MetroFamily Magazine January February 2023

YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City Before- and after-school care that supports academic, physical and social-emotional development EDUCATION GUIDE

The YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City’s childcare programs provide support to my family in the form of childcare and mentorship. It provides me peace of mind. I know that my son is having fun, is safe and being cared for when I need it most. J. Moreno, parent

St. Mary’s Episcopal School Exceptional early childhood and elementary programming The YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City has a mission to provide quality out of school time programming that supports academic, physical and social-emotional development to school-age children before and after school hours. They offer financial assistance, feeding programs and value-based curriculum that focuses on character development through STEAM, health and wellness, global learning and many other topics.

To see a list of before- and after- school care program locations, visit ymcaokc.org/beforeaftercare.

St. Mary’s Episcopal School is an independent Christian school educating children ages 2.5-5th grade with exceptional early childhood and elementary programming designed to help each child achieve his or her personal best. St. Mary’s is fully accredited by the Southwestern Association of Episcopal Schools, which is recognized by the National Association of Independent Schools and the state of Oklahoma. At St. Mary’s, every child is known. It is important to the faculty and staff at St. Mary’s to be able to get to know each individual child and their families. St. Mary’s becomes a great community for students and families as they raise children together and begin to form life-long bonds and friendships. In their small school environment, children feel valued and secure.

Choosing SMES for our family has meant investing in a strong educational foundation for our children. By ensuring that our children have the tools and teachers they need to begin a lifelong love of learning, we are preparing them for a bright future. Laura Peck, parent

505 E Covell Rd, Edmond 405-341-9541 smesedmond.org @smesedmond on Facebook and Instagram

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