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The YMCA School Age Child Care program provides enriching, safe, quality child care for youngsters before and after school. While under the supervision of trained and caring staff, children are engaged in activities that benefit their educational development and help them to grow emotionally and physically.
Our child care programs - and the kids in them - are flourishing, thanks to a fresh approach that’s based on the needs of families today and the Y’s fundamental values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. Here, we plant the seeds for learning how to play, interact and live a healthy life. In fact, we offer oodles of opportunities for enrichment programs, creative playing, structured activities and an occasional field trip - all in a safe, clean and caring environment.
Every day, your child will enjoy healthy snacks, recreation and the chance to bloom among friends and staff. Discover why so many families throughout the Pittsburgh region choose the YMCA for child care |
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YMCA Early Child Development Centers focus on providing a safe and nurturing environment where children are encouraged, challenged and engaged. Our program delivery is rooted in our four core values of caring, respect, responsibility and honesty. This approach, coupled with our experienced and trained staff, provides the atmosphere that children need to grow up healthy, happy, and prepared to face their futures.
Our programs feature developmentally appropriate activities
delivered within a balanced, structured daily schedule.
Infant & Toddler Care
- Written daily summaries of your child’s activities and milestones
- Safe toys and equipment that enhance cognitive and motor skills
- Socialization through guided interaction and nurturing environment
- Fostering learning through pretend play and imagination
- Nutritious breakfast, lunch and snack
Preschool Care
- Written daily summaries of your child’s activities and milestones
- Encouragement and instruction in language and literacy development
- Special focuses on music, art, science, nature and math
- Interactive games and healthy, non-competitive physical activities
- Nutritious breakfast, lunch and snack
The following locations are early child development centers:
- East Suburban Family YMCA (Keystone STARS program, 2 Stars)
- Duquesne University Child Development Center (Keystone STARS program, 4 stars and NAEYC accreditated)
- The Strawberry Patch (Keystone STARS program, 1 star and NAEYC accreditated)
- Room to Grow Child Development Center ( Keystone STARS program, 3 stars and NAEYC accreditated)
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Quality Teachers and Staff
Our experienced staff undergo an extensive interview process and background checks. All staff have state clearances, receive ongoing trainings and are CPR/First Aid certified. Safety is always a priority in our program delivery and facilities.
The teacher to student ratio is adapted by age group to remain appropriate and within state guidelines.
Infants
Ages 6 weeks - 14 months
Ratio 1:4
Young Toddlers
Ages 15 - 24 months
Ratio 1:5
Toddlers
Ages 2 - 3 years
Ratio 1:6
Preschoolers
Ages 3-5 years
Ratio 1:10
All programs include a personalized development plan & teacher consultations. |
