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.

• 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
  Weekly swimming lessons at the YMCA
  Weekly gym classes at the YMCA                                                     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
  An environment fostering education, open Mon-Fri,            7:00am-7:00pm.
  Hot meals are available as an option

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.

Advanced notice is required. Children must stay a minimum of 2 hours.

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
• Wardlaw-Hartridge 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 6:30pm.

Vacation and Holiday Care is available for children on a drop in basis for $50.00 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;  Tues, Wed, Thurs 6:30-8:30pm
• Babysitting is now free to members!