Our Focus: For Youth Development
Child Care
CENTER HOURS
The center is open 6:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Monday – Friday.
CHILD CARE PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY
At the YMCA, we are for Youth Development and nurturing the potential of every child. We believe that all kids deserve the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve.
The YMCA’s Child Care program is more than just care for children; it’s an opportunity to learn, create, play, empower and grow. Our teachers will welcome your child in a warm, safe and caring environment. We will ensure that when children aren’t in the care of their parents, they’re still with people committed to give your children the best start in life. With a wide range of activities to stimulate your child’s creativity, self-esteem and independence, our values-based program will help young children learn essential social, physical and intellectual build blocks.
FOUNDATION FOR LEARNING
Altru Family YMCA has received the Step 3 Bright & Early quality rating and uses The Creative Curriculum for Infants, Toddlers & Twos and The Creative Curriculum for Preschool as the foundation for creating the best programs for children. The result is a comprehensive curriculum with a clear organizational structure and a particular focus on routines and learning experiences. Developmentally appropriate programs foster joyful and purposeful learning while they address specific needs.
CARING & NURTURING
Our goal is to provide well-rounded experiences that nurture and enhance your child’s development, by offering “learning through play.” The purposeful, educational activities your child experiences stimulate critical thinking skills, develop creativity and enhance learning. Children are encouraged to develop language skills using words to problem-solve and communicate effectively. Our trained staff provides the best care and enrichment for your child in a safe, warm atmosphere that meets each child’s needs.
ON-SITE ALTRU PEDIATRIC THERAPY
Altru Pediatric Therapy is a multidisciplinary team of physical therapists, occupational therapists and speech language therapists. These experts specialize in the evaluation and treatment of various diagnoses that limit functional independence in all settings. Altru’ s Pediatric Therapy team provides screens, comprehensive evaluations and ongoing treatment for any child part of the YMCA Child Care program. Our staff is trained in the following areas:
Occupational Therapy
- Sensory Integration Treatment
- Fine Motor & Self-Care Delays
- Pediatric Incontinence
- Feeding Difficulties
Physical Therapy
- Pediatric Incontinence
- Toe Walking
- Gross Motor Delays
- Seating & Mobility
- Torticollis
Speech Therapy
- Speech Sound Disorders
- Orofacial Myology
- Language Delays & Disorders
- Augmentative-Alternative Communication
- Social Skills
- Feeding/Dysphagia
- Fluency Disorders
If your child attends the YMCA Child Care Program and you would like more information about Altru On-site Pediatric Therapy or to schedule a screen or appointment call 701.780.2477 or 800.732.4277 ext. 2477