Youth Development Company/PAL

South Haven Blueberry Parade
2026-08-08
🫐🎉 South Haven Friends at the Blueberry Fest Parade! 🎉🫐
Get ready for August 8th, 2026! Our South Haven kiddos will be joining the Blueberry Fest Parade, helping decorate a trailer float in the days leading up to the big day, then riding through the streets of South Haven for everyone to enjoy! 🚜✨
It’s a fun way for our little learners to celebrate community, creativity, and summer. Don’t miss the smiles, waves, and blueberry-filled fun! 💙💛

South Haven 2026 Graduation
2026-08-14
🎓✨ Celebrating Our South Haven Preschool Graduates! ✨🎓
Our Coloma friends are ready to shine at their Preschool Graduation Ceremony, held on the upper playground of the South Haven YDC Learning Center! 🌟
Come watch the kids showcase all they’ve learned, capture adorable photos in their caps and gowns, and join us in saying a fond farewell to the teachers who helped prepare them for the exciting chapters ahead. 💛
It’s a special day full of pride, smiles, and memories—we can’t wait to celebrate our young scholars!
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Labor Day - Centers Closed
2026-09-07
🇺🇸 Labor Day – Centers Closed 🇺🇸
Both of our learning centers will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2026, in observance of Labor Day.
We hope you and your families enjoy a safe and relaxing holiday weekend, and we look forward to welcoming all our students back on Tuesday, September 3rd!

Grandparents' Day
2026-09-14
👵👴 Grandparents’ Day Celebration – September 14th, 2026! 👴👵
We’re excited to celebrate Grandparents’ Day with our students! For the children in our care, pick a grandparent to bring to school and share a special day full of love, laughter, and memories. 💛
For students who don’t have a grandparent able to attend, please let your center director know. We’ll make sure to invite grandparent volunteers to visit and spend time with the kids, so every child can enjoy this special celebration. 🌟
We can’t wait to honor the amazing grandparents in our children’s lives and create memories that will last a lifetime!

Hispanic Appreciation Months
2026-09-15 - 2026-10-15
🌎🎉 Celebrating Hispanic Appreciation Month! 🎉🌎
From September 15 to October 15, 2026, our centers will be exploring and celebrating the rich cultures of Hispanic communities!
Children will enjoy:

Tasting new foods from various Hispanic traditions 🍽️

Learning about native dress and cultural heritage 👗👕

Dancing to lively music and trying fun movement activities 🎶💃🕺

And so much more to expand their understanding and appreciation of diverse cultures! 🌟

We’re excited to honor Hispanic cultures and traditions while giving our kids hands-on, joyful learning experiences.

YDC Parent Teacher Conferences - Fall
2026-10-14 - 2026-10-15
Schedule the time and which day you prefer to come into your child’s center to speak to the classroom teacher.
