YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAMS AND SERVICES • CHILDCARE
With so many demands on today's families and the increased focus on early childhood development, families need all the support they can get to nurture the potential of youth. That's why child care and early learning programs at the Y focus on holistically nurturing child development by providing a safe and healthy place to learn, develop healthy, trusting relationships and build self-reliance in a nurturing environment that upholds the Y's values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

SUPERVISED CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES

We provide supervised children’s activities to give your child a safe place to learn, play and have fun while you use the Y.

Y-PLAY

More than just a safe place to look after your children while you work out, our Y-Play service offers children ages 6 weeks to 6 years the chance to get the most out of their own visit to the Y through playing, learning and staying physically active.

Additional information
Y-Play is generally offered as a free service for members with dependents ages 6 weeks to 6 years. Some centers may have different age requirements-- check with your center for their specific policies.

Children may stay at Y-Play for up to two hours per day and a maximum of nine hours per week. Parents/guardians are the only adults authorized to leave a child with Y-Play, and are required to remain on-site at the Y during their child's visit. Only the parent or guardian who signs a child into Y-Play may sign them out or pick them up.

Check with your local Y for more information about their specific Y-Play offerings and policies.

YOUTH ACTIVITY CENTERS

Our Youth Activity Centers (formerly known as Hang Time) offer children age seven and older the chance to enjoy supervised, structured after-school games and activities ranging from homework help to games such as dodge ball, basketball, arts and crafts and board games. Times and age requirements may vary, so it’s best to check with your local Y about specific details about their Youth Activity Center offerings.

Preschool

Preschools are available through the Brentwood, Margaret Maddox and Northwest Family YMCA. YMCA preschools are licensed by the state of Tennessee and facilitate hands-on, age-appropriate learning experiences designed to capture and build on a child's imagination and interest. The curriculum actively engages a child's reasoning, creative thinking and social skills in a way that instills them with happiness and self-confidence. YMCA preschool programs are offered year-round and run Monday through Friday except for regular school holidays and occasional in-service days.

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