Kalamazoo County Family YMCA - We build Strong Kids, Strong Families, Strong Communities

YMCA child care is about the basics in life. Trust, caring, learning, comfort and safety. Families trust the YMCA to provide their children with the same things it has been providing for years - the opportunity to develop a healthy spirit, mind and body.

All sites are licensed. Call 324-9625 for more details.

Licensed Preschools
Before and After School Age Programs
School Holiday Camp
Snow Day Care
Early Teen Adventure Summer Program (10-13)
Summer Day Camps (Ages 2½-9)
Counselor-in-Training (CIT - ages 14-16) Summer 2009

Tot Spot Hours

Birth - Age 9

Babysitting onsite at Maple and Portage while a parent is engaged in a workout or program within the building.

MAPLE HOURS
Mon-Thur: 8:30a-2p & 4:30p-8p | Fri: 8:30a-2p & 5:30p-7:30p* | Saturday: 8:30a-11:30a
(*children under 5 yrs old)

PORTAGE HOURS:
Monday-Thursday: 8:45a-8p | Friday: 8:45a-4p | Saturday: 9a-12p

FEES:
Members - $1 per visit. $10 punch card available for purchase. Child must be a member.
Non-members - $2.25/hr for the first child, $1.50/hr for each additional child.
Fees and hours subject to change.

Financial Aid

Call 324-9625 for more information

Financial Aid is available throught the YMCA Child Care Grant Program, based on family size and income. Applications for Financial Aid are available at the YMCA locations, or through the Child Care Services office at 324-9625. Proof of income is required. DHS is accepted with a weekly copay.

Pre-School Services

Two fully licensed preschools

Medical Facility Exterior: 4100 Lake Drive SE Our YMCA preschools strive to provide a high quality Early Childhood Education program by creating a safe and nurturing environment that promotes the physical, social, emotional and cognitive development of young children and responds to the needs of families. Our parents and staff work together to meet the needs of the children and their families. All children must be toilet trained.

Croyden Avenue Preschool Accredited
(Ages 2½-5)
4606 Croyden Avenue · 269-373-5776

Maple Street Preschool
(Ages 2½-6)
1001 W. Maple Street · 269-345-9622
Kindergarten Wrap Around

Registration Requirements

New Registration Forms will be available soon!

Register by August 9:
$50 registration fee plus 1st week care payment *

Register August 10-August 31:
$50 registration fee plus 2 weeks of care payment *

Register September 1-June1:
$50 Registration Fee *

* Registration is per child.

Preschool Required Forms

Print and return to the site.

Please print for your records

Parent Manual

School-Age Programs

Four Convenient Locations
Ages: 5 - 12

The YMCA offers before and after school care for your children ages 5 to 12. Age appropriate activities and superior staff make YMCA school age care a terrific experience for your children. Care is available 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. depending on site. Call 324-9625 for details. (All schools are AM/PM)

Winchell Elementary
* Woods Lake Elementary

Mattawan Elementary

New Site: Prairie Ridge Elementary (New Chime)

King-Westwood Elementary
* Indian Prairie Elementary
* Arcadia Elementary

* School bus to this prime time site

Milwood Elementary
* Greenwood Elementary
* Parkwood Upjohn Elementary

Registration Requirements

New Registration Forms will be available soon!

Register by August 9: $50 registration fee plus 1st week care payment *

Register August 10-August 31: $50 registration fee plus 2 weeks of care payment *

Register September 1-June1: $50 Registration Fee *

* Registration is per child.

Prime Time Required Forms

Print and return to the site.

Please print for your records

Parent Manual

Character Development · Literacy · Art · Nature · Homework Help · Drama · Games · Fitness

These are all part of the YMCA School Age Care Curriculum! Located in various KPS elementary schools and Mattawan Early Education Building.

Child Care Grants / DHS
Grants are available through the YMCA Child Care Grant Program on a limited basis, based on family income and family size. Proof of income is required to qualify. Applications are available at the Member Services Desk at both the Maple Street and Portage branches, or through the Child Care office. Please call 324-9625 to request an application to be mailed.

DHS clients will be responsible for a weekly co-payment. Registration may be completed with the Child Care office by calling 324-9625.