With so many demands on today’s families, parents need all the support they can get to nurture the potential of youth. That’s why child care and early learning programs at the Y focus on nurturing child development by providing a safe and healthy place to learn foundational skills, develop healthy, trusting relationships and build self-reliance through the Y values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. At the YMCA, children learn how to be their best selves. That makes for confident kids today, and contributing and engaged adults tomorrow.

Child Watch

Each of our branches offers drop-in child care at inexpensive rates while mom or dad make use of the Y. Playful, engaging options are plentiful for young children while you exercise or connect with others over shared interests. 
Visit your preferred branch's page for further details on Child Watch schedules and prices.
Downtown
New Hope
Caledonia

YMCA Afterschool Programs

Need a safe, healthy environment where your child can spend after school time? Try the Y After School Programs, offered Downtown, Caledonia and New Hope.  Call the YMCA branch nearest you for details.      
Downtown, 328-7696
Caledonia, 356-9622
New Hope, 328-0212

For more details on YMCA Afterschool programs, click here.