • Fairbanks Area: Morning program options available. Scroll below for times.

2024-25 Monthly Tuition:

  • Age 3: $125/month (2 days a week)
  • Age 4: $175/month (3 days a week)

Application deadline: Contact your nearest early learning center for application details. A waitlist will be taken once classrooms have reached capacity.

Selection date: Priority selection for the 2024-25 school year is TBD. Families on the waitlist will be contacted if/as space becomes available.

Program begins: September 2025. The 2024-25 school year runs through May 2025. Talk with your teacher for your program’s end date.

When accepted into the program, a $50 registration fee will be collected.

Applications will be taken through the date listed above. The Education Director will notify selected families. Families selected for the program must attend an orientation.

Scroll below to complete an online application, or scroll to the Enrollment Resources section to complete a PDF version. Please review the Parent Handbook carefully before completing your child’s application.

Children enrolled in a high-quality child development program:

  • receive quality early education that fosters cognitive and social-emotional growth;
  • build the cognitive and character skills that children need to do well in school and in life, including attentiveness, persistence, impulse control, and sociability;
  • build foundations for long-term success in life;
  • are more likely to earn higher wages, live healthier lives, and raise stronger families.

Locations & Hours

Global Foundation Learning Center on JBER

Location:
Building 690* | JBER

*Next to the Buckner Fitness Center on the Soda & S’mores side of the parking lot

Contact:
907-552-9622
amy.berg@akasymca.org

Program Hours**:

  • Morning Option: 8:30–11:30 a.m.
  • Afternoon Option: 1:00–4:00 p.m.

**Classroom doors open 10 minutes before start time. Our program cannot accommodate early drop-offs or late pickups.

Ages:
3–4 years

Apply Here

Global Foundation Learning Center on Eielson

Location:
Baker Field House at 3301 Broadway Ave. | Eielson Air Force Base

Contact:
907-377-1962
leann.vazquez@akasymca.org

Program Hours*:

  • 8:30–11:30 a.m.

*Classroom doors open 10 minutes before start time. Our program cannot accommodate early drop-offs or late pickups.

Ages:
3–4 years

Apply Here