Childcare Locations and Offerings
Many of our preschools are located inside the YMCA locations around Chester County. This provides children with offerings such as swim lessons, gymnastics, music and more.* Moreover, classes available at the YMCA such as dance and karate can be added to your child’s day, with YMCA staff ensuring each child moves safely from one activity to the next.
*programs vary by location.
Coatesville YMCA - Coatesville, PA
Childcare is available at the Coatesville YMCA for children ages 6 weeks – 5 years old. Care is available from 7 AM – 6:00 PM, Monday – Friday.
Infants & Toddler Programs - 6 weeks to 2-year-olds
The infant and toddler program offers a warm, safe and secure environment for your child to grow and learn through experiences that focus on their mental and physical development. Music, singing, reading, movement and constant verbalization foster socialization and self-concept. We help kids reach important milestones through age-appropriate toys, games and enrichment activities.
Preschool – 3 – 5-year-olds
The YMCA's experienced staff follow the Creative Curriculum. The Curriculum offers developmentally appropriate activities and promotes a child's social, emotional, physical and cognitive development through interest areas such as dramatic play, art, music, blocks/building, science, manipulatives, sand and water play, library and computers. Weekly free swim included in program. Swim programming may vary by center.
Registration & Pricing
Full time care at the Coatesville YMCA ranges from $285/week - $410/week depending on the child’s age and YMCA membership status. YMCA members receive discounted rates on childcare. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify.
All registrations take place in the branch. For more information, contact us today!
The Coatesville YMCA is located at 295 Hurley Road in Coatesville PA.
Families with more than one student in our Early Learning programs can submit a Sibling Discount request to apply a discount to their registration. If you have any enrollment adjustments, please fill out our Youth Program Change Form.
Jennersville YMCA - West Grove, PA
Childcare is available at the Jennersville YMCA for children ages 6 weeks – 5 years old. Care is available from 7 AM – 6:00 PM, Monday – Friday.
Infants & Toddler Programs - 6 weeks to 2-year-olds
The infant and toddler program offers a warm, safe and secure environment for your child to grow and learn through experiences that focus on their mental and physical development. Music, singing, reading, movement and constant verbalization foster socialization and self-concept. We help kids reach important milestones through age-appropriate toys, games and enrichment activities.
Pre-K Counts - Ages 3 - 5 years old
A quality pre-kindergarten experience can help give children a strong start in school and in life. PA Pre-K Counts, established by the Pennsylvania Department for Education, provides free half-day pre-K programs, with before and after care options available for children ages 3 – 5 years old. Learn more.
Preschool – 3 – 5-year-olds
YMCA Childcare Early Learning Center programs are for children ages 3 years to 5 years and provide a hands-on learning experience. The YMCA's experienced staff follow the Creative Curriculum. The Curriculum offers developmentally appropriate activities and promotes a child's social, emotional, physical and cognitive development through interest areas such as dramatic play, art, music, blocks/building, science, manipulatives, sand and water play, library and computers. Weekly free swim included in program. Swim programming may vary by center.
Registration & Pricing
All registrations take place in the branch. For more information, contact us today!
Full-time care at the Jennersville YMCA ranges from $275/week - $385/week depending on the child’s age and YMCA membership status. YMCA members receive discounted rates on childcare. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify.
Jennersville YMCA is located at 880 W. Baltimore Pike, West Grove PA 19390 610-869-9622
Families with more than one student in our Early Learning programs can submit a Sibling Discount request to apply a discount to their registration. If you have any enrollment adjustments, please fill out our Youth Program Change Form.
Kennett Area YMCA - Kennett Square, PA
Montessori childcare is available for children ages 18 months - 6 years at our Kennett Area YMCA
Families with more than one student in our Early Learning programs can submit a Sibling Discount request to apply a discount to their registration.
Lionville Community YMCA - Exton, PA
Childcare is available at the Lionville Community YMCA for children ages 6 weeks – 6 years old. Care is available from 7 AM – 6:00 PM, Monday – Friday.
