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for school-aged children are available during the intersession and summer break. The academy is fully licensed by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. The academy is also Texas Rising Star (TRS) and Texas School Ready Certified. A research-based, national curriculum promotes emotional, social, cognitive, and physi- cal development. Two healthy meals, for full-day children, and a nutritious snack (USDA standard) provide your child with more than enough energy to learn and discover. YWCA Early Learning Acad- emy implements age-appropriate social equality and empowerment lessons.
The academy hours are 7:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday - Friday. Extended hours for those with early schedules/clinical or late classes will be provided when 15 or more children are enrolled: 6:30 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. Monday – Thursday, for fall and spring semesters. During these extended hours, breakfast, lunch, and dinner are provided. Closed only on official UTEP holidays, care is exclusively for UTEP students, staff, and faculty.
Pre-registration, current U.S. immunization records, and UTEP ID are required. Financial as- sistance is available to qualified parents through Workforce Solutions Borderplex Child Care Services (CCS) at 915.500.7665.
A YWCA Summer Camp program is offered for school-age children from June through August. YWCA Summer Camp activities include STEM experiential-learning activities, physical, recre- ational, mindfulness, crafts, field trips, water, and creative activities.
The University Heights Early Learning Academy is a warm, friendly place that fosters exploration, problem-solving, creativity, and growth. This YWCA Early Learning site is staffed with highly trained, nurturing caregivers who appreciate every child as they are now, and for the amazing person they will grow up to be! With almost 50 years of experience in childcare, the YWCA is your best choice for childcare at UTEP.
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