The values and skills learned early in life are vital building blocks for a successful adulthood, and we believe all kids deserve a strong start and a safe place to grow. Parents trust the Y’s child care programs to support and nurture their children from infancy through the teen years and help them become strong, capable and engaged young people.
Child Watch is a drop-in service that provides an interactive and healthy place for your child to play so you can enjoy your visit and work out with peace of mind. Child Watch has nurturing and conscientious staff that are CPR and First Aid Certified. Our staff create a warm and welcoming atmosphere that is for all ages. Available at DeWitt, Oak Park, Parkwood, and Westside locations
Our licensed Remote Learning Child Development Program is designed to help your family meet their educational goals as well as provide a child with a YMCA day camp experience. Participants will spend 3 hours a day working on assigned remote learning curriculum, with the remainder of the day filled with enrichment activities with a focus on SEL. This includes STEAM programming, SPARK PE curriculum, literacy time, character development activities, and group devotionals.
Now Enrolling! At the Oak Park Child Care Center, children (6 weeks - 5 years) learn and grow socially, emotionally, physically and intellectually. Our caring, qualified staff creates a stimulating, child-centered environment and offer a wide range of activities designed to meet the developmental needs of young children.
Now Enrolling! Our preschool program is a wonderful, safe environment for your child to learn and grow. The programs are operated using an experiential learning philosophy—children learn by doing.
