THE Y CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER  

The Y Child Development Center recognizes and values each child as a unique individual who should be encouraged to explore new experiences at his or her own pace.  This is accomplished in a warm, secure, play-centered environment that provides a balance of developmental activities that promote social, physical, and cognitive growth.

The Y Child Development Center offers care for children ages six weeks to 12 years through a wide variety of age appropriate and developmentally appropriate activities designed to encourage social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth in each individual child. Two campuses offer opportunities to create, explore, discover and try new ideas in a safe, healthy environment. Our Parkwood location (300 E. Parkwood St.) of the Y Child Development Center has earned a GOLD rating with Ohio’s Step Up to Quality- the highest rating available for quality of care and education.  Our Fair Haven location (2901 Fair Rd.) of the Y Child Development Center has earned a SILVER rating with Ohio’s Step Up to Quality.  Click here to see where both locations are on a map.

The Y recognizes and values children as unique individuals and encourages them to develop problem solving and social skills as they form a positive self image, and to learn and to grow at their own developmental pace.

The Child Development Center: Licensed facility through the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, #402014 (Parkwood); #2220026920 (Fair Haven) Creative Curriculum - for infant, toddler, and preschool children Playground with fenced area for outdoor play Gymnasium for indoor play Swimming lessons for preschool children Trained and qualified teaching staff YMCA Character Development program teaching values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility Financial assistance is available, for those who qualify, through funding by Shelby County United Way and the YMCA Community Partners Program and the Ohio Department of Children and Youth The center is inclusive and offers care for children of all races, religions, nationalities and abilities as long as we are able to adequately provide for their needs.

Please contact the Child Development Center for more specific information on programs, fees and payment policies. To request more information, please call (937) 492-9134.

All child care staff are fully screened in accordance with the Ohio Department of Children and Youth licensing requirements (license #402014, #2220026920). Screening and training includes: fingerprinting, background check, references, health physical, Communicable Disease Recognition & Prevention, Child Abuse Recognition & Prevention, infant/child/adult CPR, First Aid, and continuing education in early childhood development training.

Y Child Development Center
Parkwood Location: 300 East Parkwood Street, Sidney, OH

Fair Haven Location: 2901 Fair Rd., Sidney, OH

Both locations are open Monday through Friday from 5 am to 6 pm.

If you are interested in enrolling your child please inquire online or call Tori Faulder, Director, Child Development Center at extension 216 at (937) 492-9134. You may also email Tori at: tfaulder@sidney-ymca.org

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The Y is committed to protecting children against child sexual abuse.

Learn more here or view this helpful tipsheet.

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INFANT/TODDLER

The YMCA Child Development Center Infant/Toddler program focuses on fundamental early learning skills.

• Nationally recognized curriculum and standards
• Positive teacher-child interactions
• Constructive and purposeful play
• Interaction with the environment
• Cultivation of strong partnerships with families
• Focus on age-appropriate developmental milestones

Learn more: If you are interested in enrolling your child please inquire online or call Tori Faulder, Director, Child Development Center at extension 216 at (937) 492-9134. You may also email Tori at: tfaulder@sidney-ymca.org

SCHOOL AGE 

Our Before and After Care program serves children in Kindergarten through age 12 and provides transportation to and from Christian Academy, Holy Angels, and Sidney City Schools for students enrolled at our Parkwood location OR bussing to Hardin-Houston Schools for students enrolled at our Fair Haven location.

Children dropped off in the morning will be served breakfast.  Children that come to the program after school will be served a healthy snack. There are also full day options for no school days (holidays, teacher work days and snow days).

Before and After School Program:

• Balanced breakfast and a healthy snack
• Transportation to and from Sidney City Schools, Christian Academy, and Holy Angels
• Developing core values
• Encouraging positive behaviors and healthy habits
• Practicing problem-solving and social skills
• Development of a positive self-image
• Creativity through music, art, and STEM
• Outside play and exploration

Drop-in Full Fun Day Program

• Balanced breakfast, lunch, and snack
• Developing core values
• Encouraging positive behaviors and healthy habits
• Practicing problem-solving and social skills
• Development of a positive self-image
• Creativity through music, art, and STEM
• Outside play and exploration
• Games and activities
• Seasonal projects

Summer Camp Program

• Balanced breakfast, lunch, and snack
• Weekly field trips, activities, and/or guest speakers 
• Developing core values
• Encouraging positive behaviors and healthy habits
• Practicing problem-solving and social skills
• Development of a positive self-image
• Creativity through music, art, and STEM
• Swimming
• Outside play and exploration 

Learn more: Contact Tori Faulder, Director, Y Child Development Center Director, at extension 216 at (937) 492-9134. You may also email Tori at: tfaulder@sidney-ymca.org

The Y is committed to protecting children against child sexual abuse.

Learn more here or view this helpful tipsheet.