School-Age Child Care
As the nation’s largest provider of child care, the Y provides a fun and safe place for your elementary age child to go before or after school. The Valparaiso Family YMCA is now accepting registrations for their 2011-2012 child care program. Each day youth participate in activities geared for their age level. Activities include homework time, cooking, swimming, gym time, and crafts. A snack and drink are provided daily. Before school care begins at 6:00 a.m. and after school care ends at 6:00 p.m. Special rates apply for children enrolled in both before and after school care. For further information, please contact Diane Sonnenberg at dsonnenberg@valpoymca.org or 462-4185 x238.
Early Child Care and Education
The Valparaiso Family YMCA is accepting registrations for their early child care and education programs for the 2011-2012 school year. A half day Pre-Kindergarten program will prepare children entering Kindertgarten in the Fall of 2012. Half day and Full day Preschool will be available for children ages 3-4. These programs meet at the Y facility or BridgePoint Church. Toddler Care is available at the Y facility for children ages 1 and 2 years of age. Toddlers must be walking independently. Children in all programs will enjoy a fun and enriching curriculum that introduces developmentally appropriate experiences in a nurturing classroom setting. Activities include structured gym time, crafts, music, play centers, and more! Class size is limited! For details, please visit www.ValpoYMCA.org. For registration for Y facility-based programs, please contact Diane at dsonnenberg@valpoymca.org or 464-9543 x7. For program registration at the BridgePoint facility, contact Melanie at mhoffman@valpoymca.org or 462-0040.