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. Enroll your children by September 6 and save up to $100.

Toledo YMCA attends key leaders legislative breakfast

(Left to right) Senator Mark Wagoner, from Northwest Ohio, Senate District 2, who is a champion of early education and care programs in Ohio; representative Randy Gardner, 6th House District, who received an award from the YMCA's of Ohio for sponsoring legislation to support diabetes screening and and education programs in Ohio; Coach Tim Tressel, Ohio State football coach, and keynote speaker; Becky Spencer, YMCA/JCC of Greater Toledo vice president of child development and Key Leader's Legislative presenter; and Representative Larry Flowers, Majority Floor Leader, Franklin County, District 19, recipient of the Champion's award from the YMCA.

Becky Spencer, YMCA and JCC of Greater Toledo vice president of Child Development, was one of 180 people in attendance for the YMCA Key Leaders legislative breakfast held April 9, at the Hyatt Hotal on Capitol square in Columbus, Ohio. The event hosted Y staff, volunteers and state legislative leaders.

The Keynote speaker, Ohio State football coach Jim Tressle, gave an inspirational message about gratitude, beliefs and creativity. Becky addressed the crowd and spoke about the important relationship Ohio Y's have with families in their communities through YMCA Early Education, Care and Afterschool Programs. Laura Rooney, from the YMCA of Central Ohio, spoke about Activate Ohio, the new Ohio YMCA's diabetes screening and education program. Becky said, "We were pleased with the attendance, the program and the opportunity to share breakfast with these important leaders in Ohio!"


Child development staff recognized
by Rob Thomas

Elisa Curtis and Laura Wotring were recently recognized by the Ohio Department of Education, Ohio Job and Family Services, and the Early learning Advisory Committee for their timely and accurate submission of child, program and teacher data for the Early Learning Initiative (ELI) program to the state of Ohio. Sandra Miller, director from the Office of Early Learning and School Readiness for the state of Ohio commented, "While data submission is most related to compliance requirements, your local agency infrastructure, understanding by staff of the importance of data, technical support and time related to providing the state with data reflects a sound organizational structure."

The YMCA of Greater Toledo Child Development program was in the top third of ELI providers from around the state with 100% compliance with the program and fiscal standards for 2007. Thank you to Elisa and Laura for their diligence!

YMCA Partners with Mercy Health systems to transition management of
Child Development Centers
Mercy Health Partners recently entered into a partnership with the YMCA of Greater Toledo to transition management of the Child Development Centers at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center and St. Charles Mercy Hospital effective October 15.

The YMCA is the largest provider of child care services in Northwest Ohio, and as such, will use its expertise to maintain the high quality care that the Centers are known to provide.

By transitioning the management of the Centers to the YMCA, Mercy will continue to offer the convenience of a well-run and established child care program for its employes, while continuing to maintain focus on our core business of providing healthcare services to our community. The two Centers will remain in their current locations and continue to provide care for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. 

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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