INDY YMCA

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At the Y, we believe the values and skills learned early on are vital building blocks for quality of life and future success. That’s why our childcare, afterschool and childcare programs are staffed with people who understand the cognitive, physical and social development of kids, the need children have to feel connected and supported in trying new things and the caring and reinforcement parents and families need to help each other.

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Play & Learn Centers

In our YMCA Play & Learn Centers, your child will experience all kinds of fun and engaging activities while you enjoy your work out!
At the Y, we believe that "play is the work of young children, and is the foundation for learning." Our Play & Learn Centers offer children the opportunity to experience curriculum-based learning activities in a fun and nurturing environment.

Our trained staff can care for babies 6 weeks and older, and we have activities geared to toddlers and for children up to 10 years of age. A few of our locations also have Play & Learn amenities geared to pre-teens (ages 11-12); please ask at your local Y.

  • Use of our Play & Learn Centers is included FREE as a part of  YMCA household memberships.
  • Play & Learn Centers are available at all of our YMCA locations except for the Westfield Aquatics Center. (Members at the Westfield Aquatics Center may use Play & Learn at the nearby YMCA Studio in Westfield.)
  • Members may use our Play & Learn Centers for up to two hours per day while you are onsite at our facility.
  • For Play & Learn hours of operation, please visit the Center Info tab and “hours” for your YMCA location of choice.

Kid’s Night Out

With Kids Night Out, parents enjoy a night out while kids engage in fun and safe activities at the Y
We know parents need a break from time to time while kids enjoy games, crafts, and more centered around a unique monthly theme. Kids play in the Play and Learn Center while adults can enjoy an evening out. These specially themed evenings include crafts, games, dinner, physical activities and lots of fun!

Parent’s Day Out

Take four hours of “me” time while your children make crafts, play games, and just have fun in a safe and well-supervised environment
The Parent's Day Out program provides a play group for your child and a break away from the Y for you to shop, run errands, have an extended lunch, see a movie or just relax. Children can learn a lot from regular play dates with friends including social skills, sharing, communication with others and how to deal with separation issues. We offer arts & crafts, group activities, story time and free play.
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