SELECT A CHILD CARE OR CAMPING PROGRAM TO LEARN MORE:
Early Learning Centers
Preschool Education Prog.
School Age Child Care
Camp Kern & Overnight Camp
Day Camp
Specialty Camps
Summer Programs
Teen Camp
Y on the Fly
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CHILD CARE ENRICHMENT AND DAYCARE SERVICES

The YMCA is dedicated to providing high-quality, affordable daycare for children. In the US, the YMCA is the nation's largest provider of child care programs, providing family-centered, values-based programs to nurture children's healthy development. Well-trained staff provide safe, affordable, high-quality care so you can have peace of mind while you work. 

Sign up for YMCA Child Care!

Quality Child Care, you can count on! Open to ages 6 weeks­–12 years. 41 locations to choose from!

 

EARLY LEARNING (INFANTS & TODDLERS)

PRESCHOOL EDUCATION CENTERS

SCHOOL AGE CHILD CARE
 

How to Register for Child Care

Step 1: View our available Child Care locations in the links above.

Step 2: Send an inquiry by clicking here. 
OR call or visit your local YMCA that is offering this program option during our enrollment hours, 6:30am–6pm, Monday–Friday. Space is limited, registrations will be first come, first serve. Families will complete a childcare packet, sign a letter of understanding and an ODJFS Health Form for each program cycle. Additional ODJFS forms will be needed for children with any special accommodations or medication to be administered. 

Step 3: We will be in touch within 24 hours and provide you with details regarding our Child Care programs.

CHILD CARE REQUEST FORM

Staff members are partners with parents and other caregivers, working together to help kids grow up healthy, happy and strong. With a focus on safety, health, social growth and academic enhancement, your child will experience a variety of programmatic and activity options to explore and develop their interests and talents. 

 

CAMPS

The YMCA of Greater Dayton also provides various camping opportunities for your children to keep them active in the summer! From Day Camp to Overnight Camp at Camp Kern, your kids are guaranteed to have one of their best summer's ever.

Young, ten-year-old Red-headed girl and Asian boy play capture the flag at YMCA Summer Day Camp

 

With a focus on friendships, campers spend their days participating in activities they choose, with amazing counselors from all over the world.  Each program is designed with specific age groups in mind, and counselors are trained to not only build campers up, but to encourage and empower them to become more.Take a look at our summer camp offerings below