Cape Ann YMCA Child Care

From early education to teen development, the Y offers programs for children to learn, grown and thrive.

Infant & Toddler Programs 6 weeks to 2.9 years:

Infants enjoy a wholesome environment where they begin to discover the world around them. With low child-to-staff ratios, the staff creates individualized schedules to meet each child’s needs, and parents receive daily communication, ensuring everyone stays on the same page when it comes to their care. Toddlers, with guidance throughout the day, navigate social situations, investigate cause and effect relationships and build on essential early language and motor skills. Daily routines give children the opportunity to develop a sense of security, confidence, and willingness to engage with their peers.

Preschool Program 2.9 – 5

Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten programs provide a safe, nurturing environment in which children can learn to communicate, cooperate and care about each other. Our low staff-to-child ratios give your preschooler one-on-one interaction with teachers. When your child takes part in our Preschool or Kindergarten Readiness program, they will have a solid foundation for a lifetime of learning. Programs include creative curriculum, STEAM, literacy and arts, sensory play, age-appropriate activities including swimming, and sports, gross motor skills space, nutritious snacks, and more.

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After School Programs

A fun, educational program that helps elementary school children develop self-confidence, friendships, positive values, academic achievement, while building a sense of community. We offer care during school vacations, snow days, and half days. Each child registered for the school-age program also receives a Free YMCA Youth Membership. Licensed by the State of Massachusetts, Department of Early Education and Care.

  • Daily planned S.T.E.A.M. curriculum (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math)
  • Social-emotional / team building activities
  • Daily homework time
  • Physical activity time
  • FREE youth membership
  • Coverage on early release days, vacation weeks, holidays and snow days
  • Enrichments such as: Yoga, Zumba, Art, Sports
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Locations, Leadership, Flexible Pricing & More!

Locations

Byrnes Family Early Education Center, 7 Gloucester Crossing Rd., Gloucester

Beeman Elementary School, Gloucester

Cape Ann YMCA, 7 Gloucester Crossing Road, Gloucester

East Gloucester Elementary School, Gloucester

Plum Cove Elementary School, Gloucester

Rockport Elementary School, Rockport

West Parish Elementary School, Gloucester

Infant, Toddler, Preschool Assistant Director

Meghaen Favazza, Assistant Director

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After School Director

Heather Boudrow has worked for the Y since 2011.  She has 13 years of exerpience in camp and school age programming.  Healther holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Elmira College.

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Flexible Pricing

One of the challenges for our communities today is the rapidly increasing cost of living. We understand and we believe that every family & individual deserves the opportunity to enjoy their local YMCA. This is why we continue to offer our own flexible income-based pricing.

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Communication

Along with open communication between the director, teachers and families including newsletters, emails and face to face conversations, our early education program uses the Kaymbu app to ensure consistent communications with families.  In Kaymbu, we share pictures, your child’s discoveries as well as developmental updates.

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Testimonials

See what families say about our programs.

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