Our child care programs are designed to offer experiences that enhance and enrich each child's
cognitive, language, social, emotional, physical, and creative development. The YMCA believes that good child care is good family care. Staff certified in education, child development, and other associated fields are all a part of making this work for your family. YMCA staff members are partners with parents, working together to help children grow healthy, happy, and strong.

Location of all Early Childhood Programs is at the Jewett Child Development Center at 212 E. “F” Street.  Includes now; Infants, Toddler, Preschool and Pre-Kinder programs.

Jewett Child Development Center

Infants
For infants, a stimulating environment and numerous experiences and interactions with teachers and materials will provide optimal intellectual development.  There are opportunities daily to explore and become familiar with the surroundings.  Appropriate sensory-motor stimulation is offered in context with eh infant’s needs.  Toys, material and other interesting objects are sufficiently varied for all developmental levels and are provided to encourage exploration, stimulation and interaction.

Age:  8 weeks to 13 months
Registration fee:  $50 per child (non-refundable)
Fee:  $800/month per child

Toddler Program (Ages 12 months - 2.5 years)
The toddler program focuses on self-help skills, self esteem building, and coordination through structured activities.
Tuition: $50 registration fee (non-refundable)
$500.00 per month per child

Preschool Program (Ages 2.5 years to 5 years)
The preschool program enhances the mental and physical development of each child through a curriculum that focuses on preparation for kindergarten and beyond. Activities include math, language, literacy, science, health, and arts and crafts.
Tuition: $50 registration fee (non-refundable)
$474.00 per month per child

Center Hours: 7:00am to 6:00pm

Location: 212 East F St
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 453-7897

Pre-Kinder Enrichment Program

The Pre-Kinder program is designed to provide a learning environment where children can enhance language skills, and have opportunities to explore in the areas of math, reading, and science in preparation for kindergarten. Children gain social and emotional skills while participating in many activities that encourage fine and large motor skills.
Tuition: $50 registration fee (non-refundable)
$474.00 per month per child

Center Hours: 7:00am to 6:00pm

Location: 5 N Naches Ave
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 248-1202
In the main YMCA building