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About YMCA of Abilene Preschool
Abilene YMCA Preschool and Learning Center
The YMCA of Abilene- Preschool Center provides a structured environment for children from 18 months through school age. Utilizing the Opening the World of Learning (OWL) curriculum, the program focuses on essential kindergarten readiness during the morning hours, transitioning to play-based activities in the afternoon. As a licensed center with a capacity for 123 children, the facility offers a robust environment including a dedicated early childhood wing and an outdoor playground equipped with a swing set and jungle gym. The program integrates physical activity through access to the YMCA’s gym and aerobics center. Operating Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM, the center provides breakfast and afternoon snacks, while parents are asked to provide lunch. Director Jackie Wilson leads a team focused on a family-oriented atmosphere, though families should note that certain services may be prioritized for YMCA members and pricing varies significantly based on membership status.
What Parents Say
3 reviews from parents
This is an amazing daycare my daughter has been going here over a year Ms Jackie and all the employees are so amazing with the little ones ! my daughter comes home beaming everyday and has learned so many new things
The staff is just rude and unprofessional! The teachers are negative. They tell you everything your child does wrong, but never anything positive! They don't inform you if your child has had a fall or injury. You just find random scrapes and bumps not knowing what happened. If there is a billing issue, they tell you in front of everyone instead of privately! When you call, they will tell you someone is not in and send you to their voicemail and you walk in and the person is right there!
Web Report
Aggregated insights from public records & parent discussions
Safety Record
No specific safety incidents, closures, or legal issues were found for this location. State licensing records confirm the facility is a licensed child care center (License #1482086) with a capacity of 123 children. Some employee feedback mentions concerns regarding the combination of age groups for efficiency rather than developmental appropriateness.
Parent Reputation
The facility has a mixed reputation based on available feedback. While some reviews highlight a fun environment for children and a focus on kindergarten readiness, others note a high turnover rate. There are very few public parent reviews available, with most feedback originating from former staff members.
Staff Insights
Employee reviews from 2013 to 2024 describe a challenging work environment characterized by low pay (often minimum wage) and high staff turnover. Recent feedback from May 2024 mentions a 'toxic' management culture and a lack of specialized training for managing differing child behaviors, though other staff members reported enjoying the family-oriented atmosphere.
Quick Information
Varies by age and schedule
