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The early years in children’s lives are some of the most important ones and will help them become the persons they will grow up to be. The Summit Area YMCA provides nurturing and happy environments where children can discover their potential and develop their skills. With so many demands on today’s families, parents need all the support they can get. That’s why we offer full-time and full or part-week options to meet your needs and offer flexibility for your schedule. We offer childcare, early education, before and after school care, holiday care, and summer camp for children as young as 6 weeks old through grade school.

Whether you enroll in one of our Early Education, Beyond the Bell, or Summer Camp Programs, your child’s growth and development will increase each day in our state-licensed Childcare Centers. With caring and qualified teachers and through the use of theme-based learning and constant communication, we support enriching and encouraging each child’s individual success.


Childcare & Early Education Options

Click on your program of interest below to learn more about enrollment, availability, and pricing, contact us or schedule a tour!

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BERKELEY HEIGHTS YMCA

59 Locust Avenue, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
Phone: (908)-273-3330

HOURS OF OPERATION

MONDAY – FRIDAY 5:00 AM – 9:30 PM
SATURDAY 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM
SUNDAY 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

SUMMIT YMCA

67 Maple Street, Summit, NJ 07901
Phone: (908)-464-8373

HOURS OF OPERATION

MONDAY – FRIDAY 5:00 AM – 9:30 PM
SATURDAY 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM
SUNDAY 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

THE LEARNING CIRCLE YMCA

95 Morris Avenue, Summit, NJ 07901
Phone: (908)-273-7040

HOURS OF OPERATION

MONDAY – FRIDAY 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM


REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Please note: An active Summit Area YMCA Membership is required to register for any childcare or summer camp programs. If you do not have a family membership, a Youth Membership (Ages 12 & Under) may be purchased for each child billed annually at $110 per year/per child. If you had a membership previously and are having trouble reactivating it, please complete the Membership Change Request form.

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If you are unable to complete your request online, please call us during business hours: Berkeley Heights YMCA (908)464-8373, Summit YMCA (908) 273-3330 or the Learning Circle YMCA (908) 273-7040. Having issues with your password? Click here.


FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

As a nonprofit, the Summit Area YMCA is committed to enhancing the lives of individuals and families in our community. We do so by offering financial assistance to those with demonstrated need so that they may enjoy all the Y has to offer, regardless of their ability to pay. This helps us ensure that everyone, regardless of age, income, or background has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. Families with low or moderate household income or those who are experiencing financial hardship are encouraged to apply. Applicants must live or work in the Summit Area YMCA service area which includes Berkeley Heights, Gillette, Millburn, New Providence, Short Hills, Springfield, Stirling and Summit. Financial assistance can be used for membership, childcare, summer camp, enrichment, sports programs and more where additional fees apply, such as soccer and swimming lessons.

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The Summit Area YMCA builds stronger communities with programs and services that help all individuals learn, grow, and thrive in a welcoming, inclusive environment. In fact, the Y offers activities and programs for everyone — every day! Find the program that’s right for you by browsing our All Programs page.

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SUMMIT AREA YMCA

BERKELEY HEIGHTS YMCA | SUMMIT YMCA | THE LEARNING CIRCLE YMCA

In 1886, we were founded as the Young Men’s Christian Association, but today, we are The Y; an association that values, and is made stronger by, its diverse people. We stand for youth development, healthy living and social responsibility — For a better us. We are committed to creating equal opportunity for all regardless of gender, age, disability, income, ethnicity, sexual orientation or religious affiliation. We strive to create a welcoming and inclusive culture in which our four core values — responsibility, honesty, caring and respect — are integral to everyday operations.

Each year, as one of the area’s leading 501(c)3 charitable organizations, the Summit Area YMCA serves more than 15,000 individuals with our free and fee-based programs and services in an area spanning the New Jersey communities of Berkeley Heights, Gillette, Millburn, New Providence, Short Hills, Springfield, Stirling and Summit. Our history is rooted in working side-by-side with our neighbors to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. Through the generosity of our members, donors, and partners, we are able to offer financial assistance for our programs and services to those in need.