Y 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

Child and Family Advocate Program

The YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids is proud to share we are the recipients of Ready by Five Early Childhood Millage funding to offer the Child and Family Advocate Program to families of children in early childhood education programs in partnership with Grand Rapids Community College, Baxter Community Center, United Methodist Community House, Hispanic Center of Western Michigan and Steepletown Neighborhood Services. Child and Family Advocates will partner to strengthen families and their early learning experience through one-on-one support. To be eligible, families must have a 0-5 year-old child enrolled at the YMCA or a participating partner location in Kent County.