Springfield Family YMCA Childcare

Childcare

6 weeks through 6 years of age

Child Watch is a cheerful place for your child to stay with loving, qualified caregivers while you work out. The YMCA Drop-in Child Watch service is available FREE of charge to member parents participating in YMCA classes or programs and costs $5 per visit per child for non-members. PLEASE NOTE: the parent must remain on the YMCA premises at all times.

Child Watch Hours

Monday - Thursday 8:30 am-1:00 pm 5:15pm-8:00pm
Monday - Friday 8:30 am-1:00 pm 5:15pm-7:00pm

Saturday 8:30 am-12:00 pm ----------------

We also offer Childcare Camps
for Holidays & School Off Days.
Find out more.

Photo: Tammie Jacobs, Van Buren Child Care Director

Child must be on the parent's membership to qualify for free childcare. All children must be accompanied by a parent to be permitted to stay in Child Watch.

CHILD WATCH GUIDELINES

Do not use this service for your child if any of the following pertain:

Has had a fever within 24 hours;

Has begun antibiotic medication within 24 hours;

Has sniffles, reddened eyes, sore throat, cough, headache, abdominal pain, open sores, fever, vomiting or diarrhea, or

Is especially fussy, cranky, tired.

The child must be on the parent’s membership to qualify for free child care. All children must be accompanied by a parent to be permitted to stay in Child Watch. Anyone other than the parent (babysitters or other family members) will not be permitted to bring that child to the Child Watch Center.

Parents are responsible for bringing diapers, wipes, bottles, and any other needs for your children while they are in the Child Watch Center. Due to allergies, we ask that you provide a snack for your child if they will be hungry before you pick them up.

Parents must sign in and sign out the child daily. For safety & security of your child, we ask that the same parent pick up the child that drops him or her off. Brothers & sisters won’t be permitted to pick up children. The staff is not allowed to send the child to another room to “meet you.”

Parents can drop off children while working out, but parents must remain on the YMCA premises at all times. If a child appears or becomes ill, the parent will be requested to pick up the child from Child Watch. Please check at the Member Service Desk for information and hours. Please pick up your child as soon after your activity as possible.

Other Childcare Services Available:

YMCA Toddler & Preschool Program

(Toddlers: Ages 18 - 36 months)

(Preschoolers: 3 to 5 years of age)

The YMCA Child Care program is located at the Town & Country Early Childhood Center (2430 Van Buren Avenue, Springfield). The program includes the core values of the YMCA (caring, honesty, respect, responsibility) as well as appropriate, age-specific curriculum. The scientifically based Creative curriculum includes experiences in science, language arts, writing, dramatic play, art, blocks & transportation, and music where children learn through play.

Additional activities include gymnastics, field trips (Clark County Library, Bookmobile, etc) and swimming. We incorporate the YMCA character values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. We focus on process, not product, to encourage the child's exploration of a choice of media and art forms. Indoor gross motor play area as well as two outdoor playgrounds.

The YMCA program is state licensed through the Ohio Department of Job & Family Services. All lead teachers have a minimum of an Associates Degree or significant experience in Early Childhood Education. All teachers are certified in First Aid, CPR, Communicable Disease Prevention, and Child Abuse Prevention.

Toddlers (18 - 36 months)
$108 per week for first child

Preschool (3 to 5 years old)
$95 per week for first child

We are open to the public, not just members.

Financial assistance is available through the Department of Job & Family Services.

Child Care Hours:
Monday through Friday
6:30 a.m.—6:00 p.m.

Contact Tammie Jacobs, our Childcare Director at (937) 327-6630 to learn more about this program and to take a tour of the YMCA Child Care facility at 2430 Van Buren Avenue!

Child Care In-Services

The Springfield Family YMCA provides child care trainings and certifications for center based and home based child care licensing requirements. Classes are offered at a low cost through a grant by the United Way of Clark, Champaign, and Madison Counties. The YMCA provides coordination, promotion, and administrative services for childcare trainings needed by child care workers for licensure and certification.

The classes are coordinated by the YMCA in conjunction with several different agencies including but not limited to United Way of Clark County, Clark State Early Childhood Education Center, Clark County Combined Health District, Springfield City Schools School Age Childcare, Ohio Department of Job & Family Services, and Community Mercy Health Partners are designed to meet the requirements set by the Ohio Department of Job & Family Services.

CPR: Saturday, April 3 from 8:30-1 pm

Step Up 101 Overview: Tuesday, April 13 from 9-2:30 pm

Beginner Child Abuse Prevention: Saturday, April 17 from 9-3:30 pm

Revised Child Abuse Prevention: Saturday, April 17 from 12:30-3:30 pm

Beginner Communicable Disease: Saturday, April 24 from 9-3:30 pm

Revised First Aid: Saturday, April 24 from 9-12 pm

CPR: Saturday, May 8 from 8:30-1 pm

Beginner First Aid: Saturday, May 15 from 9-3:30 pm

Revised Communicable Disease: Saturday, May 15 from 9-12 pm

CPR: Saturday, June 5 from 8:30-1 pm

Beginner Child Abuse Prevention: Saturday, June 12 from 9-3:30 pm

Revised Child Abuse Prevention: Saturday, June 12 from 12:30-3:30 pm

Beginner First Aid: Saturday, June 19 from 9-3:30 pm

Beginner Communicable Disease: Saturday, June 26 from 9-3:30 pm

*Must register by the Wednesday prior to the class

*All classes held at Town & Country Early Childhood Education

*Registration accepted at the Springfield Family YMCA

CPR Classes: $35 for Clark, Champaign, & Madison Counties

$30 for other counties

All other classes: $40 for Clark, Champaign, & Madison Counties

$20 for all other counties