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. Click here for the before and after school inclement weather plan.
Childcare Contacts
Before and After School Academy and Summer Exploration Academy
Farrah Brinegar
Youth Development Experience Associate Director
Phone:(336) 712-2000
Email: f.brinegar@ymcanwnc.org
Child Watch
Preschool Enrichment Academy
Ammanda Crouch, Family Life Director
Phone:(336) 712-2000
Email: a.crouch@ymcanwnc.org
Child Watch
The YMCA offers Child Watch to supervise children for free to members with household memberships while parents exercise. Click here for more information.
Child Watch
Ages
6 weeks to 5 years.
Please label all items that you bring in with your child.
Hours*
Monday-Thursday: 8:00am-12:00pm and 4:00pm-8:00pm
Friday: 8:00am-12:00pm
Saturday: 8:00am-12:00pm
*Except on holidays.
Cost
No fee for those with the following memberships: Household +Dependents, Adult +Dependents For all other memberships: $10/visit/child
Kid Care
Ages
5 – 11 years old
(5 year olds who are in Kindergarten can go to the Kid Care)
Hours*
Monday-Thursday: 8:00am-12:00pm and 4:00pm-8:00pm
Saturday: 8:00am-12:00pm
*Except on holidays. Only open in the evenings and Saturdays during the school year. Open in the mornings during scheduled closed WS/FC School days, not snow days.
Cost
No fee for those with the following memberships: Household +Dependents, Adult +Dependents For all other memberships: $10/visit/child
Before And After School Academy
The Before and After School program is a safe and fun option for parents in need of care for their children. We include active learning, physical activity, homework support, fitness and health education, healthy snacks, games, character development, and more! We have 3 day and 5 day options for after school, and all snow days and early release days are FREE! Click here for more information including a parent handbook, brochure and registration form.
Click here to register online!
Schools Served By Jerry Long Family YMCA
Clemmons Elementary (After School Only – held at the YMCA)
Kimmel Farm Elementary (After School care held at Ward Elementary)
Lewisville Elementary (After School Only – held at the YMCA)
Marvin Ward Elementary (Before School and After School care held at the school)
Meadowlark Elementary (After School Only – held at the YMCA)
Morgan Elementary (After School Only – held at the YMCA)
Southwest Elementary (After School Only – held at the YMCA)
Questions?
Contact Rachel Renegar, Program Director, Youth Development at (336) 712-2000 or by email r.renegar@ymcanwnc.org
YMCA Out Of School Day Child Care
On Out of School Days (OSD), we offer all-day child care, from 7:00am to 6:00pm. (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. $27 for Members and $43 for Potential Members, per day. Click here to register for Out of School Child Care.
Financial Assistance is available through our Open Doors program
Teen After School Academy
After School Academy is a safe and fun option for parents in need of care for their children. We include active learning, physical activity, homework support, fitness and health education, healthy snacks, games, character development, and more! We have 3 day and 5 day options for after school, and all snow days and early release days are FREE! Click here for more information including a parent handbook, brochure and registration form.
Click here to register online!
Preschool Enrichment Academy
Our Preschool Enrichment Academy (PEA Pods) provides a safe and loving environment for 18 months through pre-kindergarten age children. Our goal is to encourage and develop each child’s academic, social and physical development and growth. Primary activities your child will enjoy include fitness and recreational swim (age appropriate) time, arts and craft activities, creative play, music and story time,and a healthy snack. We are excited to offer OMagination Yoga with Diane Olsen and Robin Mace from Wiggle Giggle & Move will join us again weekly for all age groups. Let our energetic and caring staff provide your preschooler with an awesome day!
Ages
18 months to 2 years old (must be 18 months by August 31)
3 to 4
Pre-K program (going to Kindergarten the following year). This is a 9:00am-1:00pm class and is 5 days a week
Starts
September 2019
9am-12pm, Monday – Friday
What To Bring
A change of clothes and diapers, if needed. Please label all belongings.
Fees
Monthly rate 5 days: $225/Members, $255/Potential Members
3 days: $165/Members, $185/Potential Members
2 days: $135/Members, $165/Potential Members
Pre-K monthly rate: $250/Members, $280/Potential Members
$40 Registration fee
Lunch Bunch is offered daily from 12-1pm.
Must be 2 years old and able to feed themselves.
$5/Members, $10/Potential Members
Questions?
Please Contact: Ammanda Crouch, Family Life Director, a.crouch@ymcanwnc.org