Childcare, Early Learning & Preschool, and Special Family Activities

Find Play and Learn (Childcare), Early Learning & Preschool, and Special Family Activities

Healthy development starts early for children, and that’s why, at the YMCA, we care for the health and well being of your child. In our nurturing environment, your child is encouraged to play, learn, and grow.

Preschool/Early Learning Centers

YMCA Part-Day Preschool / Full-Day Early Learning Centers

Child Development experts agree: attending a high-quality preschool program prepares children for kindergarten and beyond. At the YMCA, children will be exposed to high quality early learning curriculum where they learn valuable social skills in a safe and welcoming environment. The YMCA offers the following preschool options for your child:

Avondale Meadows YMCA Early Learning Center

Licensed; Level 3 Paths to Quality
Full Day Early Learning Center (M-F, 6:30am–6pm) for ages 2.5-5
Accepts CCDF; On My Way PreK

3908 Meadows Dr.
317.554.1050

Baxter YMCA Preschool

Half Day Preschool for ages 2-5
Full day care for ages 3-5 coming in the 21/22 school year (more info coming soon!)

7900 S Shelby Street
317.881.9347

Benjamin Harrison YMCA Preschool

Licensed Center; Level 3 Paths to Quality
Full Day Preschool (M-F, 6:30am-6pm) for ages 2-5
Accepts CCDF; On My Way PreK, Indy PSP, and offers Ivy Tech Student discount

5736 Lee Rd.
317.547.9622

Fishers YMCA Preschool

Half Day Preschool (9am–1pm and 1:30–4pm) for ages 3-5
Full day care for ages 2-5 coming in the 21/22 school year (more info coming soon!)
Enrichment classes (1–1:30pm)

9012 E 126 Street, Fishers
317. 595.9622

Hendricks Regional Health YMCA Preschool

Unlicensed Registered Ministry
Half & Full Day Preschool (M-F, 9am-1pm or 6:30am-6pm) for ages 3-5

301 Satori Parkway, Avon
317.273.9622

Jordan YMCA Preschool

Unlicensed Registered Ministry
Half Day Preschool (M-F, 9am–1pm) for ages 2-5
Full day care for ages 3-5 coming in the 21/22 school year (more info coming soon!)
Enrichment Program offered M-F 1-5:30pm

8400 Westfield Blvd.
317.253.3206

Ransburg YMCA Preschool

Full Day Early Learning Center (M-F, 6:30am–6pm) for ages 2.5-5
Licensed; Level 3 Paths to Quality
Accepts CCDF; On My Way PreK

501 N. Shortridge Rd.
317. 357.8441

Witham Family YMCA Preschool

Unlicensed Registered Ministry; Level 2 Paths to Quality
Half Day & Full Day Preschool for ages 3-5

2791 N Lebanon Street, Lebanon
765.483.9622

YMCA at the Athenaeum Preschool

Half Day Preschool (M-F, 9am–1pm) for ages 3-5

401 E. Michigan St.
317. 685.9705

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Preschool Enrichment

Children socialize with friends as well as engage in instructional learning on weekly themes which may include Lessons in Literacy, Creative Cooking, Moving with Music and Active Artists.

Parents may drop-off and pick-up or are more than welcome to stay! Options are available for full-day and half-day programs, may vary by YMCA location.

Play and Learn Centers

In our YMCA Play and 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 and 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 and Learn amenities geared to pre-teens (ages 11-12); please ask at your local Y.

Use of our Play and Learn Centers is included FREE as a part of YMCA household memberships.
Play and Learn Centers are available at 10 of our YMCA locations (Play and Learn is not available at the YMCA at the Athenaeum or the YMCA at the City Market).
Members may use our Play and Learn Centers for up to two hours per day while you are onsite at our facility.
For Play and Learn hours of operation, please visit the Location Info tab and “hours” for your YMCA location of choice.

On the Move – Children Moving

On The Move physical education teaches children ages 3-6 years by themes and blending concepts and skills

Each week is designed to introduce a concept as well as a basic skill from the movement framework. This program is considered gross motor and structured activity for early learners and home-schooled students ages 3-6 year olds. Participants will attend PE class at the Y two-days/week for one hour.

Before & After School

We know parents' schedules don't always match school days off. The Y offers online enrollment for continuous care throughout the school year, including Before & After School care, School's Out Camp, and care during school delays and weather cancellations!

Early Learning

Work out worry-free knowing the YMCA—the largest provider of child care in the country—is providing a safe, fun environment for your children.

Family Special Activities

Every day is an opportunity to create lasting memories with your family. Get fit together with some family fitness, relax and have fun while taking a family swim at the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis!

Specialty Programs

Healthy development starts early for children, and that’s why at the YMCA, we care for the health and well being of your child.

Sports Programs

With the vast number of sports offered, we want to create an environment that focuses on a healthy lifestyle, confidence building, developing new skills, and teamwork.

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