Early Learning at Ransburg YMCA
At the Ransburg YMCA Early Learning Center, we provide high-quality daycare and early education for children ages 2–5, helping them grow, learn, and thrive in a caring community.
501 N Shortridge Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46219
(317) 357-8441
Get Started with Early Learning at the Ransburg YMCA
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Why Choose Early Learning at the Ransburg YMCA?
Engaging Daycare Programs for Toddlers and Preschoolers
At the Ransburg YMCA, our daycare services focus on creating a vibrant, nurturing environment where children learn through play and exploration. Designed specifically for ages 2–5, our program promotes creativity, language development, and social skills, making us one of the top choices among families searching for daycares in the Ransburg area.
A Development-Focused Childcare Center
Our childcare development center at Ransburg YMCA is designed to meet the unique needs of young learners. Through age-appropriate activities and a structured curriculum, we support every child’s emotional, social, and academic growth. Parents looking for trusted daycare centers in Ransburg find confidence knowing their child is learning and thriving in a caring environment.
Preparing Children for Kindergarten and Beyond
The early years are crucial for building a strong educational foundation. At the Ransburg YMCA, our early learning programs help children develop the skills they need for a smooth transition to kindergarten. With personalized attention and an emphasis on fun, engaging learning, our daycare programs set children up for success inside and outside the classroom.
Learning Through Play
At the Ransburg YMCA Early Learning Center, we believe that young children learn best through play — the genuine and essential work of early childhood. Our daycare and childcare development center programs are designed to encourage purposeful play, allowing children to discover, create, improvise, and expand their knowledge in a nurturing environment.
Children ages 2–5 enrolled in our daycare center are active participants in their own development and learning. Through careful observation and responsive teaching, our staff supports each child’s current skills and helps scaffold them toward reaching the next important milestones on their developmental journey.
We proudly use the Creative Curriculum at the Ransburg YMCA, which balances teacher-planned and child-initiated learning experiences. This curriculum emphasizes responsiveness to each child’s strengths, interests, needs, and learning styles. Every day, children engage in activities across key learning areas, including dramatic play, language and literacy, science, math, social studies, music, art, and both large and small motor development.
Families looking for high-quality daycare and early learning centers in the Ransburg area can trust the YMCA to deliver programs that nurture growth, ignite creativity, and set the foundation for lifelong learning.
Ransburg YMCA Early Learning Program
Program Information
Learn more about the Ransburg YMCA Early Learning Center, including program details such as age ranges, tuition costs, enrollment options, and hours of operation
The Ransburg YMCA Early Learning program is a Paths to QUALITY level 3 licensed center.
2 – 5 Years
Monday – Friday: 6:30am – 6:00pm
2-3 Years
Y Members: $322
All Others: $352
3-5 Years
Y Members: $245
All Others: $275
Rates may increase at the start of a new school year.
Dawna Sweatt
Early Learning Director
Phone: (317) 554-8088
Email: dsweatt@indymca.org
General Information
We believe every kid deserves to be a Y kid and have opportunities to grow in a positive and enriching environment. We provide financial assistance through the generous support of donors. Learn more about our financial assistance program, and click below to apply!
CCDF and On My Way to PreK vouchers are accepted at this location. Contact the Youth Development office at EarlyLearning@indymca.org to learn more.
Early Learning Center entrance- north side of the building
Breakfast, lunch, and snack are all served at no additional cost.
Please bring a backpack with diapers/pull-ups & wipes (if needed), an extra set of clothes, and a blanket for rest time. Please have your child wear weather appropriate play clothes and closed toe shoes.