For parents, finding child care is about more than filling the hours before or after school.

It is about knowing their child is safe.

It is about knowing someone is encouraging them, helping them grow, and cheering them on each day.

At the North Suburban YMCA, that is exactly what families find.

Every day, children walk through our doors to a place where they are welcomed by caring staff, build lasting friendships, discover new interests, and develop the confidence to become who they are meant to be.

For many families, that opportunity would not be possible without financial assistance.

Today, 35% of our child care registrations receive financial assistance, helping parents continue working while ensuring their children have a safe, supportive place to learn and grow.

Behind every scholarship is a family with a story.

It might be a single parent working an extra shift.

A family navigating an unexpected hardship.

Or parents doing everything they can to build a brighter future for their children.

No matter their circumstances, every child deserves the opportunity to learn, belong, and thrive.

At the YMCA, we are more than a child care program.

We become a second home—a place where children feel seen, supported, and inspired to reach their full potential.