YMCA of Burlington and Camden County Daycare Program

Both my kids went to the daycare program at our local YMCA in Burlington County in Southern New Jersey. In fact, my four year old is still there. Lucky for us, I just happened on the program. I was looking for something to do with my first child, my daughter, when I found "mommy and me" classes at the local YMCA. I was thrilled to be able to get my child, who was 6 months at the time, out of the house amongst other children. And it was also a good idea for me. I got to meet other moms too and have conversations with adults rather than random babbling with a baby!

After a couple of years, and feeling established at the YMCA, I finally inquired about the daycare program and enrolled my daughter in the Fall when she was two years old. It was the best thing I ever did, and it was good for both of us. I was not working at the time, but having a couple of hours (I only sent her half days) to myself was beneficial mentally and physically.

The schedule is very structured, especially the first part of the day. There are crafts and books and circle times and play times (indoor and/or outdoor), snack times, computer times etc...The teachers are very organized and creative, and both my kids loved each and every caretaker they had.

(I happened to be offered a job, not in the daycare, but to help instruct preschool gym classes for members which I took after the fact.)

OVERALL FACTS:

-The YMCA of Burlington and Camden Counties is located at 59 Centerton Road in Mount Laurel New Jersey.
-One side of the building contains the pool, offices, work out stations/equipment/rooms, a basketball court/gym, exercise rooms, trainers, babysitting and more. You must be a member to use the facility.
-The other side of this YMCA is the Daycare Center with 6 classrooms, a big, playroom in the middle, a front office and a brand new playground. Your child must be a basic member of the YMCA to attend the Daycare.
-There is ample parking in both areas of the building, however, there are obviously busy times, such as early morning, lunchtime and evening.
- The YMCA is across from a major shopping center that contains a Wegman's, a Costco, a Target, a Panera and many more convenient shops.

DAYCARE FACTS: (prices are from 2010/11**)

-The 6 classrooms are divided up by age.
Blue Room - Infants
Orange - Walkers(Infants)
Green Room - Toddler
Pink Room - Toddler
Yellow Room - Preschool
Red Room - Preschool

You are given a choice of 2, 3 or 5 Full days, or 2, 3 or 5 Half Days
**Prices differ from room to room (age group) and decrease as they get older
An example is 5 Full days in an Infant room is $989
2 Full days in a Preschool Room is $504
3 Full days in a Toddler room is $730

An example of Half days is 2 half days in a Toddler room is $351
5 Half days in a Toddler Room is $616
3 Half days in a Preschool Room is $443
THERE ARE NO HALF DAYS FOR INFANT/WALKERS ROOMS
**Prices increase a bit each new school year, so check for 2011/12

HOURS FOR DAYCARE:

Full days are 6:30am - 6:30pm
Half days are 8:00 am - 12:30pm


To Register or Learn More about Daycare

YMCA of B&C Counties Website