New YMCA Preschool Development Center Construction Underway

SAN ANGELO, TX – Construction of San Angelo's YMCA's new child development center is officially underway after the City of San Angelo's building department approved a $2.8 million permit.

The center will be located on the 2800 block of College Hills Blvd. near to the Red Arroyo walking trail. This facility will be will expand the preschool program the Y already offers by threefold.

"The Little Explorer's Preschool and Child Development Center will allow the Y to expand its preschool services by 200%. The current capacity of 30 children will expand to 96. The center will include 8 classrooms designed especially for children ages 3 - 5 years of age," stated Angel Flores, Executive Director for the YMCA of San Angelo.

"By expanding its preschool program, the Y will be able to provide more families with childcare that is quality and accessible to all. At the Y, we believe that all children deserve the same opportunity, regardless of one's ability to pay. The Y understands the importance of positive and meaningful early childhood experiences and how it increases the likelihood of success in later years."