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Early Learning Daycare in Avondale Meadows

At YMCA Avondale Meadows, our early learning programs offer more than just daycare. We provide a foundation for a lifetime of learning, friendship, and growth.

3908 Meadows Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46205

(317) 549-9622

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Why Choose Early Learning at YMCA Avondale Meadows?

School-Ready Curriculum in a Caring Environment

Our daycare programs are about preparing your child for kindergarten and beyond. At our childcare development center, children engage in age-appropriate lessons that build early literacy, math skills, and emotional intelligence, giving them a strong educational foundation in a nurturing setting.

Focus on Social and Emotional Growth

At YMCA Avondale Meadows, we believe strong relationships are key to early development. Our experienced teachers create a warm, supportive space where children learn important skills like cooperation, communication, and empathy. If you’re exploring daycare centers in Avondale Meadows, you’ll find that our programs help young learners build the confidence to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

Child participating in school's out camp at the YMCA. Staff member sitting on floor reading with children.

Safe, Trusted, and Community-Connected Care

Choosing a daycare is about trust. Families count on the YMCA for high-quality care in a safe, secure environment. As part of the larger YMCA community, our early learning programs are designed to give every child and every family, the support they need to succeed. When searching for daycares, you’ll find that our commitment to safety, community values, and lifelong learning sets us apart.

Learning Through Play

At YMCA Avondale Meadows, we believe that children learn best through play, the legitimate and meaningful work of early childhood. Play is not just a pastime; it is a powerful tool for discovery, creativity, and growth. When children engage in purposeful play, they are building new skills, expanding their curiosity, and developing a deeper understanding of the world around them. Our early learning, infant daycare, and preschool programs are carefully designed to allow children to be active participants in their own development. As a trusted Childcare Development Center in Avondale Meadows, we focus on observing and responding to each child’s needs. Our experienced teachers support children’s current abilities while gently challenging them to reach the next milestones in their cognitive, physical, and emotional growth. Every day, your child is encouraged to explore, solve problems, and build confidence in a safe, nurturing environment.

We proudly use the Creative Curriculum, a research-based approach that balances teacher-planned and child-initiated learning. This curriculum is centered on responsiveness to each child’s individual strengths, interests, needs, and learning styles, offering a personalized educational journey. Our programs go beyond typical daycare by incorporating rich experiences across multiple areas of development, including dramatic play, early literacy, science exploration, foundational math, social studies, music, art, and large and small motor skill activities.

Families searching for infant daycare or Childcare Development Centers in Avondale Meadows trust the YMCA to provide more than just care, they find a vibrant community where their children thrive. As one of the leading daycares in Avondale Meadows, the YMCA gives every child the tools they need to succeed in school and in life. We don’t just prepare children for kindergarten; we help them build a strong foundation for lifelong learning, friendships, and success.

Avondale Meadows YMCA Early Learning Program

Youth Development daycare

Program Information

The Avondale Meadows YMCA Early Learning program is a licensed center and a Paths to QUALITY level 3.

2.5 – 5 years

Monday – Friday: 6:30am – 6:00pm

2.5 – 3.5 Year Olds

Y Members: $322
All Others: $352

3.5 – 5 Year Olds

Y Members: $245
All Others: $275

Please be aware: Rates may increase at the start of a new school year.

Yvonne Bronson
Title: Early Learning Director
Email: ybronson@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 parent entrance- back of YMCA 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.
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