Infants & Toddlers – Ages 6 weeks to 2 years old
The YMCA infant and toddler programs are for ages 6 weeks to 2 years old. The infant and toddler program offers a warm, safe and secure environment for your child to grow and learn through experiences that focus on their mental and physical development. Music, singing, reading, movement and constant verbalization foster socialization and self-concept. We help kids reach important milestones through age-appropriate toys, games and enrichment activities. All registrations take place in the branch.
Preschool – Ages 3 – 5 years old
YMCA Childcare Early Learning Center programs are for children ages 3 years to 5 years and provide a hands-on learning experience. The YMCA's experienced staff follow the Creative Curriculum. The Curriculum offers developmentally appropriate activities and promotes a child's social, emotional, physical and cognitive development through interest areas such as dramatic play, art, music, blocks/building, science, manipulatives, sand and water play, library and computers. Weekly free swim included in program. Swim programming may vary by center.
Registration & Pricing
All registrations take place in the branch. For more information, contact us today!
Full-time care at the Lionville Community YMCA ranges from $335/week - $445/week depending on the child’s age and YMCA membership status. YMCA members receive discounted rates on childcare. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify.
Families with more than one student in our Early Learning programs can submit a Sibling Discount request to apply a discount to their registration. If you have any enrollment adjustments, please fill out our Youth Program Change Form.
Octorara YMCA - Atglen, PA
Childcare is available at the Octorara YMCA for children ages 6 weeks – 6 years old. Care is available from 7 AM – 6:00 PM, Monday – Friday.
Infants & Toddlers – Ages 6 weeks to 2 years old
The YMCA infant and toddler programs are for ages 6 weeks to 2 years old. The infant and toddler program offers a warm, safe and secure environment for your child to grow and learn through experiences that focus on their mental and physical development. Music, singing, reading, movement and constant verbalization foster socialization and self-concept. We help kids reach important milestones through age-appropriate toys, games and enrichment activities.
Pre-K Counts - Ages 3 - 5 years old
A quality pre-kindergarten experience can help give children a strong start in school and in life. PA Pre-K Counts, established by the Pennsylvania Department for Education, provides free half-day or full-day pre-K programs for children ages 3 – 5 years old throughout Pennsylvania. Learn more.
Preschool – Ages 3 – 5 years old
YMCA Childcare Early Learning Center programs are for children ages 3 years to 5 years and provide a hands-on learning experience. The YMCA's experienced staff follow the Creative Curriculum. The Curriculum offers developmentally appropriate activities and promotes a child's social, emotional, physical and cognitive development through interest areas such as dramatic play, art, music, blocks/building, science, manipulatives, sand and water play, library and computers. Weekly free swim included in program. Swim programming may vary by center.
Registration & Pricing
All registrations take place in the branch. For more information, contact us today!
Full-time care at the Octorara YMCA ranges from $238/week - $333/week depending on the child’s age and YMCA membership status. YMCA members receive discounted rates on childcare. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify.
Families with more than one student in our Early Learning programs can submit a Sibling Discount request to apply a discount to their registration. If you have any enrollment adjustments, please fill out our Youth Program Change Form.
Oscar Lasko YMCA - West Chester, PA
Childcare is available at the Oscar Lasko YMCA for children ages 6 weeks – 6 years old. Care is available from 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Monday – Friday.
Infants & Toddlers – Ages 6 weeks to 2 years old
The YMCA infant and toddler programs are for ages 6 weeks to 2 years old. The infant and toddler program offers a warm, safe and secure environment for your child to grow and learn through experiences that focus on their mental and physical development. Music, singing, reading, movement and constant verbalization foster socialization and self-concept. We help kids reach important milestones through age-appropriate toys, games and enrichment activities.
Preschool – Ages 3 – 5 years old
YMCA Childcare Early Learning Center programs are for children ages 3 years to 5 years and provide a hands-on learning experience. The YMCA's experienced staff follow the Creative Curriculum. The Curriculum offers developmentally appropriate activities and promotes a child's social, emotional, physical and cognitive development through interest areas such as dramatic play, art, music, blocks/building, science, manipulatives, sand and water play, library and computers. Weekly free swim included in program. Swim programming may vary by center.
