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The YMCA of the Kanawha Valley through our child care programs provide a safe and healthy environment that parents can count when duty calls. Our highly trained and experienced childcare staff are committed to providing the next best thing to home when it comes to your children.


Creative Care

Our caring staff will supervise your children while you are using the facility.

Date/Times:     Monday – Friday    8:30am -8:30pm Saturday 9:00am – 3:00pm Sunday – Closed

Fees:       $2 per hour; $1.50 each additional child

Ages:       6mo. – 12 years Children under 6mo. require 24hrs notice.


Kids Gym

Supervised child watch as children enjoy our indoor structure and adult enjoy our facility.

Date/Times:     Monday – Friday 3:30 – 8:30pm Saturday 9:00am – 3:00pm Sunday Closed

Always open for Family use.

Fees:       $2 per hour; $1.50 each additional child

Ages:       4-9 years of age or 2-3 years old with parents


Outdoor Playground

New outdoor playground with a variety of play equipment for children to enjoy.

Date/Time:     Daylight Hours/ Monday-Saturday

Fees:        FREE

Ages:       3-12 years of age

No Staff Supervision, must be supervised by parent or guardian.


Early Learner’s Preschool

The three primary goals of Early Learners are safety, Kindergarten preparation and peer socialization skill building. Well trained and caring staff provide high quality, affordable child care for working families. Your child must be fully potty trained.

Date/Time:     Monday – Friday 8:00am – 12:00 pm , with aftercare available until 5:30pm

Fees:       2 Days per week $60, 3 Days per week $80, 4 Days per week $105, 5 Days per week $130, AfterCare $10 per day

Ages:       3-5 years of age


School’s Out – Afterschool Program

School’s Out is an afterschool daycare program designed for youth from area elementary and middle schools. Certified van drivers will pick up from the schools listed below and transport each to the “Y” each day. Children participate in safe, educational activities that teach character development. Additional all students participate in the Activate America program. For more information contact Dewayne Dickens at 340-3535 . We operate on the Kanawha County Schools schedule.

Fees:   Members 5 days per week $40   $35 (multiple children)   $10 Full day; when school is not in session

            Non-Members 5 days per week $80   $75 (multiple children)

Ages: 5-12

Schools served:   Chamberlain, Kanawha City, Overbrook, Horace Mann, Charleston Catholic Kenna, Ruffner, Watts, Holz, Mountaineer Montessori, Sacred Heart, J.E. Robbins, Weberwood, St. Agnes,  John Adams

 


Bright Beginnings Child Development Center

908 Quarrier Street, Suite 100 Downtown Charleston

Bright Beginnings is a unique collaboration between the law offices of Pullin, Fowler and Flanagan, PLLC and the YMCA of the Kanawha Valley . Enrollment is ongoing for children ages 6 weeks to Preschool. Web cameras and ProCare software are among the high-tech features of the Center. Children at the center will also have a great head start with Creative Curriculum currently being used by Kanawha County Schools. If you would like more information regarding the YMCA Bright Beginnings Development Center , please contact Lori Hines at 345-0474 or email at [email protected] .

Hours of Operation:   Monday – Friday 6:00am – 6:30pm

Fees:   2 years old and under $125 weekly, 2 years and older $100 weekly


Tyler Mountain Child Development

The Tyler Mt. YMCA also offers child care for ages 6 weeks – 2 years and preschool for children ages 3-5 years old. All ages will be using Creative Curriculum in the classrooms. Creative Curriculum will be used in both classrooms, along with weekly themes and other age appropriate activities. Creative Curriculum emphasizes the development of social competence, learning through play, fostering independence and self-esteem. All prices include breakfast, lunch and snack. Meals served are in compliance with the CACFP (child and adult food program). Connect and Link accepted. Contact Melissa Dickens for more information at 776-3323 or [email protected] .


Tyler Mountain Preschool

The ages of 3, 4 or 5 is the stage when children start to become more independent and responsive to other children. There are tow preschool classes offered at the Tyler Mt. YMCA. The preschool class is primary for those children that are 3-4 and will not be attending school in the fall. Both classes are curriculum based and focus on preparing children for school. Children in these classes must be potty trained.

Hours of Operation:   Monday – Friday 6:00am – 6:00pm

Fees:   2 years old and under $110 weekly, 2 years and older $90 weekly