Child Care Programs at Princeton YMCA
At Princeton YMCA, we’re committed to nurturing each child’s potential with our child care programs. Our Y provides a safe and secure environment where children are encouraged to make friends and develop new skills under the guidance and supervision of our experienced staff. We offer age-appropriate activities and experiences that help children build their confidence while learning our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
Our Child Care Programs at Princeton YMCA
School Age Child Care
In partnership with Montgomery Township School District, Princeton YMCA offers before and after school care programs for local children. Participating children will be guided by our certified staff to engage in safe activities that stimulate their physical, social, and cognitive development.
Orchard Hill Elementary and Village Elementary students may attend our before school care program from 7:30 – 9:35 a.m., and our after school care program from 3:55 – 6:00 p.m. Montgomery Lower Middle School students may participate in our after school care program from 3:10 – 6 p.m.
Kindergarten Programs
Princeton YMCA offers a wrap-around program for kindergartners at Montgomery Township School District. This supplementary kindergarten program helps students develop their social and academic skills beyond the normal school day in a safe, structured space. We offer both morning and afternoon kindergarten wrap-around programs for the convenience of parents. Please connect with our staff to confirm hours and availability.
Why Choose the Y for Child Care?
- Our age-appropriate curriculum helps children build self-esteem and provides them with experiential learning opportunities.
- Your children will be cared for by nurturing teachers trained in early childhood education and experienced staff who are CPR and first aid certified.
- Princeton YMCA is a Praesidium-accredited organization, meeting nationally recognized child safety and abuse prevention standards. To guarantee the safety of children in our care, all staff, volunteers, and visitors are screened, and photo ID is a requirement for child pickup.
FAQs About Our Child Care
Is financial assistance available for child care at Princeton YMCA?
Yes – we believe every child in our community deserves equal opportunity, so we offer financial aid to qualifying members who wish to enroll their child in one of our programs. For more information, click here.
What are the hours for Princeton YMCA after school care?
Our after school care program starts when school lets out and ends at 6:00 p.m. Monday – Friday.
What does staff training look like?
12 hours of annual ongoing training, CPR certification, and first aid certification are mandatory for school age and early education child care staff.
Kindergarten Wrap-Around and Child Care Programs at Princeton YMCA
Princeton YMCA’s child care and kindergarten wrap-around programs offer a safe and structured learning environment for young children. Reach out to us today for more information about our child care program offerings!