Child Care

The Importance of a Stimulating Environment for Children’s Development A child's environment is a big factor in development. During the early years of their lives, children learn in unique ways — through exploring, experimenting and interacting with their surroundings.

Are you interested in free children's books for your child? Inspire your child's love of reading with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library! This organization has given out millions of books worldwide.

This week celebrates and highlights the importance of early childhood programs and services. We're celebrating Week of the Young Child (WOYC) from April 6 - 13, 2024.

Join us during Five Days of Action to help prevent child sexual abuse! April is Child Abuse Prevention Month.

Most American children spend between five and seven hours engaged in "screen time" each day, which means they spend less time outdoors and more time in front of gaming consoles, mob

We're opening a new child care option for the Blue Bell community! The YMCA is America's most-trusted child care provider and we're excited to open a new learning center for our community at Montgomery County Community College (MCCC).

We're excited to announce the addition of a new child care center in Abington! The YMCA is America's most-trusted child care provider and we are thrilled to open a new early learning center conveniently located next to CHOP Abington! 

Great news, Upper Perk parents! We're offering Before/After School Care at the Y! Your kids can experience tons of fun activities at the Y before and after regular school hours. This includes swim time, gym classes, art classes, and more!

Eight out of ten Philadelphia child care providers don't have enough staff. Nearly 3,000 children are on waiting lists, not in classrooms.