Growing with Guidance

The Akron Area YMCA cares for over 2,000 infants, toddlers and preschoolers in seven Early Care and Education Centers.

Designed to give the working parent peace of mind, all-day early childhood care is provided to children, ranging in age six weeks to five years. All centers have state-certified staff and provide structured programming throughout the day, giving children the attention, guidance and care they need, as well as the opportunities to learn, play and interact with one another.

EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE COMPARISON CHART
  Ages Served Type of Programming School Age Child Care Hours Meals
A Y's Place 6 wks. to 5 yrs. The Creative Curriculum® Yes 6:30 am - 6:30 pm Breakfast, Lunch & PM Snack
Bethany Center Infants to 5 yrs. The Creative Curriculum® No 6:30 am - 6:30 pm Breakfast, Lunch & PM Snack
Family Enrichment Center 6 wks. to 5 yrs. The Creative Curriculum® No 6:30 am - 6:30 pm Breakfast, Lunch & PM Snack
Firestone Park YMCA 3 to 5 yrs. The Creative Curriculum® Yes 7:00 am - 6:00 pm AM Snack, Breakfast, Lunch & PM Snack
Hope Child Care 6 wks. to 5 yrs. The Creative Curriculum® Yes 6:30 am - 6:30 pm Breakfast, Lunch & PM Snack
North Hill 3 to 5 yrs. The Creative Curriculum® Yes 6:30 am - 6:30 pm Breakfast, Lunch & PM Snack
Westminister YMCA (WYDACA) 18 mo. to 5 yrs. The Creative Curriculum® Yes 6:30 am - 6:30 pm Breakfast, Lunch & PM Snack


For more information and further assistance in choosing the Childhood Care provider that's right for you, Click Here to download our Early Childhood Care Brochure.
YMCA Mission: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all.