Portage Township YMCA - Child Care Center


ALL DAY CHILD CARE (for two to five year olds) CCDF Vouchers accepted. at the Portage Township YMCA CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER NOW OPEN IN NEW YMCA ADDITION 3100 Willowcreek Road - Portage, IN 46368
Center Hours Monday - Friday 6 a.m. - 7 p.m. The Portage Township YMCA Child Care and Development Center exists to provide families with access to quality, affordable curriculum based child care and development. Children are actively engaged in age appropriate care that builds developmental assets, increases cognitive skills, provides social stimulation and encourages individual growth in a values oriented environment.
Philosophy At the Portage Township YMCA Child Care and Development Center you will find that our commitment to quality shows in everything we do. We know that selecting a center for your child is one of the most important decisions you will ever make because the early years are critical to your child's long-term development. As a parent, you will receive the highest quality care for your child in a setting where your child's social, physical, emotional and intellectual development will be nurtured. The right program will make an important contribution to how your child learns, grows, plays and explores the world. We know that we can never replace the special time spent between a parent and a child. We will do what we can to reinforce and enhance that special relationship. We think of ourselves as your partner in providing a positive influence and environment through our child care program, which will encourage your child to grow to his or her fullest potential.
Staffing The child care center is made up of administrators and teachers. On the administrative side there is a Director, Assistant Director, and a Receptionist. Managing enrollment and the day-to-day operations of the child care center is the responsibility of the Director, who has a degree in Early Childhood Education and is a Child Development Associate. The Assistant Director develops and coordinates the curriculum and works with the teaching staff. The Receptionist manages telephone calls, parent signature sheets, logs in payments and distributes receipts. Teachers and their assistants work directly with the children to implement the curriculum. All staff are experienced and are committed to continuing their education throughout the year. Staff members are trained in CPR, First Aid, Universal Precautions, and Child Abuse Prevention. A physical examination, drug screening, and annual TB test are also required. In addition to fulfilling the requirements mandated by the State of Indiana for licensed child care facilities, the administrators and teachers are loving, nurturing, and positive role models dedicated to meeting the individual needs of the children enrolled in the program.

Tours The staff is delighted to offer tours of the center but ask that you schedule a tour so that we do not interrupt lunch or nap time and have a staff person available without taking staff time from the children. Please call 364-YMCA(9622) for more information or to schedule an appointment.
Features v The center provides affordable child care that is curriculum based so your child will not only be cared for while you are at work or school but will also be ready for success in Kindergarten. v The center serves children from two years through age five (if not yet in Kindergarten). v Two year olds have their own room. There is a maximum of ten children in that room with a one staff to five children ratio. v Three to five year olds interact in a large segmented room with a ratio of one staff to ten children. v The center opened its doors on April 26, 2004 and moved to its new location in a brand new addition to the Portage Township YMCA building on November 14, 2007. The center features equipment and materials that are developmentally appropriate and stimulating. v All staff members are trained and qualified and the center emphasizes low child-staff ratios, small group size, and quality interactions between care givers and children. v The curriculum supports child-oriented, child-directed activities. The YMCA's core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility are promoted and diversity is respected and valued.
Fees YMCA Membership A Portage Township YMCA membership is required for all who are enrolled in the Child Care and Development Center. The Primary/Program membership fee is $64 per year. Registration Fee There is a one-time, non-refundable registration fee of $25 for each child enrolled at the center. WEEKLY FEE CCDF Vouchers accepted. Two Year Old Child Full Time (5 days a week) Primary Plus - $117 Primary - $130 Three Year Old Child Full Time (5 days a week) Primary Plus - $99 Primary - $110 Part Time (3 days a week) Primary Plus - $98 Primary - $98
QUESTIONS? If you have any questions, please contact: Louise Pash, Child Care Director at the Portage Township YMCA Child Care and Development Center at 762-YMCA(9622) or by email at lpash@ymcaofportage.org Portage Township YMCA Child Care Center 3100 Willowcreek Road - Portage, IN 46368 PHONE: 219-762-YMCA(9622) FAX: 219-762-2012

CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER FACTS

The Child Care and Development Center:

provides affordable child care that is curriculum based so children will not only be cared for while the parents are at work or school but will also be ready for success in Kindergarten
serves children from two years of age through age five (not yet in Kindergarten)
is open from 6 a.m. until 7 p.m. and serves breakfast in the morning until 7:30 a.m. A hot lunch and two snacks are also served during the day
uses a curriculum which supports child-oriented, child-directed activities
promotes the YMCA’s core values of caring, honest, respect, and responsibility and diversity is respected and valued

The CCDC Staff:

are trained and qualified and the center emphasizes low child-staff ratios, small group sizes, and quality interactions between care givers and children
are experienced as they have previously worked in another child care facility, and 55% of our staff have degrees or are currently working on degrees in early childhood education
are delighted to offer tours of the center but ask that you schedule a tour so we do not interrupt lunch or nap time and have a staff person available without taking staff time away from the children Please call 364 - YMCA (9622.)