Childcare at the YMCA

Are you wondering if preschool is the right choice for your child? Why not try it out with us! Our experienced staff is committed to supporting your child's early development and ensuring they feel safe, happy, and engaged. We look forward to welcoming you and your family to our YMCA community! 

Paperwork for the Child Development Center and Cory Rawson will need to be filled out and turned in a week before you plan to start!

The YMCA and the Mary Brenner Child Development Center welcome all caregivers and children. A variety of nurturing and engaging services are provided that help each child learn, develop, and explore. Our program consists of full-day, year-round care for children ages 6 weeks through 5 years.  We also provide full-day, part-day summer care for those 5-11 years old, and an after-school program.

We're now planning for summer camp '25! If you think you might be interested in enrolling your child in day camp, let us know by filling out this brief form: '25 CDC Summer Camp Interest Form

We look forward to welcoming you and your family into our YMCA community! Send us a message to get the enrollment process started or give us a call at (419) 422-3174.

We are thrilled and honored to have been voted the Best of Findlay in the Childcare category. This recognition is a testament to our unwavering commitment to providing exceptional care and education to the children entrusted to us. We take great pride in creating a safe and nurturing environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive. Our dedicated and passionate team of caregivers and educators work tirelessly to ensure that each child receives the individual attention and support they need to reach their full potential. We are grateful to our community for their support and trust, and we will continue to strive for excellence in all that we do.

Our program is designed to enhance childrens' lives of and to provide a positive environment for independent growth. 

All children will be provided with time for learning, planning, investigating, and problem solving. Valuable time spent with peers allows for the development of social skills. Constructive, developmentally appropriate child guidancer development is built by thought, e and management techniques are used at all times. Adults will model values and carefully guide children into making positive decisions.

Children’s positive character development is built by thought, choice, determination, and encouragement to do their best.