You'll have the peace mind knowing your child is being well cared for by the YMCA.

Child Care

YMCAs are dedicated to providing high-quality, affordable child care. As the nation's largest provider of child care programs, YMCAs provide family-centered, values-based programs to nurture children's healthy development.

Well-trained staff  provide safe, affordable, high-quality care so you can have peace of mind while you work. Like all Y programs, child care is open to all, with financial aid available. Staff members are partners with parents and other caregivers, working together to help kids grow up healthy, happy and strong.

Way to Grow Preschool
Kid's Place (Licensed Child Care)

Way to Grow Preschool (2.9 to 5 years)

Our California state-licensed preschool program is designed to provide play-based, child-centered curriculum based on developmentally appropriate experiences. Our goal is to provide your child with a safe, caring and cheerful environment in which he or she can make friends, learn new skills and continue to develop self-esteem.

Preschool is available two days per week (Tuesdays / Thursdays); three days per week (Monday / Wednesday / Friday); or five full days per week (Monday through Friday). We are a full-day program with the hours of 7:30 am-6 pm.

Way to Grow Preschool
1501 Oak Ave., Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 962-1527 

Kids Place Licensed Child care (Grades K – 6)

YMCA Kids Place school age child care is a California state-licensed program that operates on school campuses, offering a variety of age-appropriate enrichment and recreational activities. Our child care program delivers stimulating learning experiences in a safe environment that aim to enhance your child’s social, intellectual, physical and emotional development. Daily homework assistance is also provided.

YMCA School Age Child Care is available at the following locations:

For Child Care questions, please contact Saadia Aurakzai, Child Care Program Director, at (650) 429-1344 or saurakzai@ymcasv.org