The Meriden YMCA offers high-quality nurturing preschool programs. Let us help prepare your child for success in school.
Little Hounds Preschool Program
at Hanover Elementary School
208 Main Street, Meriden, CT 06451
Contact: Cathlin Bagge
Phone: (203) 235-6386
Email: cvillafane@meridenymca.org
About Little Hounds Preschool
- High quality, nurturing programs
- Fun and learning in a safe environment
- Breakfast, lunch and snack included
- Sliding scale available
- Care4Kids accepted
- Our School Readiness programs enjoy field trips to the YMCA Exploration Station children's play area and to our Meriden YMCA Athletic Center for gymnastics and CrossFit Kids
- Our program is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children and is State Licensed.
Meet Our Director
Cathlin Villafane
I started working for the Y in August of 2017. I cared for children at the Meriden YMCA Early Learning Center at Johnson Avenue, joined our staff at our Infant and Toddler Center in South Meriden, then came back to Johnson Ave.
The Y has helped me to advance in my career. I earned my certification as a Child Development Associate in Infants and Toddlers through the Y. I was the assistant director at Johnson Avenue and now I am the director overseeing sites at Johnson Avenue, Little Hounds preschool at Hanover Elementary School, and preschool and toddler care at the Meriden YMCA at 110 West Main Street.