Since 1977, the YMCA has been helping to meet our community's need for quality child care. The Y's full range of child care programs have expanded to 12 centers serving approximately 550 children per year. By providing child care for children 2 1/2 to 12 years old, the Y is available to meet your changing child care needs.

In YMCA Child Care, children participate in arts and crafts, group games, music, swimming, movies, field trips, snacks, fitness and health. Children are encouraged to grow and learn in an atmosphere of warmth and caring. Parents are invited and encouraged to drop in at any time. When you entrust your children to us, you will have peace of mind knowing that they are well cared for by trained professionals who are sensitive to their needs. Staff is chosen carefully for maturity, understanding of children, and overall personal integrity. A low child/teacher ratio is maintained to insure safety and attention for each child.

Each program is fully licensed by the Family Independence Agency and uses a structured but flexible curriculum to allow for children's individual developmental differences and creativity. YMCA Child Care is available Monday through Friday throughout the year, including school vacations, parent-teacher conferences, snow days and district-wide unscheduled school closings.

Child care program registrations for the 2007-2008 school year are now in progress. For complete information about fees and payment policies, contact the YMCA.

Warm World Preschool ages 2 1/2 through 5 years old               

Monday/Wednesday/Friday 9:00-11:30am  

Tuesday/Thursday  9:00-11:30am

See below for our Lakeport Center

Warm World Expanded Care ages 2 1/2 through 5 years old

Monday through Friday 6:30am-6:00pm

Full and half-day care is offered.

See below for our Lakeport Center
 

Y's Fives

This program is designed for morning kindergartners in the Port Huron Area School District.  Transportation is provided from most elementary schools to the YMCA for an afternoon of fun filled child care. 11:00 AM-6:00 PM

Prime Time

Serving afternoon kindergarten through 5th grade, Prime Time care is provided at Howard D. Crull, Thomas Edison, Keewahdin, Michigamme, Indian Woods, and Lakeport schools.  The YMCA provides transportation for students from Garfield and Harrison schools to our Howard D. Crull center.  Transportation is also provided from Sparlingville, New Life, Kimball and Landmark Academy to our Indian Woods Center.  Child care is provided until 6:00 pm on the days that school is in session. See below for our Lakeport Center

Y's Holiday Camp

Kindergarten through 5th grade children can join in the fun at the Y during school holiday breaks.  Full day care is available during the following breaks:  Thanksgiving, Christmas, Records Day, Mid-Winter, and Spring breaks.  Registrations must be made in advance, so call ahead for times and dates.

Child  Care is also available on snow days and any other unscheduled district-wide school closings.  Payment must be made at the time the child arrives at the YMCA for child care.

Lakeport Elementary School Center

This center offers child care for children 2 1/2 through 5th grade.  We will offer expanded care and nursery school for pre-school children and after school care for school-age children.  Center hours will be 8:00a.m until 6:00p.m Monday through Friday. 

Summer Day Camp

A state licensed child care program designed with the working parent in mind.  A variety of activities are planned, including field trips, arts and crafts, swimming, games and more!  This program is available for children in kindergarten through 5th grade.  Children may be registered for 2-5 days per week.  If registered for Wednesday, field trip day, children must also be registered for two additional days.

    Hours:  Monday-Friday  6:30am-6:00pm

Y Wee Care Parent & Toddler
Designed for children ages 1 1/2 to 3 years old and a parent. This class runs September through April, and includes a variety of experiences to enhance the young child's development. Registration is ongoing. 

Day/Time: Choose Tuesday or Thursday  9:30am-11:00am

Child Watch
We offer worry-free child care while you work out at the Y!  Register and pay for these services at the front reception center.

         Day/Time: Monday-Friday 8:00a.m 12:00p.m (call ahead to reserve a spot)

                            Monday-Friday 4:30p.m-8:00p.m (call ahead to reserve a spot)

         Fee: Member: FREE        General Public: $2.00/hour

Kidz Zone

Parents can drop their school age kids off at kid zone while they get their workout in at the YMCA.  Children can play ping-pong, games, draw or ride bikes while at kidz zone.  Children are supervised by a YMCA staff person.

Ages: 5-11 yrs. old

Hours: Monday-Friday 4:30p.m-8:00p.m