What You Need to Know About Early Learning at the Y
Plan for Growth
Focus on cognitive, physical, and social development
Ages
Childcare options from 6 weeks to 6 years
Location
Five convenient locations across Madison County
Hours, Fees & Locations
Alexandria
| Hours of Operation | 6 a.m. to 6 p.m |
| Ages | 1 to 6 years |
| Type of Care | Full day care |
| Cost | |
| Y Member | $195.00 |
| Non-Member | $229.00 |
| Annual Registration Fee | $40.00 |
| Facility | Alexandria YMCA & Early Learning Childcare Facility |
| Address | 800 N. Central Ave Alexandria, IN. 46001 |
Elwood
| Hours of Operation | 6 a.m. to 6 p.m |
| Ages | 1 to 6 years |
| Type of Care | Full day care |
| Cost | |
| Y Member | $195.00 |
| Non-Member | $229.00 |
| Annual Registration Fee | $40.00 |
| Facility | Elwood YMCA & Early Learning Childcare Facility |
| Address | 1620 Main Street Elwood, IN. 46036 |
Frankton
| Hours of Operation | 7 a.m. to 6 p.m |
| Ages | 1 to 6 years |
| Type of Care | Full day care |
| Cost | |
| Y Member | $195.00 |
| Non-Member | $229.00 |
| Annual Registration Fee | $40.00 |
| Facility | YMCA & Early Learning Childcare Facility at Frankton Elementary |
| Address | 1303 E. Clyde St. Frankton, IN. 46044 |
Madison Park
| Hours of Operation | 7 a.m. to 6 p.m |
| Ages | 6 weeks to 6 years |
| Type of Care | Full day care Infant care |
| Cost | |
| Y Member | 6 weeks to 12 months: $250.00 1 to 6 years: $215.00 |
| Non-Member | 6 weeks to 12 months: $260.00 1 to 6 years: $249.00 |
| Annual Registration Fee | $40.00 |
| Facility | YMCA & Early Learning Childcare Facility at Madison Park |
| Address | 6607 Providence Dr. Anderson, IN. 46013 |
Pendleton
| Hours of Operation | 7 a.m. to 6 p.m |
| Ages | 6 weeks to 6 years |
| Type of Care | Full day care |
| Cost | |
| Y Member | $250.00 for infants $195.00 for ages 1-6 |
| Non-Member | $260.00 for infants $229.00 for ages 1-6 |
| Annual Registration Fee | $40.00 |
| Facility | Pendleton YMCA Early Learning Childcare Facility |
| Address | 1 Plaza Drive, Suite 5 Pendleton, IN. 46064 |
Our Caring and Supportive Early Learning Staff
The Y’s early learning childcare facilities are staffed with people who understand the cognitive, physical and social development of kids. Our staff supports parents and families and they know the importance of maintaining a safe, clean environment for kids to learn, grow and thrive.
Our Safe and Stimulating Child Care Facilities
Following state and local safety guidelines, our facilities offer quality early learning opportunities and child care for infants, enabling parents and family members to go to work knowing their children are in safe, stimulating environments. Contact your location for a tour of the facility.
Child Care Curriculum Calendar
Each week in Preschool we have an educational focus. Take a look at the topics we cover.
Aug. 5 to 9 – All About Me
Aug. 12 to 16 – Pond Life
Aug. 19 to 23 – Dinosaur Week
Aug. 26 to 30 – Sweet Treats Week
Sept. 2 to 6 – Labor Day/Community Helpers
Sept. 9 to 13 – Safari Animals
Sept. 16 to 20 – Eating Healthy
Sept. 9 to 13 – Kids Creativity Week
Sept. 9 to 13 – Leaves
Sept. 30 to Oct. 4 – Leaves
Oct. 7 to 11 – Harvest
Oct. 14 to 18 – Harvest
Oct. 21 to 25 – Seasons
Oct. 28 to Nov. 1 – Halloween/Dress up/Fall Fun (Nothing scary, no blood, no witches, goblins, ghosts, etc.)
Oct. 28 to Nov. 1 – Halloween/Dress up/Fall Fun (Nothing scary, no blood, no witches, goblins, ghosts, etc.)
Nov. 4 to 8 – Fairy Tale / Nursery Rhymes
Nov. 11 to 15 – Book-N-Cook (Find books that include food and provide that food)
Example: Book - If you give a mouse a cookie. Food - Cookie
Nov. 18 to 22 – What are you thankful for?
Nov. 25 to 29 – Happy Thanksgiving
Dec. 2 to 6 – Winter Animals
Dec. 9 to 13 – Winter Wonderland
Dec. 16 to 20 – Christmas
Dec. 23 to 27 – Christmas
Dec. 30 to Jan. 3 – Happy New Years
FAQs/Help
Our facilities follow Madison County Emergency Road Conditions for snow and ice closures.
Follow our Facebook page for your location for closing information:
Alexandria Elwood Frankton | Madison Park Pendleton | |
| Contact | Caitlin Spradlin | Karin Owens |
| [email protected] | [email protected] | |
| Phone | (765) 552-9808 | (765) 221-9140 |
Before and After School Care
Along with preschool, we offer affordable before and after-school programs. Kids get assistance with schoolwork, make new friends and learn new skills.
Need Financial Assistance?
We never turn anyone away due to their inability to pay. If you need financial assistance please fill out our packet and return it to the YMCA front desk.
Become a Member and Save
When you join the Y, you get discounted rates for a lot of our activities including child care. Plus, if you sign up the entire family you get reduced rates on other programs too.