CHILDCARE

HAVE PEACE OF MIND

At the Summit Area YMCA, we understand the vital role that quality childcare plays in supporting families and nurturing young lives. Our programs provide a safe, engaging, and enriching environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive under the guidance of caring and experienced staff. From early learning experiences that foster crucial developmental milestones to engaging before and after-school care, we are committed to providing reliable solutions that give parents peace of mind while fostering a child’s natural curiosity, confidence, and character development.

OUR CHILDCARE PROGRAMS

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

BEFORE/AFTER CARE

LOCATIONS

THE LEARNING CIRCLE YMCA

MONDAY – FRIDAY 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

95 Morris Avenue, Summit, NJ 07901

Phone: (908) 273-7040

THE LEARNING LANE

AT THE YMCA

MONDAY – FRIDAY 7:00 AM – 6:30 PM

59 Locust Ave, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922

Phone: (908) 464-8373

SUMMIT YMCA

67 Maple St, Summit, NJ 07901

Phone: (908) 273-3330

BERKELEY HEIGHTS YMCA

59 Locust Ave, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922

Phone: (908) 464-8373

All of our early education programs at the Y implement The Creative Curriculum® for Infants, Toddlers & Twos and The Creative Curriculum® for Preschool. These are state-approved, research-based curriculums that consist of 38 objectives our teachers use for planning and assessment. The Creative Curriculum® for Infants, Toddlers & Twos supports teachers in creating both routines and individual experiences for our little ones. The Creative Curriculum® for Preschool helps teachers build on children's confidence, creativity, and critical thinking skills, while promoting positive outcomes through studies, which are hands-on, project based investigations.

Please note that the section of Maple Street closest to the Summit YMCA will be closed from approximately 7 AM to 11 AM on Sunday, May 5, for our Mother’s Day 5K. Please use Cedar Street to access the public lot that is next to our building.