YMCA Child Care Information
Child Care Programs
6 weeks to 12 years

Program Philosophy

YMCA Child Care is about the basics in life: trust, caring, learning, comfort and safety. Families trust YMCA Child Care to provide their children with the same things the YMCA has been providing for years, the opportunity to develop a healthy spirit, mind and body. YMCA Child Care is designed to encourage children to build healthy, happy attitudes and to acquire competencies and skills through a variety of work and play experiences. We help children develop a positive self-image, foster a joy of learning, to expand understanding and assist children in forming rewarding social relationships.   At YMCA Child Care, your child will develop the skills they need in a supportive and fun environment.

Age-Approprate Programs

Infants and Toddlers - (6 weeks-2 years)
Babies love the bright, safe, stimulating atmosphere of our infant center.  Staff with specialized training in early brain development provide a warm, nurturing environment where your infant will receive special individual attention, which builds affection and trust. A wide variety of age-appropriate activities and toys help your baby develop skills and provide you with peace of mind when you're away.

Transitional Twos - (2-3 years)
Our transitional program provides the new experiences two-year-olds thrive on: taking part and putting together, mixing and matching, filling and emptying, sorting and building.  Our programs also emphasize large motor play inside & outside, to promote coordination and strength in growing bodies. Our staff will provide the praise and individual attention your child needs to develop a positive sense of self and others in these early years.

Pre-Kindergarten - (3-6 years)
YMCA preschool encourages children to be creative, whether composing a refrigerator masterpiece, playing a musical instrument, singing songs or planting seeds and watching them grow.  Our developmentally appropriate programs offer preschoolers the opportunity to make new friends and develop self-confidence in a sharing atmosphere.  Special enrichment programs offer classroom experiences for the preschool age child.

School Age - (5-12 years)
What are your kids doing after school?  At the YMCA School Age Program, kids build self-esteem, values and leadership skills.  You’ll know they’re growing and exploring their potential; they’ll think they’re just having fun.  The YMCA offers School Day Out Care; “Vacation Days” for full-days off school at the YMCA. Afterschool Sites are available at various schools within the YMCA of the Fox Cities.

YMCA Child Care Locations

Benefits
YMCA Child Care offers more than quality first-rate care for your child. You will also get these great benefits:

• Environmentalist - Presentations in nature & environment.
• Additional Enrichment Programs - These programs will vary at each location. Class examples: Spanish, Sign Language, Martial Arts & Yoga.
• Swimming - (Ages 4-6) Appleton & Neenah-Menasha YMCAs only
• Family Programs - Including Saturday Night Family Nights, babysitting certification, parent/child programs & more.
• Professional Staff - All YMCA teaching staff are trained in Early Childhood, Emergency Response, Child Abuse Prevention, Child Development and First Aid/CPR.
• Quality Care - We are committed to providing your child with the highest quality care possible. The Y’s Way to the Creative Curriculum is used within our child care programs. This includes six core content areas: Literacy, Social Studies, Mathematics, Arts, Science, Technology
  Also included are healthy habits, social, moral and spiritual development.

Affordable Rates
We make YMCA Child Care affordable for every family.  For those who are unable to afford the rates, the YMCA offers a sliding fee scale to make enrollment possible.  Please ask Child Care center staff for details and application information.  We accept and welcome Child Care Benefits.

• Part-time care and rates available based on part-time openings.
• Part-time families are eligible to receive member discount if the child is part of a family membership.
• A non-refundable registration fee is required at the time of enrollment.

YMCA Financial Assistance:
The YMCA of the Fox Cities believes in providing membership and program services to all who desire to participate. The YMCA’s Scholarship Program, supported in the past through contributions to the Strong Kids Campaign, provides membership and program scholarships for those in need within our available resources.

YMCA of the Fox Cities Mission Statement
“ The YMCA of the Fox Cities is a not-for-profit organization, which puts Christian principles into practice by promoting youth, adult and family activities that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.”

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