EARLY LEARNING CENTERS

Let your child learn, grow and thrive at the YMCA. Our Early Learning Centers provide quality, licensed care for infants – preschool children. Our curriculum incorporates math, science, dramatic play, music, art and computers to provide opportunities for group and independent learning experiences. All sites are accredited by NAEYC or working toward this prestigious distinction. Ready to get started? Jump to the enrollment form ↓ or visit our site directory to find the right site for you.

 2026 Child Care Brochure

YMCA Early Learning Child Care

Hours of Operation:
6:30 am – 6 pm

Ages Served:
Infant: 6 weeks – 18 months
Toddler: 19 – 36 months
Preschool: 3 – 5 years

Infant/Toddler
Infant/toddler care is SO much more than basic care. Teachers strive to attain balance and harmony with children’s home schedule. Teachers' lesson plans improve gross and fine motor skills and social/emotional development, and give them sensory and cognitive experiences. The classrooms experience independent, whole group, and small group activities, go outside daily, and develop a bond with their head and assistant teacher as well as with support staff that will interact with them. We provide formula, food, and baby wipes, asking families to provide only diapers or pull-ups and a change of clothing for your child. Children in these classrooms have the ratio of 1:4 for infants and 1:5 for toddlers. Please check out our curriculum page to learn more about what goes on in their classroom!

Preschool
As children grow, so does their YMCA learning experience. Our preschool classrooms combine purposeful learning, play and caring relationships to help children build academic, social-emotional and independence skills. For children in the year before kindergarten, the curriculum places an increased focus on kindergarten readiness, helping 4-year-olds build the skills and confidence they need for a successful transition to school.

Explore Preschool & Kindergarten Readiness

Program Features

• Qualified teachers and assistant teachers trained in education, CPR, and First Aid
• Open year round, 6:30 am to 6 pm
• Swimming lessons and other YMCA programs available (Fercho YMCA)
• Transportation to the Fercho YMCA for Swim Lessons
• Field trips to parks and special events
• Special one-on-one attention, as well as age appropriate group learning activities
• Emphasis on developing each child’s physical, social, emotional, and intellectual selves
• Nutritious meals and snacks
• A schedule of activities throughout the day that balances quiet/active and cognitive/gross motor skills
• All children enrolled receive member rates on Y programs, services, and events
• Cognitive games (letter, shape recognition, number), singing, fingerplays, group games, stories, and more
• Transportation to and from most area schools.

Additional Benefits

• Transportation to/from swimming lessons at the Fercho Y (contact a director for details)
• High Quality Early Childhood Education
• All children enrolled receive member rates on Y programs, services, and events

Enrollment Information
When your child enrolls in a YMCA child care program, you will receive an enrollment packet to fill out. Along with the paperwork, you will need to provide a copy of your child’s immunization record, copy of your child’s birth certificate, and medical insurance information. Please contact an Early Learning Director to obtain an enrollment packet. To get started, email us at Enroll@ymcanorthernsky.org.

Financial Assistance
The YMCA provides scholarships, based on availability, to families who are in need. Visit our Financial Assistance page for more information on how to apply.