Building stronger futures! Browse our preschool programs and register below.
Preschool – 36 months to 5 years
The creative curriculum for preschool is a comprehensive, research-based curriculum that teaches children to be creative, confident thinkers through hands-on experiences. The ten content areas are social-emotional, language, physical, cognitive, literacy, mathematics, science and technology, social studies, the arts and English language acquisition.
YMCA Children's Academy Preschool Care is currently offered at the following locations:
All Locations Accept Workforce Solutions Financial Aid
HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
A 4 Star Program with Texas Rising Star
| ADDRESS | PHONE NUMBER | AGES | HOURS | DIRECTOR | FOOD |
| 3214 Austin St Houston, TX 77008 |
713-718-5437 | 6 weeks to 5 years |
7 am-6 pm |
Erica Miles | AM and PM snacks provided |
| Enrichment at This Location: TUTS • Safety Around Water (Transported to Tellepsen During Summer) • Tiny Tots Sports Program (additional fee) | |||||
| More Information: Located on the campus of Houston Community College Central Campus, the YMCA collaborates with the HCC Education Department and Nursing Program. The program is proud to be a location that welcomes college students who need observation hours and internship hours. Early Childhood and Nursing students have the opportunity come to the Academy as part of their class requirement. This collaboration with HCC and YMCA allows Early Childhood and nursing students the opportunity to use child development practices in the classroom setting. | |||||
| REGISTER 2018-2019 | REGISTER 2019-2020 | ||||
HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE SOUTHEAST
| ADDRESS | PHONE NUMBER | AGES | HOURS | DIRECTOR | FOOD |
| 6815 Rustic St Learning Hub, Ste 114 Houston, TX 77008 |
713-718-7995 | 4 to 12 years |
4 pm-9 pm |
Rebecca Quiroz-Silva | AM and PM snacks provided |
| More Information: The Y makes the most of your child’s after school time by offering active learning opportunities designed to engage and expand young minds. In the process, they'll continue to develop the physical, educational, emotional and social skills which are proven keys for success. | |||||
| REGISTER 2018-2019 | REGISTER 2019 | ||||
| ADDRESS | PHONE NUMBER | AGES | HOURS | DIRECTOR | FOOD |
| 2906 Old Houston Rd Huntsville, TX 77340 |
936-295-8009 | 6 weeks to 5 years |
7 am-6 pm |
Delisa Carver | Breakfast, Lunch and PM Snacks provided |
| Enrichment at This Location: Spanish (added value) • Music (added value) • Provide regular formula and infant cereal for infants | |||||
| REGISTER 2018-2019 | REGISTER 2019-2020 | ||||
LONESTAR COLLEGE AT UNIVERSITY PARK
A 4 Star Program with Texas Rising Star
| ADDRESS | PHONE NUMBER | AGES | HOURS | DIRECTOR | FOOD |
| 11144 Compaq Center West Dr Houston, TX 77070 |
281-257-6600 | 6 weeks to 5 years |
6:30 am-6:30 pm |
Amy McMeekin | Breakfast, Lunch and PM Snacks |
| More Information: Located on the campus of Lonestar College at University Park, our Children’s Academy provides a block rate for full time students of Lonestar College. Full time and part time rates are available for full time students. | |||||
| REGISTER 2018-2019 | REGISTER 2019-2020 / PART TIME | ||||
M.D. ANDERSON FAMILY YMCA
A 4 Star Program with Texas Rising Star
A College Bound from Birth program site
| ADDRESS | PHONE NUMBER | AGES | HOURS | DIRECTOR | FOOD |
| 606 Moody St, Suite A Houston, TX 77009 | 713-692-3457 713-692-3866 |
18 months to 5 years |
6:30 am-6:30 pm |
Angela Garza | Breakfast, Lunch and Snacks provided |
| Enrichment at This Location: College Bound from Birth Program | |||||
| REGISTER 2018-2019 | REGISTER 2019-2020 | ||||
TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER
A 4 Star Program with Texas Rising Star
A College Bound from Birth program site
| ADDRESS | PHONE NUMBER | AGES | HOURS | DIRECTOR | FOOD |
| 5614 H. Mark Crosswell, Jr. St Houston, TX 77021 |
713-747-2173 | 6 weeks to 5 years |
6 am-6:30 pm |
Elizabeth Beltran | Snacks and Lunch provided |
| Enrichment at This Location: College Bound from Birth Program • Tiny Tots Sports Program (additional fee) | |||||
| REGISTER 2018-2019 | REGISTER 2019-2020 | ||||
| ADDRESS | PHONE NUMBER | AGES | HOURS | DIRECTOR | FOOD |
| 15055 Wallisville Rd Houston, TX 77049 | 281-458-7777 | 18 months to 5 years |
6:30 am-6:30 pm |
Rebecca Quiroz-Silva | AM and PM snacks provided |
| Enrichment at This Location: Safety Around Water (Summer) • TUTS Program | |||||
| REGISTER 2018-2019 | REGISTER 2019-2020 | ||||
THE WOODLANDS FAMILY YMCA AT SHADOWBEND
A 4 Star Program with Texas Rising Star
| ADDRESS | PHONE NUMBER | AGES | HOURS | DIRECTOR | FOOD |
| 6145 Shadowbend Pl The Woodlands, TX 77381 |
281-367-9622 Direct line: 281-681-6716 |
18 months to 5 years |
6:30 am-6:30 pm |
Michelle Zymowski | AM and PM snacks provided |
| Enrichment at This Location: Spanish (added value) • Zumba (added value) • Safety Around Water Seasonal Swim Lessons (additional fee) • Tiny Tots Sports Program (additional fee) | |||||
| REGISTER 2018-2019 | REGISTER 2019-2020 | ||||
General Information:
For policy and payment information and answers to wide-range of frequently asked questions, please review our Early Childhood Development Parent Handbook.
To begin the registration process:
• You must be a YMCA program or facility member to register your child for after school care. There is no cost to become a program member.
• After you have become a member, we ask that you create an online account so that you can register for after school care.
Additional information:
• If you need financial assistance, please complete this Financial Assistance Application and bring it into your local Y.
• If your child has any special needs or will need special accommodations while in our care, please contact your local Y prior to starting the registration process.
Your child will not be enrolled in child care until we receive the following:
• Signed registration form
• Completed and signed General Liability Waiver
• Received or scheduled payment
We ask that you have the following information available when you begin the online registration process:
• Your child's shot records
• Emergency contact information for someone other than yourself (not a parent or guardian)
• Your name, address and phone number
• Release of contact information
• Insurance information
• Physician's information
• Hospital information
• Payment information
The goal of early childhood development programs is for children to be well prepared to enter school. Our programs are licensed by the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services, Child Care Licensing. Contact a YMCA Children's Academy location closest to you for more information.