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 from CUBdergarten to 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 into the YMCA community!
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.
Our Preschool Mini Camps are the perfect introduction into summer camp! With weekly themes and exciting activities, your preschooler will have a blast! Mini camps are Tues & Thurs 10-11:30am from May 27th – August 7th.
$30/week for members
$50/week for members
Registration link ✅
…or stop by the front desk!
Questions?
Courtney Schindler
Youth & Health Living Director
[email protected]
419-636-6185
May 27 and 29 – Tiny Explorers Week
Little adventurers will explore nature, go on scavenger hunts, and discover the wonders of the great outdoors!
June 3 and 5 – Once Upon a Time Week
Step into a magical world of fairy tales, princesses, knights, and dragons with storytelling and themed crafts!
June 10 and 12 – Splish Splash Water Bash
Cool off with water play, bubbles, sprinklers, and fun splash activities perfect for little campers!
June 17 and 19 – Dino-Roar Week
Stomp, chomp, and roar into a prehistoric adventure filled with dinosaur crafts, fossil digs, and dino stomping fun!
July 1 and 3 – Zoo Crew Week
Lions, tigers, and bears—oh my! Meet a different animal each day through stories, games, and fun animal-themed activities.
July 8 and 11 – Tiny Tots Olympics
Run, jump, and play in fun, toddler-friendly games and races—everyone’s a winner in this week of movement and fun!
July 15 and 17 – Bugs & Butterflies Week
Discover the world of creepy crawlies with butterfly crafts, bug hunts, and hands-on nature activities!
July 22 and 24 – Superhero Sidekicks Week
July 29 and 31 – Under the Sea Week
Make a splash in an ocean-themed adventure filled with fishy crafts, mermaid fun, and silly sea creature games!
August 5 and 7 – Barnyard Bash Week
Oink, moo, and neigh your way through a week of farm fun with barnyard games, animal sounds, and farm-themed crafts!
The Y camp is a series of week long themed camps throughout the summer that are full of fun and interesting activities for CUBdergarten through age 12.
Our activities incorporate the YMCA’s core values into fun activities to create engaging lessons as well as fostering life skills!
Our camp will give your child the opportunity to become a confident kid today and a healthier, happier adult tomorrow.
$100/week for members*
$140/week for nonmembers*
*plus $20/week nonrefundable deposit
More Info & Sign Up ✅
…or stop by the front desk!
Questions?
Courtney Schindler
Youth & Health Living Director
[email protected]
419-636-6185
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.
$52/week for nonmembers
$78/week for nonmembers
Registration link ✅
…or stop by the front desk!
Questions?
Courtney Schindler
Youth & Health Living Director
[email protected]
419-636-6185
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. Review additional Kid Zone policies.
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.