With the program - Family advocate helps children develop at YMCA and JCC
By Clara Engel - Toledo Parent Reporter

YMCA and JCC Childhood Development Program Vice President Sarah Otis has been a family advocate for more than twenty-two years and, as a mother herself, knows there is always more to do for our future generations. Please read more about Sarah Otis here>>




YMCA and Calvary Assembly of God form Early Education and Care Partnership

The YMCA has entered into a partnership with Calvary Assembly of God, located at 5025 Glendale Ave., to operate its Early Education and Care Center. This program will serve children ages 6 weeks to 5 years and will incorporate Christian principles through Bible stories and Chapel time. A school-age summer program is offered for children in K-6th grades. For more information, call (419) 474-3995 or (419) 381-7980.

 

JCC/YMCA Sekach Child Care Center Recognized with Two Stars The JCC/YMCA Sekach Child Care Center recently earned the Step up to Quality Two Star designation from the Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services. This important recognition means the center incorporates Ohio standards and guidelines in their planning, they complete yearly specialized training, a low ratio of staff to children is maintained; the staff are provided employee benefits and support; and the administrators and lead teachers are degreed in early childhood education. State Senator Mark Wagoner attended the recognition and presented an Ohio Senate Proclamation for the newly earned designation to child care director Lori Richard, Executive Director Connie Torrey, and YMCA and JCC President and CEO Robert Alexander.

Left to right, United Jewish Council CEO Abby Suchow,JCC/YMCA Executive Director Connie Torrey, Sekach Child Care Center Director Lori Richard, State Senator Mark Wagoner,  YMC/JCC President and CEO Robert Alexander, YMCA/JCC Child Care Administrators Sarah Otis and Ann Newton celebrate the Two Star Designation awarded the Sekach Child Care Center on the campus of the JCC/YMCA.

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YMCA/JCC Child Care at Wayman D. Palmer receives accreditation
Congratulations to the YMCA/JCC Child Care at Wayman D. Palmer Community YMCA, honored by the National AfterSchool Association. YMCA/JCC Child Care at Wayman Palmer, led by Child Care Director Jacqueline Smith, was recently awarded the status of Nationally Accredited Afterschool Program.

 Sarah Otis, VP of Child Development and Jacqueline Smith, Child Care Director

The accreditation is recognition of quality afterschool programming, application of the National AfterSchool Association Standards for Quality School-Age Care to daily practice, and a long-term commitment to the children and families in our community. The YMCA/JCC Child Care at Wayman Palmer program joins more than 550 accredited programs nationally and was earned through solid leadership, teamwork, family support, and perseverance...all the qualities to help ensure that the program continues to maintain the high level of quality, and serve as a role model for excellence.

Congratulations Jacqueline, and the Wayman Palmer Child Care staff on this great accomplishment.



Free Respite Child Care for Military Families
In a continued effort to meet the growing needs of military service members, the YMCA and JCC of Greater Toledo will provide respite child care services to deployed National Guard/Reservists and select military personnel. Underwritten by the Department of Defense (DoD), respite child care services are designed to provide licensed child care for children of deployed military personnel. More>>




Children and staff gather for the Summit YMCA Child Development's Step Up To Quality star achievement.

Summit YMCA Child Development Center receives star
Congratulations to the Summit YMCA Child Development site which recently achieved a star for Step Up To Quality, Ohio's voluntary quality rating system for Ohio Department of Job and Family Services licensed child care programs. Step up to Quality recognizes early care and education programs that exceed quality benchmarks over and above Ohio' licensing standards. Teresa Fedor, Ohio state senator, recognized the achievement by presenting a plaque to Nitja Allen-Morrow, Summit YMCA family program director and the Summit YMCA Child Development staff. Congratulations to Nitja and the Summit YMCA Child Development staff on this tremendous success!


YMCA/JCC - Saturday Child Care

The YMCA/JCC of Greater Toledo provided more than 750 families information on promoting family literacy from the National Institute for Literacy. Dad's Playbook - Coaching Kids to Read and Big Dreams discussed five skills children need to be readers by the third grade, how families can help children read and concepts that are taught during family reading. For more information on how to promote reading in your family, visit the National Institute for Literacy website at http://www.nifl.gov/.

YMCA/JCC Early Education, Care and Afterschool Programs
At the YMCA and JCC, families tell us what's important for their kids - and we listen. They want safe, affordable programs, flexible hours, educational activities, convenient locations close to home, and they want their children to have a good time. The YMCA/JCC early education and afterschool adventure programs offer all of this and more for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years.

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Afterschool Adventure
The YMCA/JCC Afterschool Adventure program is a place where your children get homework assistance; they're surrounded by friends and have opportunities to participate in activities they enjoy.  The area's best child care program is also the most flexible...providing care every day or just a few hours a week.

Early Education and Care
YMCA/JCC Early Education and Care programs are making the grade with enhanced programming for pre-schoolers.  Now your children can have early learning experiences that will prepare them for success in kindergarten and beyond.  Children from 6 weeks to five years participate in activities that encourage physical, educational and social emotional development.  And our curriculum exceeds Ohio Department of Education standards.

* Comprehensive child care for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years
* 39 Convenient Locations