ADMISSION

Parents may enroll their children either on a full-time or part-time basis, depending on the availability of the Center. Children will be enrolled on a first come first serve basis, regardless of nationality, race, gender or creed. Based on availability, full-time enrollment will be considered first over part-time.

It is the policy of the YMCA to accept enrollment with special needs on a trial basis if needed. Every attempt will be made to serve children with a variety of needs.

Before a child can begin attending the program, it is mandatory that the center have on file the following items:

Enrollment packet
Child information card
Health appraisal form along with immunizations

Physicals and immunizations need to be updated on a regular basis. Failure to meet these basic requirements, as set by the Michigan Department of Public Health, in absence of a valid waiver, requires the child care program operator to exclude the child from any child care program. Local health departments may set requirements that exceed and take precedence over these minimum requirements. Parents are required to update the center with the child’s immunization and physical records annually.

Withdrawal Procedures

If you are planning on leaving the center, you are responsible for giving a two week advanced notice. The family is responsible for paying for the full two (2) weeks. If a parent withdraws a child without two weeks advance notice, the family is responsible for paying for two full weeks. Two weeks un-notified absence is considered grounds for termination.

Enrollment Agreement

Each family must have on file a signed enrollment agreement. Upon signing this agreement, the parent is held responsible for all charges detailed in the agreement. Any changes in the enrollment agreement must be in writing with two (2) weeks’ notice.

Registration Fee
A non-refundable registration fee is required per child. The registration fee is waived for YMCA members. YMCA school age programs require an annual registration fee for the summer program.

Second Child Discount
A family may receive a discount of 10% for each additional child enrolled in the center. The discount will be applied to the lowest tuition rate.

Grievances
Just as a parent may be concerned about the care a child receives, the child care staff may have concerns about our ability to meet the needs of a particular child. If a child indicates through behavior that she/he has needs that are not being met, parents or staff may initiate a parent/teacher conference. A child who consistently acts out or for some reason needs one-to-one care and attention will necessitate a series of conferences or outside consultation.

Termination Clause
If for some reason the center and/or the parents feel that our center is not the right fit for the child, we will suggest an alternative option for your child. If you choose to leave the center, the withdrawal procedure will need to be followed.

Child Care

Apples are more effective than caffeine at waking you up in the morning

They said an apple a day keeps the doctor away, now one more reason to start the day with an apple.
The beat goes on…

During a typical human life span, the human heart will beat approximately 2.5 billion times.
The average human body contains enough iron to make a small nail

Hmmm, not sure what to say about this, but kind of cool.
Each pound above your ideal weight lowers your life expectancy by 34 days

So, manage your weight through healthy eating & exercise. Our fitness coaches can help you!
The most pushups ever performed in 1 day was 46,001

Want to learn how to do the perfect pushup, ask any of our fitness coaches for show and tell.
The heart pumps about 1 million barrels of blood during an average lifetime

Wow, the heart sure gets a great workout. Make sure to keep it healthy by taking a walk or run today.
Diets are a part of life

Take a healthy approach and combine exercise with healthy eating and you’ll do all right.
A hard working adult sweats up to 4 gallons a day

Whew, no wonder we go through so many towels at the Y!
There are 206 bones in the human body

Keep them strong with strength training exercises and healthy eating.
Your skin is an organ

This one just intrigued me!
Deep breathing gives you health benefits similar to aerobics

Slow down. Take a deep breath. But, don’t forget to do aerobics to make your heart strong.
The average human body contains enough fat to make seven bars of soap

Yikes, that is kind of disgusting, but interesting.
You burn more calories sleeping than you do watching TV

Turn off the TV, take a walk, and then go to sleep – think how many calories you will burn.
The right lung takes more air in than the left

Take a deep breath, fill your lungs and relax – you earned it!
25% of your bones are located in your feet

Take care of your feet, wear socks that pull moisture away and make sure your shoes aren’t worn out.
Your heart pumps 2,000 gallons of blood each day

That heart sure does a lot of work. Keep it healthy with aerobic exercises.
Each human nostril registers smells differently

Smells in the right nostril are more pleasant than the left.
Gardening is said to be one of the best exercises for bone health

We knew Grandma was right on. Plant a flower or vegetable garden!
It takes about twenty seconds for a red blood cell to circle the whole body

Faster than a speeding bullet!