A cool place to go to school

Parents like the Waynesboro YMCA preschool program because “they know that we care,” preschool director Rebecca Patton said.

“There are places you can go that are high-tech. You don’t come here for that. You come here for the quality of care. Your kids are loved, they’re welcomed. We have kids from all backgrounds. Single-parent homes, grandparents raising kids. All in one mixing bowl,” Patton said.

Patton has been the Y preschool for 10 years, her first seven years as a preschool teacher.

“I love being able to do stuff with the kids. That’s why I do so much stuff in the classroom. It was a hard transition to give up my room,” said Patton. Read more