TotWatch
Let us watch your little one while you use the Y or go to school at Bay. Pre-registration required.
AGES:: 1 to 7 years old
WHEN: Monday – Thursday: 5 pm - 8 pm
COST: Free for Members and Bay College Students (6+ credits)
The maximum stay for any one child on any given day is 2 ½ hours.
Kinder Lights
Come to the Y for a play date with your little light. This is open for families with young children to come play and socialize with others.
AGES: 0-5 years
WHERE: Wells Childcare and Youth Center
TIME: 10:30-11:30 a.m.
WHEN: 1st & 3rd Thursday every month during school year
COST: FREE to Members $7 General Public Family
After School Activities Club
A safe and fun place for your child after school. It includes fun projects, gym or outdoor games, swim lessons or instruction, nutritious snack and homework time/guidance. Bussing is available to the YMCA Wells Center by local schools.
AGES: 5-10 years
WHEN: Mon thru Fri (During School Year)
TIME: 3:30 - 6:30 p.m.
COST: $40 per child per week
WHERE: Wells Childcare and Youth Center
Enrollment is limited, call to preregister to hold your child’s spot.
Child Care Programs
Full-Day Childcare / Preschool Program
- Fully Licensed
- On Bay College Campus
- Trained & Educated Staff
- 15+ yrs of experience
We provide toddlers and preschoolers with a safe and nurturing environment. Our engaging curriculum helps children reach developmental milestones and prepares them for academic learning.
Benefits of full-time YMCA daycare include swim lessons & gym classes two times a week and a youth membership.
- 2 ½ to 5 years (Monday thru Friday)
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- $160 per week, 2nd Child Discount available.
Two-Day Preschool at Cameron Elementary
Join us in a fun and creative way to develop academic skills through play, arts & crafts and a state approved curriculum. Our classrooms are warm, inviting and most importantly FUN!
AGES: 2 ½ – 4 yrs
COST: $425 – Winter semester
WHEN: Tues and Thurs 9am-12pm
Two Semesters per school year and closings follow school calendar
*Payment plans available.
Call 789-0202 for more information.
Before and After School Care
The YMCA takes a community-wide approach to meeting the needs of the working parents and their children. As a community partner with schools and families, the YMCA ensures that a quality program is provided to all children. This program offers the children an opportunity to participate in age appropriate activities. We offer a daily nutritious snack, homework time and outdoor play.
Bussing is available.
AGES: 5 & Up
WHEN: Monday-Friday 7-9 am; 3-6 p.m.
COST: $35.00 per week for 2018/2019 school year (excluding Wells)
Five convenient locations:
WELLS CHILD CARE & YOUTH CENTER
5775 Main Street, Wells
Phone: 906-789-0202
CAMERON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
803 29th Street, Gladstone
Phone: 906-789-8530
LEMMER ELEMENTARY
700 S 20th Street, Escanaba
Phone: 906-786-6521 x3105
SOO HILL ELEMENTARY
5219 18th Road, Escanaba
Phone: 906-786-6521 x5125
WEBSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1213 N 19th Street, Escanaba
Phone: 906-786-6521 x4131