Registration & Pricing
All registrations take place in the branch. For more information, contact us today!
Full-time care at the Oscar Lasko YMCA and Childcare Center ranges, for Y members, from $325/week - $425/week or, for nonmembers, from $310/week - $375/week depending on the child’s age and YMCA membership status. YMCA members receive discounted rates on childcare. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify.
Families with more than one student in our Early Learning programs can submit a Sibling Discount request to apply a discount to their registration. If you have any enrollment adjustments, please fill out our Youth Program Change Form.
Upper Main Line YMCA - Berwyn, PA
Childcare is available at the Upper Main Line YMCA for children ages 6 weeks – 6 years old. Care is available from 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Monday – Friday.
Infants & Toddlers – Ages 6 weeks to 2 years old
The YMCA infant and toddler programs are for ages 6 weeks to 2 years old. The infant and toddler program offers a warm, safe and secure environment for your child to grow and learn through experiences that focus on their mental and physical development. Music, singing, reading, movement and constant verbalization foster socialization and self-concept. We help kids reach important milestones through age-appropriate toys, games and enrichment activities.
Preschool – Ages 3 – 5 years old
YMCA Childcare Early Learning Center programs are for children ages 3 years to 5 years and provide a hands-on learning experience. The YMCA's experienced staff follow the Creative Curriculum. The Curriculum offers developmentally appropriate activities and promotes a child's social, emotional, physical and cognitive development through interest areas such as dramatic play, art, music, blocks/building, science, manipulatives, sand and water play, library and computers. Weekly free swim included in program. Swim programming may vary by center.
Registration & Pricing
All registrations take place in the branch. For more information, contact us today!
Full-time care at the Upper Main Line YMCA ranges from $325/week - $445/week depending on the child’s age and YMCA membership status. YMCA members receive discounted rates on childcare. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify.
Families with more than one student in our Early Learning programs can submit a Sibling Discount request to apply a discount to their registration. If you have any enrollment adjustments, please fill out our Youth Program Change Form.
West Chester Area YMCA - West Chester, PA
Childcare is available at the West Chester Area YMCA for children ages 6 weeks – 6 years old. Care is available from 7 AM – 6:00 PM, Monday – Friday.
Infants & Toddlers – Ages 6 weeks to 2 years old
The YMCA infant and toddler programs are for ages 6 weeks to 2 years old. The infant and toddler program offers a warm, safe and secure environment for your child to grow and learn through experiences that focus on their mental and physical development. Music, singing, reading, movement and constant verbalization foster socialization and self-concept. We help kids reach important milestones through age-appropriate toys, games and enrichment activities.
Preschool – Ages 3 – 5 years old
YMCA Childcare Early Learning Center programs are for children ages 3 years to 5 years and provide a hands-on learning experience. The YMCA's experienced staff follow the Creative Curriculum. The Curriculum offers developmentally appropriate activities and promotes a child's social, emotional, physical and cognitive development through interest areas such as dramatic play, art, music, blocks/building, science, manipulatives, sand and water play, library and computers. Weekly free swim included in program. Swim programming may vary by center.
Montessori – Ages 3 – 6 years old
Montessori at the YMCA fosters the fullest development of each child, and provides a foundation for a life of joyful and successful learning. The YMCA is founded on the principles of spirit, mind, and body, and nowhere will this approach be more evident than in our Montessori school. We offer a holistic educational Montessori experience. Our students enjoy extensive enrichment activities including; Swim Lessons, Yoga Instruction, Gym Activities, Music, and Spanish Language Instruction. All registrations take place in the branch. Click here to learn more about our Montessori program.
Registration & Pricing
All registrations take place in the branch. For more information, contact us today!
Full-time care at the West Chester Area YMCA ranges from $335/week - $445/week depending on the child’s age and YMCA membership status. YMCA members receive discounted rates on childcare. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify.
Families with more than one student in our Early Learning programs can submit a Sibling Discount request to apply a discount to their registration. If you have any enrollment adjustments, please fill out our Youth Program Change Form.