Infant/Toddler Care
We pay attention to the little things. We offer convenient hours and affordable pricing!
Infant & Toddler Ages: 6 weeks – 2 1/2 years (ages vary by location) | A Y Membership is NOT required
OUR BENEFITS
- Licensed
- Full/Part-time Child Care
- Low Child-Teacher Ratios
- Healthy Meals and Snacks
- Creative Curriculum
- Gym Activities
- Family Engagement Activities
- Outdoor Experiences
- FREE Y youth membership for all children enrolled full-time
- Financial Assistance available to those who qualify
PARENT INFORMATION
We believe learning takes place as children touch, manipulate, and experiment with things and interact with people daily. Children’s play is an essential component of our curriculum, through their play and experiences, themes are developed that guide our daily activities and interactions.
At the Y, we utilize Creative Curriculum which has six core content areas: literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, arts, and technology.
Our programs use the Creative Curriculum individual assessments and also child portfolios to assess your children’s developmental progress annually. The teaching staff and families discuss the results of the assessments and plan for continued growth throughout the year.
BY USING CREATIVE CURRICULUM AS OUR FRAMEWORK, WE FOCUS ON:
- How children develop and learn
- The learning environment in which children learn
- What children learn
- The role of the teacher
- The role of the family
SECURE PLACEMENT ON OUR WAITLIST
We would love to care for your child, but we are currently on a waitlist. If you would like to be added to this list, please choose your location below and click on JOIN OUR WAITLIST.
If you are new to the Y, you must create an account to join our waitlist. There is a $25 non-refundable fee per child to place your child’s name on this waitlist. You would then be notified when an opening becomes available.
Questions? Please call 616.855.9622.
CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER LOCATIONS
Caledonia YMCA Child Development Center
9571 Duncan Lake Ave.
Caledonia MI, 49316
Infant & Toddler Care
Ages:
6 weeks – 2 1/2 years old
Hours:
Monday – Friday, 6:00 am – 6:00 pm
Contact Us:
- dsmith@grymca.org
- 616.891.6223
David D. Hunting YMCA Child Development Center
475 Lake Michigan Drive NW
Grand Rapids MI, 49504
Infant & Toddler Care
Ages:
6 weeks – 2 1/2 years old
Hours:
Monday – Friday, 7:00am – 6:00 pm
Contact Us:
- sshotko@grymca.org
- 616.855.9625
Early Head Start
475 Lake Michigan Drive NW
Grand Rapids MI, 49504
Infant & Toddler Care
Ages:
Birth – 2 1/2 years old
Hours:
Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Contact Us:
- jruwersma@grymca.org
- 616.485.8391
Generations Child Development Center
3600 Fulton St.
Grand Rapids MI, 49546
Infant & Toddler Care
Ages:
6 weeks – 2 1/2 years old
Hours:
Monday – Friday, 6:00am – 6:00 pm
Contact Us:
- dvincent@grymca.org
- 616.940.4049
YMCA Child Development Center
5722 Metro Way SW
Wyoming MI, 49519
Infant & Toddler Care
Ages:
6 weeks – 2 1/2 years old
Hours:
Monday – Friday, 6:00 am – 6:00 pm
Contact Us:
- tparks@grymca.org
- 616.885.5533
YMCA Child Development Center at Monroe Community Church
1020 Monroe
Grand Rapids MI, 49503
Infant & Toddler Care
Ages:
6 weeks – 2 1/2 years old
Hours:
Monday – Friday, 6:00am – 6:00 pm
Contact Us:
- sknight@grymca.org
- 616.320.5572
YMCA Jacquline Baber-Bey Early Childhood Center
415 Franklin
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
Infant & Toddler Care
Ages:
6 weeks – 2 1/2 years old
Hours:
Monday – Friday, 6:30 am – 6:00 pm
Contact Us:
- alock@grymca.org
- 616.855.9505
JOIN OUR TEAM
At the Y, strengthening the community is our cause. Every day, we work side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. We are more than a place. We’re a purpose.
Working at the Y gives you the opportunity to:
- Strengthen communities and change lives
- Empower youth, improve health and well-being
- Inspire action in your community
- Work with diverse leaders
- Find your purpose