Woman with childChild Care

Our commitment to quality is reflected in every child’s smile.

The YMCA of Greater Providence serves approximately 2,000 children per day in Y Child Care programs. Through the cooperative efforts of our certified staff and the Y’s Parent Advisory Committees, we are able to meet children’s needs - and exceed parents’ expectations.

Y Child Care staff:
• possess nurturing, caring qualities.
• are certified and qualified for their positions.
• have passed an extensive criminal background check.
• receive ongoing education through the YMCA training program, to remain informed about child abuse prevention and identification; safety; positive reinforcement techniques; responsiveness and notification procedures; and other appropriate topics.

Y Child Care centers:
• are inspected and licensed by the state in which they operate.
• follow curriculum standards developed by the YMCA of the USA.
• maintain an appropriate staff/child ratio.
• are “family friendly”.

The YMCA offers financial assistance through its Strong Kids Fund and accepts third party payments, ensuring that high quality child care is affordable and accessible to all.

Visit one of our branches for more information about Child Care programs available.