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 | 3214 Austin St Houston, TX 77008 |
| PHONE NUMBER | 713-718-5437 |
| AGES | 6 weeks to 5 years |
| HOURS |
7:00 am to 6:00 pm |
| DIRECTOR | Erica Miles |
| FOOD | Breakfast, Lunch and Snack provided by Houston Food Bank |
| 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 to come to the Academy as part of their class requirement. The collaboration with HCC and YMCA allows Early Childhood and nursing students the opportunity to use child development practices in the classroom setting. |
| REGISTER THROUGH AUGUST 2020 | |
| REGISTER SEPTEMBER 2020 - AUGUST 2021 | |
HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE SOUTHEAST
| ADDRESS | 6815 Rustic St Learning Hub, Ste 114 Houston, TX 77008 |
| PHONE NUMBER | 713-718-7995 |
| AGES | 4 to 12 years |
| HOURS |
4 pm-9 pm |
| DIRECTOR | Rebecca Quiroz-Silva |
| FOOD | 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 THROUGH AUGUST 2020 | |
| REGISTER SEPTEMBER 2020 - AUGUST 2021 | |
7:00 am to 6:00 pm
| ADDRESS | 2906 Old Houston Rd Huntsville, TX 77340 |
| PHONE NUMBER | 936-295-8009 |
| AGES | 6 weeks to 5 years Summer and holiday camp for school age children |
| HOURS |
7:00 am to 6:00 pm |
| DIRECTOR | Delisa Carver |
| FOOD | Breakfast and lunch provided by the Food Bank Regular formula for infants and infant cereal |
| REGISTER THROUGH AUGUST 2020 | |
| REGISTER SEPTEMBER 2020 - AUGUST 2021 | |
LONESTAR COLLEGE AT UNIVERSITY PARK
A 4 Star Program with Texas Rising Star
| ADDRESS | 11144 Compaq Center West Dr Houston, TX 77070 |
| PHONE NUMBER | 281-257-6600 |
| AGES | 6 weeks to 5 years |
| HOURS |
6:30 am-6:30 pm |
| DIRECTOR | Amy McMeekin |
| 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 THROUGH AUGUST 2020 / PART TIME | |
| REGISTER SEPTEMBER 2020 - AUGUST 2021 | |
M.D. ANDERSON FAMILY YMCA
A 4 Star Program with Texas Rising Star
A College Bound from Birth program site
| ADDRESS | 606 Moody St, Suite A Houston, TX 77009 |
| PHONE NUMBER | 713-692-3457 |
| AGES | 18 months to 5 years |
| HOURS |
6:30 am - 6:00 pm |
| DIRECTOR | Angela Garza |
| FOOD | Breakfast, lunch and snacks provided by the Food Bank |
| FOOD | More Information: MOVING SOON --- OUR NEW LOCATION YMCA Children’s Academy at MD Anderson 3517 Irvington Blvd Houston, TX |
| REGISTER THROUGH AUGUST 2020 | |
| REGISTER SEPTEMBER 2020 - AUGUST 2021 | |
TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER
A 4 Star Program with Texas Rising Star
A College Bound from Birth program site
| ADDRESS | 5614 H. Mark Crosswell, Jr. St Houston, TX 77021 |
| PHONE NUMBER | 713-747-2173 |
| AGES | 6 weeks – 5 years Summer and holiday camp for school age children |
| HOURS |
6:00 am to 6:30 pm |
| DIRECTOR | Elizabeth Beltran |
| FOOD | Snacks and Lunch provided |
| REGISTER THROUGH AUGUST 2020 | |
| REGISTER SEPTEMBER 2020 - AUGUST 2021 | |
| ADDRESS | 15055 Wallisville Rd Houston, TX 77049 |
| PHONE NUMBER | 281-458-7777 |
| AGES | 18 months to 5 years |
| HOURS |
6:30 am-6:30 pm |
| DIRECTOR | Rebecca Quiroz-Silva |
| FOOD | Breakfast, Lunch and Snack provided by Houston Food Bank |
| REGISTER THROUGH AUGUST 2020 | |
| REGISTER SEPTEMBER 2020 - AUGUST 2021 | |
WISDOM HIGH SCHOOL
United Way Bright Beginning Program
| ADDRESS | 6529 Beverlyhill St Houston, TX 77057 |
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| PHONE NUMBER | 713-787-1700 (school office) | ||||
| AGES | 6 weeks to 3 years | ||||
| HOURS |
7:15 am to 5:30 pm |
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| DIRECTOR | Areial Vazquez | ||||
| FOOD | Breakfast and lunch provided by HISD Wisdom High School | ||||
| MORE INFORMATION | Located on the campus of Wisdom High School, this program is for high school students who desire to complete their high school education. Faculty and staff of Wisdom and nearby HISD schools are also eligible to attend this program. | ||||
| REGISTER SEPTEMBER 2020 - AUGUST 2021 | |||||
THE WOODLANDS FAMILY YMCA AT SHADOWBEND
A 4 Star Program with Texas Rising Star
| ADDRESS | 6145 Shadowbend Pl The Woodlands, TX 77381 |
| PHONE NUMBER | 281-367-9622 Direct line: 281-681-6716 |
| AGES | 12 months – 5 years |
| HOURS |
6:30 am-6:30 pm |
| DIRECTOR | Michelle Zymowski |
| FOOD | Breakfast, Lunch and Snack provided by Houston Food Bank |
| REGISTER THROUGH AUGUST 2020 | |
| REGISTER SEPTEMBER 2020 - AUGUST 2021 | |
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.