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Safe, Affordable Child Care

YMCA child care focuses on safety, health, social growth and academic enrichment. The Y provides a safe and fun place for kids to go, so that parents can work or study. Children have options to explore and develop their interests and talents.

Child Care Staff Qualifications:

  • CPR & First-Aid Certified
  • Completed at least 20 hours of training before working with children
    • Health & Safety
    • Supervision
    • Child Development
    • Child Abuse Prevention
    • Programming

Staff also receive over 20 hours of continuing education throughout the school year.

Activities

 

Learning & Growth

21st Century Skills
Academic Enrichment & Homework Help
STEM Activities

 

Creativity & Expression

Arts
Child Choice & Play Time
Global Learning & Inclusion

 

Health & Wellness

Active Play & Recreational Sports
Health & Wellness Education
 

Leadership & Belonging

Character Development & Leadership
Service Learning

Locations

 

Before and After-School Programs are available in the following cities/areas:

Chesapeake

Currituck

Elizabeth City

Franklin

Norfolk

Portsmouth

Suffolk

Virginia Beach