Creative Beginnings Preschool, YMCA

Organization Description

The mission of the YMCA of Greater Long Beach is to welcome people of all ages, ethnic groups and affiliations to unite in a common effort to promote Youth Development, Healthy Lifestyles and Social Responsibility. The Community Development YMCA's mission is to outreach to the lowest income communities in Long Beach with the highest quality most cutting edge programs designed to move our families out of poverty.

Program Information

The YMCA of Greater Long Beach is a non-profit organization that has been serving the children and youth of this community for over 125 years. The Early Childhood Education Department (ECE), specifically, has been serving families and children between the ages of 19 months and 5 years in Long Beach for over 28 years. The YMCA Early Childhood Education Programs serve our community’s most at-risk, low-income children and families. The YMCA Early Childhood Education Programs are designed to develop children’s love for learning, discovering and growth. At the Y we are committed to our Focus Areas when working with families and communities: for youth development; for healthy Living; and for social responsibility. The YMCA ECE programs operate 5 preschool programs in the cities of Long Beach and Bellflower.

Health & Safety

Children 18 months to 5 years of age.

Interns may not take photographs of the preschool students.

Students will be working alongside the lead teacher in the classroom, therefore, being supervised most of the time.
Additional requirements and/or considerations
  • Background Check (e.g. fingerprinting/livescan, driving record)
  • Must be 18 or older
  • TB Test
  • Vaccinations
Address 
820 Long Beach Blvd
Long Beach, CA 90813
United States
General Phone 
(562) 230-4302
Website:
https://www.lbymca.org/
Student Contact 
Name
Les Peters
Job Title
Executive Director
Phone
(562) 230-4302
Email
Les.Peters@lbymca.org
Program(s) 
CLA - Human Development Internship
CLA - Internship Program
Organization type 
Human, Social, or Employment Services (Nonprofit)
Focus Population(s)
Adopted/Foster Youth or Young Adults, Adults, Children/Youth, College Students, English Language Learners, Families, Females, Guardians/Parents, Immigrants/Refugees, LGBTQA, Males, People Experiencing Disability, People Experiencing Homelessness, People Experiencing Illness, People Impacted by Crime, Seniors, Specific racial/ethnic/cultural group, Survivors of Sexual or Domestic Violence, Teens/Young Adults, Veterans, Active Military and/or Military Families
Focus Area(s)
Advocacy and Human Rights, Animal Welfare, Arts, Culture, and Humanities, Civic Engagement, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice, Education, Equitable Economic & Workforce Development, Food & Housing Security, Migration & Naturalization Services, Restorative Justice
Hours of operation 

Monday – Friday 7:00am-5:00pm

Maximum students 
3