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Financial
assistance
forms
The
Edison Branch YMCA is committed to providing financial assistance
for membership and programs, whenever possible. No one is
ever turned away for the inability to pay. |
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Commitment to Helping Children
A leader
in early child care education, the Edison Branch YMCA Child Care
Center is committed to helping children grow physically, mentally,
socially and emotionally through developmentally appropriate programs,
and by embracing the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect
and responsibility. The Edison Branch YMCA Child Care Center encourages
children to grow by developing self-confidence, self-respect and
an awareness of their own self-worth.
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Renowned Academic Program
- Developmentally
appropriate curriculum
- Primary
caregivers assigned to each child
- Caring
Staff
- Large
network of state certified professionals/ para-professionals committed
to ongoing training in Child Growth and Development
- A
Full Range of Activities
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Weekly swimming lessons
- Weekly
gym classes
- Weekly
enrichment classes
- Seasonal
field trips to a variety of age-appropriate place. To see what
we are doing on a daily basis, click the age group for a daily
schedule. Toddler
Schedule. Junior
Pre-K Schedule.
- Healthy
and Safe Environment fostering education
- Open
Mon-Fri, 7:00am-7:00pm.
- Hot
meals are available as an option
The
Edison Branch has limited child care spots still available.
We are currently enrolling for infants (5 weeks to 18 months),
toddlers (18 months to 3 years), jr pre-k (3 to 4 years old)
and pre-k (4 to 5 years old). Please direct questions to donna.stratis@metuchen-edisonymca.org
If
you are interested in the Edison Branch YMCA Child Care, please
review the Tuition Policy, then
print and complete the Enrollment
Application. You can call Donna Stratis, Child Care Director,
at 732-494-3232 ext. 509 or email at donna.stratis@metuchen-edisonymca.org
to schedule your visit.
Drop-In
Care
In addition to traditional child care that is available, the Edison
Branch YMCA Child Care Center also offers a Drop-In Care program
for families that need less than a full day of care.
| Infant
(6weeks-18months) |
$10
per hour |
| Toddler
(18 mos-3yrs) |
$10
per hour |
| Junior
Pre-K (3-4 years) |
$
9 per hour |
| Pre-K
(4-5 years) |
$
8 per hour |
Advanced notice is required. Children must stay a minimum of 2 hours.
Drop-in care is based on availability. Arrangements must be
made prior to the drop-in care date with the site Director.
After
School Care
The
Edison YMCA After School Care programs runs from September through
June 7am-7pm if needed.
We
serve the following schools:
- James Madison
Primary School
- James Madison
Intermediate School
- Martin Luther
King School
- John Adams
Middle School
- Menlo Park
School
- Woodbrook
School
Children
are transported to the YMCA where our program features swimming,
homework time, snacks, arts & crafts, games, movies, cooking,
knitting, and more. Children are cared for in a friendly, safe and
well-rounded environment.
Transportation
is also provided for ½ days, early dismissals and snow days.
Program runs until 7pm.
Vacation and Holiday Care is available for children on a drop in
basis for $55.00 per child. Pre-registration is required, limited
spaces are available. Paperwork and health form must be completed
before child can start.
Babysitting
Babysitting is a service provided for children of members
ages 3 months to 10 years.
- Members
must be using the facility (playing basketball in the gym, swimming
in the pool, working out in the fitness center, etc.).
- Hours:
Mon - Sun 9:00am-12:00pm; Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs 6:30-8:30pm
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Babysitting is FREE for members!
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