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YMCA Toddler &
Preschool Program
(Toddlers:
Ages 18 - 36 months)
(Preschoolers:
3 to 5 years of age)
The
YMCA Child Care program is located at the Town &
Country Early Childhood Center (2430 Van Buren
Avenue, Springfield). The program includes the core
values of the YMCA (caring, honesty, respect,
responsibility) as well as appropriate, age-specific
curriculum. The scientifically based
Creative curriculum includes experiences in science,
language arts, writing, dramatic play, art, blocks &
transportation, and music where children learn
through play.
Additional activities include gymnastics, field trips (Clark County Library, Bookmobile, etc) and swimming. We incorporate the YMCA character values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. We focus on process, not product, to encourage the child's exploration of a choice of media and art forms. Indoor gross motor play area as well as two outdoor playgrounds. The YMCA program is state licensed through the Ohio Department of Job & Family Services. All lead teachers have a minimum of an Associates Degree or significant experience in Early Childhood Education. All teachers are certified in First Aid, CPR, Communicable Disease Prevention, and Child Abuse Prevention. Toddlers (18 - 36 months) Preschool (3 to 5 years old) We are open to the public, not just members. Financial assistance is available through the Department of Job & Family Services.
Child Care Hours:
Contact
Tammie Jacobs
at 327-6630 for more information
Child Care In-Services The Springfield Family YMCA provides child care trainings and certifications for center based and home based child care licensing requirements. Classes are offered at a low cost through a grant by the United Way of Clark, Champaign, and Madison Counties. The YMCA provides coordination, promotion, and administrative services for childcare trainings needed by child care workers for licensure and certification.
The classes are coordinated by the YMCA in conjunction with several different agencies including but not limited to United Way of Clark County, Clark State Early Childhood Education Center, Clark County Combined Health District, Springfield City Schools School Age Childcare, Ohio Department of Job & Family Services, and Community Mercy Health Partners are designed to meet the requirements set by the Ohio Department of Job & Family Services.
Click here for a current Child Care In-Service brochure. Downloads: Child Care Information & Rates Child Care In-Services Brochure
Links: Clark State Community College Clark County Combined Health District |
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Springfield Family YMCA 300 S. Limestone Street Springfield, OH 45505 (937) 323-3781 Fax: (937) 323-1319 |
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