YMCA Child Care
We’re about youth development: ensuring that the children and teens in our programs reach their full potential by helping them grow—physically, mentally and socially—from young children into engaged, active members of their communities.
Infant/Toddler Care
6 weeks - 2 ½ years (vary by location)
- A Y membership is NOT required
- Licensed
- Full/part-time care
- Low child-teacher ratios
- Financial Assistance available
- Free Y Youth Membership for YMCA program participants while they are enrolled full-time in tuition-based programs
Preschool Care
2 ½ - 5 years (vary by location)
- A Y membership is NOT required
- GSRP options
- Licensed
- Full/part-time care
- Low child-teacher ratios
- Financial Assistance available
- Free Y Youth Membership for YMCA program participants while they are enrolled full-time in tuition-based programs
School Age Care
Young 5's - 8th grade (vary by location)
- A Y membership is NOT required
- Before/after school care
- No school/snow day care
- Financial Assistance available to those who qualify
- Middle School Programming
School Break Day Camp
5 - 12 years
Spring Break and Winter Break options
Day campers will enjoy activities such as sports, crafts, and outdoor play. Each day is filled with new experiences where each child explores new talents and interests while developing and strengthening friendships along the way.
Summer Day Camp
Young 5's - 8th grade (vary by location)
Make Summer your adventure! YMCA Summer Day Camps offer an experience that is sure to keep your child having fun all summer long. From fostering creativity, to building a sense of accomplishment and belonging, we help kids flourish by surrounding each child with support, guidance, and fantastic opportunities to discover, learn and try until they succeed.
- Offered at 8 locations and YMCA Camp Manitou-Lin
- 3 day options available at our school based locations
- Children must have completed young fives or kindergarten to register
- Theme weeks to add some fun and excitement to the mix
Our Childcare Leadership Team
Heather Walczewski
Childcare Operations Director
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Tiffany Young
Association School Age Director
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Jordan Zylstra
Association Youth Development Administration and Procurement Specialist
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Jason Hannah
Association Senior Youth Enrichment Director
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Our Childcare Director Team
Danelle Fox
West Ottawa Child Care Director
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Tyson Hoffman
Lowell Child Care Director
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Sarah Knight
Monroe Community Church Child Care Director
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Alyssa Lock
Jacquline Baber-Bey Child Care
Director
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Julie McLeod
Senior Community Child Care Director
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Allison Neuenfeldt
David D. Hunting YMCA School
Age Director
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Tammy Parks
SpartanNash YMCA Child Care
Director
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Ryan Rose
Wolverine Worldwide Family YMCA Child Care Director
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Jamilyn Ruwersma
Community Child Care Director
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Stacy Shotko
David D. Hunting YMCA Senior Child Care Director
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Danielle Smith
Caledonia Early Learning Child Care Director
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Danielle Vincent
Generations Child Care Director
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Robyn Wilson
Caledonia School Age Director
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Brandy Wasick
Caledonia Senior Program Director
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Tiffany Wiginton
LOOP Youth Development Director
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