Child Development

Child Care in Bryan, Ohio and Williams County

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Rated 4/5 stars by our own child participants in areas of expanding their interests, promoting peer bonds, and engaging authentically (HelloInsights, 2024).

Child Care and Enrichment

The YMCA would like to welcome all parents / guardians and their children to our center!  We provide a variety of different programs to serve our community while providing a safe space for children to flourish and have fun.

Our center consists of year-round care for children 5-12 years old. Our center is also open for the full day on school breaks and closings. All transportation is provided by the school.

Review our programs below and take a tour with Courtney, our Youth & Healthy Living Director. She’ll show you around, tell you a bit about the Y, and answer any questions you may have. You can also reach out to her at [email protected] or 419-636-6185.

We look forward to welcoming you and your family into the YMCA community!

Learn more about our Youth & Healthy Living Director 👩‍🦰 ✏️

Courtney Schindler graduated from Bluffton University in 2020 with a degree in Child Development and Business Administration.

Her career started at the Findlay Y as a Lead Toddler Teacher and continued at the Williams County Y where she started as the Child Care Director in 2021. In 2024, she became the Youth and Healthy Living Director and loves being a part of the Y community.

When not at the Y, Courtney enjoys crocheting, reading, and playing board games with her husband, Ryan.

Christmas Break Camp for CUBdergarten to age 12 🎄🌟🎅

Monday, Thursday, Friday of both Christmas & New Year’s week (Dec 23rd, 26th, 27th, 30th and Jan 2nd, 3rd).

Join the Williams County Family YMCA’s childcare during this year’s themed camp to get your child in the holiday spirit.

CUBdergarteners through age 12 will have fun with holiday charades, gingerbread house building, and snowball fights.

Your child will have a blast for Christmas and the New Year!

Camp care is available 6am to 6pm. Must bring own packed lunch. AM and PM snack provided.

$30 per day
Registration link
…or stop by the front desk to register!

 

Questions?
Courtney Schindler
Youth & Health Living Director
[email protected]
419-636-6185

School Age Before and/or After School Program 🎒🍏 ✂️

Our school year program provides students from CUBdergarten to age 12 with engaging activities that foster peer relations, independence, and creativity. Our safe and welcoming environment is a great fit for all!

We were rated 4/5 stars via HelloInsights by our own child participants in areas of expanding their interests, promoting peer bonds, and engaging authentically.

We offer before school care starting at 6 am and/or after school care ending at 6 pm. You can enroll in before care, after care, or both – whatever your needs are!

Pricing is per week and includes snacks, supplies, and bussing from Bryan City Schools.

$100 weekly for members
$130 weekly for nonmembers

Registration link
…or stop by the front desk!

Enrollment Packet

Questions?
Courtney Schindler
Youth & Health Living Director
[email protected]
419-636-6185

School Delay & School Closure Program 😶‍🌫️⚡ 🏫

Our school delay and closure program provides students from CUBdergarten to age 12 with care on days when you need it most!  Fog day? Teacher in service day? Snow day? 2-hour delay? We’ve got you covered. Outdoor and indoor play area, stem activities, crafts, games, Nerf gun zone, and more! Full day care for closure is 6am-6pm.

$15 per day for school delays
$40 per day for school closures

Registration link
…or stop by the front desk to register and get a packet!
Enrollment packet

 

 

Questions?
Courtney Schindler
Youth & Health Living Director
[email protected]
419-636-6185

Kid Zone!

FREE service to members.
Monday-Thursday, 5-8 p.m.

Our trained, certified, and caring staff with childcare experience will ensure your child has fun while you work out! The children will enjoy our play center, meeting new friends, and participating in fun activities. Children must be members so they can be properly accounted for in our system.

Many people do not realize that, as a whole, the YMCA is the largest provider of child care in the United States. We believe that the quality of child care cannot be undervalued and thus, every YMCA program is grounded in our character development traits of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

Activities in our curriculum include health & wellness, arts & humanities, science & math and service learning projects. The Y's child development program is designed with age appropriate activities created to help your child grow and develop physically, mentally, and spiritually.

The Williams County Family YMCA's Child Development Center is state licensed by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. We are licensed for a capacity of 74 children, ages 5-12 years. We provide summer camp and before & after school programs.

Staffed by trained, certified, and caring teachers.

Our hours of operation are 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday.

We are closed on major holidays.