With so many demands on today’s families and the increased focus on early brain development, families need all the support they can get to nurture the potential of youth. That’s why child care and early learning programs at the Y focus on holistically nurturing child development by providing a safe and healthy place to learn foundational skills, develop healthy, trusting relationships and build self-reliance through the Y values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
- Freehold Child Care Discover a world of education and enrichment! The Freehold YMCA provides safe and secure child care for infants, toddlers, pre-school & pre-K (Ages 3 months to 5 years).
- Freehold School Age Child Care School Age Child Care extends your child's learning day in a fun and meaningful way! With a focus on character development and healthy living, children experience academic, physical and social activities under the supervision of positive, caring role models.
- Y Academy | K-6 Education Partner
- Y-Kids Before & After School Care School Age Child Care extends your child's learning day in a fun and meaningful way! With a focus on character development and healthy living, children experience academic, physical and social activities under the supervision of positive, caring role models.
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A leader in childhood obesity prevention, the Y is committed to keeping kids active. Through a partnership with The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey, the Healthy U health & physical activity initiative is incorporated in all YMCA of Greater Monmouth County Preschool and School Age programs for youth.
Healthy U is designed to combat childhood obesity by instituting behavioral changes in children using a multi-pronged approach that includes nutrition education, increased physical activity and a family focus. Learn more about the Healthy U program and CATCH (Coordinated Approach To Child Health).
Child Care Event Calendar
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| Community Pinwheel Garden | YMCA TOGETHERHOOD® 9:00 am Community Pinwheel Garden | YMCA TOGETHERHOOD® Apr 5 @ 9:00 am  YMCA of Greater Monmouth County is partnering with Lyons and Associates and Sunrise Optimist Club to plant a pinwheel garden in support of happy, healthy childhoods for all children in our community. FRIDAY, APRIL 5 | 9 A.M. Freehold Townhall 1 Municipal Plaza | Freehold Sign up today to make a difference! YMCA TOGETHERHOOD® | ||||||
| YMCA Healthy Kids Day® 10:00 am YMCA Healthy Kids Day® @ YMCA of Greater Monmouth County Locations Apr 20 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm  Save the date for YMCA Healthy Kids Day®: April 20, 2024! Healthy Kids Day® is the Y’s national initiative to improve the health and well-being of kids and families. For over 30 years, YMCAs and their communities hosted free community events aimed to inspire kids and families to keep their minds and bodies active throughout[...] YMCA Healthy Kids Day® 10:00 am YMCA Healthy Kids Day® Apr 20 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Save the date for YMCA Healthy Kids Day®: April 20, 2024! Healthy Kids Day® is the Y’s national initiative to improve the health and well-being of kids and families. For over 30 years, YMCAs and their communities hosted free community events aimed to inspire kids and families to keep their minds and bodies active throughout[...] | ||||||
