FAMILY VALUES

With so many demands on the families of today, parents need all the support they can get. That’s why childcare at the Albany Area YMCA means more than just looking after kids. It’s about nurturing their development by providing a safe place for them to learn foundational skills, develop healthy and trusting relationships, and build self-reliance through the YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. We believe the values and skills learned early in a child's development are vital building blocks for quality of life.

The Albany Area YMCA serves the needs of Albany area parents through Afterschool Care, Summer Day Camp, and Childwatch Services. Click on the Afterschool and Summer Day Camp links below to learn more about these programs. 

 Afterschool Care

Summer Day Camp

CHILDWATCH
Childwatch Services are for YMCA members only. Childwatch is FREE with a Family Membership, and available for a small monthly fee with an Adult membership. The current Childwatch schedule for each branch is:

Central Facility
Monday - Thursday: 7:30-11:30 a.m. and 4:30-8 p.m.
Friday: 7:30-11:30 a.m. and 4:30-7 p.m.
Saturday: 9-11 a.m.
Sunday: Childwatch Closed
NOTE: CHILDWATCH WILL BE CLOSED SATURDAY, NOV. 26

Lee Branch
Monday - Thursday: 8:30-11:30 a.m. and 4:30-7 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Saturday & Sunday: Childwatch Closed