YOUR FAMILY IS OUR FAMILY
With so many demands on today's families, parents need all
the support they can get. That's why child care at the Y is
about more than looking after kids. It's about nurturing their
development by providing a safe place to learn foundational
skills, develop healthy, trusting relationships and build
self-reliance through the Y values of caring, honesty,
respect and responsibility. Our families enjoy:
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20% off YMCA membership
Support for all income levels
Monthly newsletters
Family-focused programs and events
Full-day programs for all ages, Monday—Friday
And more!
INFANTS (AGES 6 WEEKS—15 MONTHS)
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We provide your infant with a secure, warm, loving atmosphere to learn, grow
and thrive in. Our staff is trained in all phases of infant care and our centers are
furnished to reflect the needs of very young children. The ratio of staff to children
is 1:3, thus ensuring that the young ones in our care receive the highest degree of
care and supervision they require.
TODDLERS (AGES 15 MONTHS—2.9 YEARS)
We provide your toddler with a safe, fun environment while simultaneously allowing
them to enjoy structured learning and play time. The ratio of staff to children is 1:4.
PRESCHOOLERS (2.9—5 YEARS)
This program provides your child with challenging and enriching learning experiences.
Preschoolers learn the importance of making choices, taking turns, developing
language skills and working in a group while they play games and create using their
imagination. Each child has the opportunity to grow at his/her own pace while
having fun and making new friends. The ratio of staff to children is 1:10.
OLD COLONY YMCA
LEARN
GROW
THRIVE
CHILDCARE
SCHOOL AGE (BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL)
We host school age programs both at our branch facilities and in local schools.
Students will participate in a variety of activities and learning exercises including:
homework help, arts and crafts, physical fitness, literacy, breakfast and snack,
and more! Early release and no school day options are available.
Contact Information
Child Care Director (6 wks-5yrs) Megan Murphy, [email protected]; ext. 19
School Age Director (K-Middle School) Vanessa Rose, [email protected] 508 858
7064
> EASTON BRANCH 25 Elm St., North Easton, MA 02356 | 508 238 9758
> EASTON GYMNASTICS CENTER 10 Barrows St., North Easton, MA 02356 | 508 230 9622
VISIT WWW.OLDCOLONYYMCA.ORG
OUR VISION
Assist all children to develop to their fullest potential through
programs and practices that develop character and leadership
skills, instill a strong sense of positive values, enhance and
promote healthy lifestyles, strengthen family life, support
academic performance and encourage peace through cultural
and international diversity.
Because we believe in the value of each individual, no one is turned away because
of his/her inability to pay. Scholarships are available through the generosity of
thousands of donors and supporters who believe in our work and know that our
community is a stronger, healthier place because of the Old Colony Y and its
diverse programs.
OUR COMMITMENT TO HEALTH
The Y is one of the nation’s largest childcare providers, and now we want to be the
healthiest. By adopting the HEPA (Healthy Eating and Physical Activity) standards
we will build a healthier future for our children by providing them with healthy
environments rich in healthy eating and physical activity opportunities.
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Water is our beverage of choice
Foods that have 0 grams of trans fat
No sugar sweetened beverages
A fruit and/or vegetable is served at every meal
Choose whole grains
No fried food
60 minutes of physical activity
Eliminate screen time
Old Colony Y does not discriminate in providing services to children and their families
on the basis of race, religion, cultural heritage, political beliefs, national origin,
marital status, sexual orientation or disability.
STAFF + ACCREDIDATIONS
Professionally trained and licensed teaching staff provide children with individual
attention, encouragement and care. Staff and programs are accredited with the
following certifications:
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NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children)
EEC (Massachusetts Department of Early Education & Care)
CPR
First Aid
Darkness to Light (Child Abuse Prevention training)
Annual Childcare Conference
STRENGTHENING FAMILIES & DEVELOPING YOUTH
The Old Colony Y has adopted the Strengthening Families
and Developmental Asset frameworks as a means to
provide greater support for children and families.
We are committed to helping children
learn values that will enable them to
build strong moral character and to
become the best that they can be in
spirit, mind, and body.
To learn more, visit
www.cssp.org/reform/strengtheningfamilies
WITH NEARLY 50 LICENSED SITES, WE ARE THE LARGEST
PROVIDER OF CHILDCARE IN SOUTHEASTERN MASSACHUSETTS.