Lake County YMCA

Child Care Central

Child Care Central Child Care Central

CHILD CARE YOU CAN TRUST

With so many demands on today’s families, parents need all the support they can get.  That’s why child care at the Lake County YMCA is about more than looking after kids.  It’s about nurturing their development by providing a safe place to learn, developing healthy, trusting relationships and building self-reliance through the Y values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. The Central YMCA offers safe, flexible, affordable and convenient preschool and after-school child care. Our programs are STAR rated and licensed by the Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services. 

STEP UP TO QUALITY 2-STAR AWARD WINNER

Trained Professional Staff • Indoor and Outdoor Physical activity • Group Music Classes • Weekly Swim Lessons • Nutritious Snacks • Holiday Celebrations
  • LOCATION: Central YMCA, 933 Mentor Avenue, Painesville
  • HOURS: Monday through Friday from 7:00am until 5:00pm 

REGISTRATION INFORMATION:

  • Registration Fee (Nonrefundable): $25 per child 
    • NOTE: Please complete the YMCA and ODJFS registration forms located below or pick up copies from the Central YMCA during business hours
    • Payment for child care programs is due the Friday before each week of care
    • Financial assistance is available based on need. Please contact the Child Care Director for more information
    • IMPORTANT: Full time care is available and all children must be toilet-trained to enroll.

For more information or to schedule a visit, please contact the Child Care Director, Michelle Lorton, at 440-579-4743 or mlorton@lakecountyymca.org


 

STEP UP TO QUALITY 1-STAR AWARD WINNER

Safe, Secure Environment • Physical Activity • Positive Adult Role Models • Homework Time • Time to be a Kid • Provide Social Skills/Friendships
 

LOCATIONS: 

PAINESVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT:

  • Chestnut Elementary, Elm Elementary and Maple Elementary

    *Students from Elm are bused to Maple for after school care.

HOURS:  

  • Morning: Monday - Friday from 6:30 am until school starts
  • Afternoon: Monday - Friday from end of school until 6:00 pm
  • Not available on scheduled/unscheduled days off.  See "School Day Off Care" section below.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION:

  • Registration Fee (Nonrefundable): $25 per child 
    • Registration may be completed on-site at the schools(s) or at the Central YMCA
    • NOTE: Please complete the YMCA and ODJFS registration forms located below or pick up copies from the Central YMCA during business hours
    • Payment for child care programs is due the Friday before each week of care
    • Financial assistance is available based on need. Please contact the Child Care Director for more information

For more information or to schedule a visit, please contact the Child Care Director, Michelle Lorton, at 440-579-4743 or mlorton@lakecountyymca.org

Available for closures AND scheduled/unscheduled school days off. Whether it's a snow day or a holiday, you can be sure your child(ren) will be safe and engaged at the Y!  The Central YMCA is here to support you by offering a full day of supervised fun and planned activities include arts and crafts, games, sports, swimming (when available) and more.  

 
LOCATION: Central YMCA 933 Mentor Avenue, Painesville
AGES: Kindergarten - 12 years old
HOURS: 7:00am - 6:00pm (Don't forget to pack a lunch, swimsuit and towel)

FEES:

  • Members:  $40 / $5 Extended Care
  • Non-Members: $60 / $10 Extended Care
  • *IMPORTANT: Extended Care is NOT available on snow days 

To save on enrollment fees, please contact us about a membership

For more information, please call 440-579-4530 or email ehennies@lakecountyymca.org

 

  1. Preschool Registration 2024/2025
  2. School-Age Registration 2024/2025 
  3. School Day Off Registration
  4. ODJFS Child Enrollment
  5. ODJFS Family Information
  6. ODJFS Medical Care Plan
  7. ODJFS Request for Medication
  8. ODJFS Swimming Activities
  9. Routine Field Trip

CENTRAL YMCA
PROGRAMS: Preschool and School Day Off
933 Mentor Avenue
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 579-4743

QUESTIONS? mlorton@lakecountyymca.org

CHESTNUT ELEMENTARY
PROGRAMS: Before and After School Care
341 Chestnut Street
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 322-5350

QUESTIONS? chestnutadmin@lakecountyymca.org

MAPLE ELEMENTARY
PROGRAMS: Before and After School Care
560 W. Jackson
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 213-9150

QUESTIONS? dheath@lakecountyymca.org

ELM ELEMENTARY
PROGRAMS: Before and After School Care
*Students are bused to Maple for after school care

QUESTIONS? dheath@lakecountyymca.org