About CRS
YMCA Childcare Resource Service (CRS) is a department of the YMCA of San Diego County. We are a social service department providing free and low-cost services to the community with a focus on child care.
We are leaders in meeting the needs of families, early childhood education programs, and the child care provider community through an array of comprehensive countywide services.
For families we offer:
- Free child care referrals
- Access to our resource library that has the latest trends in child development
- Expert advice on children’s health and behavior
- Subsidized child care for low-income families who qualify
We support families with children with special needs by providing:
- Respite care for families connected to the Regional Center and United States Navy
- Specialized child care searches to create the best possible match for a family’s needs
For child care providers and early childhood educators, we provide:
- Opportunities to network with other providers and educators
- Access to various tools such as referrals to their programs, and coaching on healthy eating and physical activity
- Training opportunities to enhance the quality of child care programs through health and safety training, new curriculum for center and home based programs, best practices and training to start a licensed child care business
Our Staff
YMCA Childcare Resource Service: 619-521-3055
Administration
- Executive Director: Kim McDougal
- Executive Manager: Shelby Gomez
- Human Resources: Adriana Morales
- Marketing: Joangrace Espiritu
- Research & Evaluation: Ariana Steck
Programs
- