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Childcare
Many people do not realize that, as a whole, the YMCA is the largest provider of child care in the United States. We believe that the quality of child care cannot be undervalued and thus every YMCA program is grounded in our character development traits of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility and faith.
Activities in our curriculum include health and wellness, arts and humanities, science and technology and service learning projects. Each of the YMCA Child Care programs are designed with age appropriate activities created to help your child grow and develop physically, mentally, and spiritually.
Information on program specifics may be obtained through our YMCA Parent Handbook.
Child Watch
The YMCA offers Child Watch to supervise children while parents exercise.
Nursery
Ages: 6 wks – 5 years
Mon – Thurs:
8:00am – 1:00pm
4:00pm – 8:30pm
Friday:
8:00 am – 1:00 pm
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Saturday: 8:45am – 12:00pm
Y Kids’ Club
Mon – Thurs:
8:00am – 1:00pm
4:00pm – 8:30pm
Friday:
8:00 am – 1:00 pm
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Saturday: 8:45am – 12:00pm
Child Care Contacts
Anita Oliver, Childcare Director
Phone: (336) 838-3991
Email: a.oliver@ymcanwnc.org
Parents Night Out
Ages: 5 – 14 years
From 5-10 p.m., we occupy your children. For members and potential-members. Child/ren enrolled in our After-School Fun Club program, can take a bus from the site location. Those not in our After-School program should be dropped off at the YMCA by 5 pm. Pick up will be at the YMCA, at10 pm. We will take the kids to Fun Station 2000 in Statesville or Bo’s Family Entertainment in Lenoir.
Dates offered:
July 15, 2011 (Funstation)
August 12, 2011 (Bo’s)
September 16, 2011 (Bo’s)
October 21, 2011 (Funstation)
November 18, 2011 (Bo’s)
December 16, 2011(Bo’s)
Cost: $15 members and $18 for potential-members
Fun Station 2000 in Statesville, NC
Cost includes 2 slices of pizza with a drink, unlimited laser tag, tea cups (a spinning ride similar to a carnival ride), airplane ride, and a miniature roller coaster, and play in the climbing fun zone. *You may send extra money for the arcade games but not recommended over $15 and your child is responsible for the safe keeping of their own money.
Bo’s Family Entertainment in Lenoir, NC
Cost includes 2 slices of pizza (or hot dog) with a drink, unlimited laser tag, miniature golf, bowling, bumper cars, and arcade games. *Please let your child know that due to the free arcade games, they will not receive tickets. These tickets are usually used to get a “free” prize but will not be available due to the unlimited play on the games.
For more information, please contact: Anita Oliver, Youth Program Director at (336) 838-3991.
Babies Night Out
Ages: 6 weeks to 5 years old
Once a month, we offer a program where you can drop your child off from 4:30 p.m. until 8:45 p.m. while you enjoy a dinner date or time to yourself. Be sure to bring diapers, wipes, snacks, bottles, lunch, etc.
Dates offered:
July 15, 2011
August 12, 2011
September 16, 2011
October 21, 2011
November 18, 2011
December 16, 2011
Cost: $15 per child, members only.
You must register before you drop your children off at the business office, front desk, or at the end of the hallway on the left, headed toward the front desk.
Parents Morning Out
Ages: 6 weeks to 5 years old
Are you looking for a fun place to leave your children while you spend some time for yourself or enjoy lunch with friends? The Wilkes Family YMCA has the perfect option for you. Kids play games, participate in activities, and have fun from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Be sure to bring diapers, wipes, snacks, bottles, lunch, etc.
Dates offered:
August 12, 2011
September 16, 2011
October 21, 2011
November 18, 2011
December 16, 2011
Cost: $15 per child members only
You must register before you drop your children off at the business office, front desk, or at the end of the hallway on the left, headed toward the front desk.
Before and After School
The Before and After School program is a safe and fun option for parents in need of care for their children. The links below includes more detailed information about our program.
2011-2012 Parent Handbook
2011-2012 Before/After School Packages
To Register:
Download the Youth Registration Form
Download the Payment Form
Financial Assistance is available through our Open Doors program.
For more information, contact Anita Oliver, Childcare Director, at (336) 838-3991.
YMCA Out of School Day Child Care
On Out of School Days (OSD), we offer all-day child care, from 6:45 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. These days are included in your child-care fee. (Consult the Parent Handbook for holidays during which we do not provide care.) We divide children into groups by grade level and do a variety of activities throughout the day.