YMCA Child Care Programs
For times you can't be there yourself, the YMCA supports your efforts to nurture your child's development.
School-age care
makes sure that the time gaps before and after school are filled creatively and constructively.
Preschool care
builds on children's natural desire to learn new things and become more self-reliant.
Infant-toddler care
gives babies the consistent, positive attention that they need.
North Suburban YMCA staff members
are partners with parents and other caregivers, working together to help kids grow up healthy, happy and strong.
Kindergarten & After School Clubs [+/-]
Transportation provided from the schools to the Y. Minimum/Maximum number of participants: Kindergarten Club
10/25; After School Club 10/30.
Kindergarten Club (12pm - 4pm / 12pm - 6pm)
Extended Kindergarten Program for children attending morning Kindergarten in School Districts 27, 28, 30 & 31. Catered hot lunch meal and afternoon snacks.
After School Club (after school - 6pm)
If you're looking for a safe, healthy, and fun environment for your child's after school hours, look no further than the North Suburban YMCA. The YMCA's After School Club is filled with daily structured activities such as art projects, dance, sports and games. Filled with creativity, physical activity, and fun, you can be assured the YMCA supports your child's character and talents.
A great place to do homework! We've tailored our program to meet the needs of each grade level setting aside time for tackling homework with help from older students and adults. Our number one job is to nurture the successful growth and development of each child.
The North Suburban YMCA After School Program Provides:
- YMCA van to pick up your child at school
- Nutritious snacks
- Daily optional enrichment activities including swimming, dance, basketball, open gym, gymnastics, and art classes.
- Help with homework
- Safe, nurturing environment run by the North Shore's finest child care professionals.
- YMCA is a trusted name in childcare. You can work without worry.
For more information please call Shannon Cartier, Licensed Child Care Director at 847-272-7250 at ext. 1246 or contact her via email at scartier@nsymca.org.
Kidzone [+/-]
Our in-house child care service for children 6 months to 10 years of age. Free to North Suburban YMCA Members!
The North Suburban YMCA offers an in-house child-care service. This service is available to members and guests and provides a safe, comfortable environment for children 6 months to 10 years of age, while their families and caregivers attend NSYMCA programs and activities. In order to enjoy the privilege of KidZone, a designated parent or adult caregiver must remain in the building at all times.
KidZone is complimentary to all North Suburban YMCA members. A nominal fee is charged for non-members or guests using our facility.
Hours of Operation:
- Monday–Friday: 8:30am – 7:00pm
- Saturday: 8:30am – 12:00pm *NEW*
- Sunday: CLOSED
Maximum length of stay is 2 hours.
Children 6 weeks through 6 months are accommodated during the designated hours of noon–4:00pm, Mon.-Fri. (maximum
length of stay is one hour for infants.)
Extreme Days Off
& Spring Camp [+/-]
Kindergarten—5th grade. Swimming, X-Zone, Sports, Field Trips—You’ll have a great day off school at the Y!
Extreme Days Off
Day off of school? Nowhere to go? Come to the NSYMCA and spend the
day having fun! We offer a different field trip every time. Extreme Days Off will run on school holidays when all Northbrook school districts are out. We will be open from 7:30am—6:00pm. Parents may drop off anytime prior to 9:15am and pick up anytime between
3:30pm and 6:00pm.
Spring Camp
Come spend your spring break at the
YMCA! For children currently in grades Kindergarten through 5th grade. Spring Camp is available on a daily basis. Fee is per child per day. Spring Camp will embark on field trips each day. Participants need to bring a lunch with drink, swimsuit, (when required) towel, and outdoor wear (weather permitting). We will be open from 7:30am–6:00pm. Parents may drop children off anytime prior to 9:15am and pick them up anytime between 3:30pm and 6:00pm.
