Child Care

With so many demands on today’s families, parents need all the support they can get. That’s why child care at the Y is focused on nurturing healthy, happy kids and supporting the whole family.

Whether you're looking for early childhood education, summer camp, or just need an hour to take care of yourself at the Y, we've got the programs and support you need. And, we offer financial assistance so that every family has access to quality, affordable child care. To learn more, see our individual programs below, or contact your local branch.

Pre- K

Helping young children ages 3 - 5 develop to their fullest potential in Freeport. Learn more.

Child Watch

Enjoy the Y while your children have fun in our supervised play rooms. Ages 18 mos. to 10 years. Learn more.

Summer Camp

Kids ages 5 - 12 enjoy a summer of learning, moving, growing, and making friends. Learn more.

With each child care program at the Y, our goal is to:

• Provide a safe, caring, nurturing environment for children
• Help children become active learners, make choices, take responsibility for actions, and understand limits
• Build a trusting relationship between parents, children, and staff where there is mutual respect and frequent communication
• Create an environment that fosters trust and honesty

Tools for the future

When you send your children to the Y, you're helping instill in them our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.