Make a profound impact on Schenectady County by sponsoring YWCA NorthEastern NY’s Early Learning Expansion Project and investing in future history makers. By supporting this initiative, your organization contributes to the accessibility and affordability of childcare, crucial for families in our community. Additionally, sponsorship facilitates economic growth by removing barriers to workforce participation, aligning with regional development goals. Ultimately, this partnership with YWCA NENY not only enhances childcare infrastructure but also promotes social and economic mobility for residents, fostering a thriving and inclusive community.
*Draft Blueprint
Sponsorship Opportunities
Naming of the Early Learning Center - $1,000,000
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A $1M sponsorship and naming opportunity for the YWCA NorthEastern NY Early Learning Center signifies a profound commitment to the community’s future. By investing in this initiative, sponsors contribute to the accessibility and quality of early childhood education in Schenectady County. Additionally, through the naming opportunity, sponsors have the chance to leave a lasting legacy by dedicating the center to honor individuals, families, or organizations, emphasizing their support for education, equality, and community empowerment. Name example: The $1M sponsorship of the Early Learning Center will include
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Preschool Playground - $50,000
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The Preschool Playground will be a large, natural playground accessible by exiting the preschool classrooms in the building for children ages 3 to 5. The natural playground will allow the children to immerse themselves in a dynamic outdoor environment designed to foster exploration and learning. They will engage in hands-on activities such as sensory play with mud kitchens, imaginative storytelling in natural hideaways, and adventurous climbing on custom-built structures. Through guided experiences, they’ll discover the wonders of nature, develop physical skills, and cultivate a deep appreciation for the world around them. The $50,000 sponsorship of the Preschool Playground will include:
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Toddler Playground - $40,000
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The Toddler Playground will be a natural playground accessible by exiting two of three toddler classrooms in the building for children ages 18 months to 3 years. The natural playground offers children a vibrant outdoor space for exploration and learning. Here, they’ll enjoy sensory play in mud kitchens, imaginative storytelling in natural hideaways, and adventurous climbing on custom-built structures. Guided experiences will help them discover nature’s wonders, build physical skills, and develop a profound appreciation for the world. The $40,000 sponsorship of the Toddler Playground will include:
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Infant Playground - $30,000
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The Infant Playground will be a natural playground will be for children ages 6 weeks to 18 months. The area will provide the youngest children with the chance to explore weather and landscapes, listen to natural sounds like rustling leaves and birdsong, and observe older children playing in the adjacent playground. The equipment will be suitable for infants, including small slides, climbers, and water play features. The $30,000 sponsorship of the infant playground will include:
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Preschool Wing - $20,000
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The Preschool Wing will include three classrooms for up to 44 children ages 3 to 5 years. The YWCA NENY Early Learning Centers have a developmentally appropriate Creative and Anti-biased Curriculum that teaches children to understand, accept, and celebrate diversity. The center is a literacy-based environment and focuses on emotional, physical, and cognitive development. The $20,000 sponsorship of the Preschool Wing will include:
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Toddler Wing - $20,000
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The Toddler Wing will include three classrooms for up to 30 children ages 18 months to 3 years. The YWCA NENY Early Learning Centers have a developmentally appropriate Creative and Anti-biased Curriculum that teaches children to understand, accept, and celebrate diversity. The center is a literacy-based environment and focuses on emotional, physical, and cognitive development. The $20,000 sponsorship of the Toddler Wing will include:
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Infant Wing - $20,000
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The Infant Wing will include three classrooms for up to 24 children ages 6 weeks to 18 months and a reading nook. The YWCA NENY Early Learning Centers have a developmentally appropriate Creative and Anti-biased Curriculum that teaches children to understand, accept, and celebrate diversity. The center is a literacy-based environment and focuses on emotional, physical, and cognitive development. The $20,000 sponsorship of the Infant Wing will include:
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Teachers Resource and Education Wing - $30,000
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The Teachers Resource and Education Wing will feature either of two lounges for teachers to unwind during breaks, two offices, a dedicated staff meeting area with a conference room, an educational and resource hub for teachers, and a flexible space earmarked for future programs or a library for the center. The $30,000 sponsorship of the Teachers Resource and Education Wing will include:
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Large Gym Space - $30,000
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The Large Gym Space will serve as a vital space for preschool and toddler classrooms, catering to children aged 18 months to 5 years. Emphasizing health and wellness, YWCA NENY’s Early Learning Center (ELC) programs integrate physical activity into daily routines. Preschoolers and toddlers will engage in an hour of large motor activities in the gymnasium every day. Activities include: Simon Says, yoga, Duck Duck Goose, Catch the Teacher, and other activities like skipping, jumping, tumbling, bike riding, hula hoops, and obstacle courses. The $30,000 sponsorship of the Large Gym Space will include:
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Small Gym Space - $10,000
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The Small Gym Space will serve as a vital space for the infant classrooms, catering to children aged 6 weeks to 18 months. Emphasizing health and wellness, YWCA NENY’s Early Learning Center (ELC) programs integrate physical activity into daily routines. Infants will engage in an hour of large motor activities in the gymnasium every day. Activities include: ball rolling, tumbling, and exploring soft large motor play equipment like crash pads and sensory mats. The $10,000 sponsorship of the Small Gym Space will include:
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Kitchen - $10,000
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All our programs feature breakfast, lunch, and snacks, freshly prepared daily in our kitchen. Our nutrition program follows a 4-week rotating menu approved by the New York State Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). Additionally, our kitchen offers iron-fortified formula, cereal, and baby food, ensuring comprehensive nutrition for all. We embrace breastfeeding and serve meals family-style, prioritizing fresh produce and whole grains. All YWCA NENY ELCs maintain peanut and nut control and are free from pork products. The $10,000 sponsorship of the Kitchen will include:
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