THE Y CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER  

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The Y Child Development Center on our main campus (300 E. Parkwood) 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.  The Y Child Development Center at Fair Haven (2901 Fair Rd.) offers care for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Opportunities to create, explore, discover and try new ideas take place in a safe, healthy environment. Our Child Development Center has earned a three-star rating with 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 site offers the following:

• Licensed facility through the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, #402014
• Creative Curriculum - for toddler and preschool children ages two to five
• Playground with fenced area for outdoor play
• Gymnasium and Fun Center for indoor play
• Swimming lessons included for all preschool age children
• Trained and qualified teaching staff
• YMCA Character Development program 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 Job and Family Services.
• The center is inclusive and offers care for children of all races, religions and nationalities and abilities.

Please contact the Child Development Center for more specific information on programs, fees and payment policies. To request more information, please call (937) 498-CARE (498-2273).

All child care staff are fully screened in accordance with the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services licensing requirements, license #402014. 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 30 hours of additional early childhood development training.

Child Development Center
300 East Parkwood Street (six weeks through 12 years)

The Child Development Center is open Monday through Friday from 5 am to 6 pm.

The YMCA Child Development Center offers two sessions per year: Fall/Winter/Spring and Summer. If you are interested in enrolling your child please inquire online or call Tori Faulder, Director, Child Development Center at extension 217 at (937) 498-2273. You may also email Tori at: tfaulder@sidney-ymca.org

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FULL DAY PRESCHOOL PROGRAM!

• Available for children ages 3-5 years. (Must be potty-trained)
• We recognize and value each child as a unique individual.
• We have a complete, licensed preschool program with nationally recognized curriculums.  
• We offer a variety of activities to promote well-rounded growth.
• Developing core values
• Problem-solving
• Social-emotional skills
• Development of a positive self-image
• Creativity through music and art
• Swimming lessons
• STEM Activities
• Outside play and exploration
• Breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack are provided daily. 
• Is your child attending Whittier's early learning program in the fall? Ask us how you can join our program for the remaining hours of the day.

Contact us today to sign up or learn more! 937-498-2273 or email Tori Faulder, Y Child Development Center Director, at tfaulder@sidney-ymca.org