Child Care

With so many demands on today’s families, parents need all the support they can get. That’s why child care at the Y is about more than looking after kids. It’s about nurturing their development, by providing a safe place to learn foundational skills, develop healthy, trusting relationships, and building self-reliance through the Y core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

• Before Care:  7:10am until the start of school
• After Care:  School dismissal until 6pm

Why choose the Y:

• Experienced, nurturing staff
• Safe environment: Staff background checks, secure facilities with entry by key* and visitor screening
• Low teacher-to-child ratios
• Flexible scheduling options
• Curriculums that promote youth development, healthy lifestyles, and social and emotional learning
• Daily communications with parents
• Affordable, with financial assistance available through application
• Access to variety of summer camp experiences
• Inclusive environments with respect for cultural diversity
• Financial Assistance and Child Care Connection
• Parent can call childcare connections at  609-989-7770 they are free childcare assistance:  Website is http://www.ccc-nj.org/
• The YMCA also offers financial Assistance – Download the Financial Assistance Papers  and email to Jeff Hirschman at [email protected]

To register, you must have a Youth Program Membership per child that is active for the entire school year.  Please call Jeff Hirschman at 908-963-9305 to Register for Before Care/After Care.

Open to all Lawrenceville Public School Students at your child’s school for both before and aftercare

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

We’re committed to helping everyone achieve their potential. As a result of  our Annual Support Campaign, financial assistance is available for those needing help paying for the cost of a YMCA program or membership.
Download the Financial Assistance Papers  and email to Jeff Hirschman at [email protected]

For more info about the program – email [email protected]