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CHILD CARE

Giving All Children The Opportunity To Succeed

At the Y, we believe all kids deserve the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve. In our wide-range of child care program offerings, children are cultivating the values, skills and relationships that lead to positive behaviors, better health and educational achievement.

Availability changes throughout the year, and families are encouraged to apply and join the waitlist down below to be notified of openings.

The YMCA offers care to children six weeks through 4th grade with a variety of program options:

  • PRESCHOOL TRANSPORTATION Children attending a.m. or p.m. preschool at Forest City Elementary School are transported by school bus between the Hanson Family Life Center and elementary school. 
  • SUMMER CAMP at the Y is our summer programming children finishing Pre-k/Kindergarten through 4th grade.

Child care programs at the Y are for everyone. While we don’t offer financial assistance for child care, we do participate in the DHS Child Care Assistance program.  Our programs are licensed by the Iowa Department of Human Services and meet or exceed the state standards. 

Classroom staff are chosen for their nurturing abilities, experience with children and their educational background. We look for staff who are positive, patient and loving towards all children. Staff are required to attend ten hours of pre-service training and six hours of job-related training after their first year. All staff are trained in CPR, First Aid, Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect, and Universal Precautions

Ready to get started? 

To join the waitlist, click Apply Here under your preferred location, then sign in or create an account to complete the process.

Hanson Family Life Center

Located at 306 S 6th St, Forest City, IA and serves children ages six weeks through school age.
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Kids Club

Located at the Forest City YMCA 106 W I St, Forest City, IA and serves children kindergarten through 4th.
Apply here

Hours Of Operation

Monday-Friday: 5:30a.m. to 5:30p.m.

Contact 

Director of Childcare Lisa Olson

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (641) 585-5187

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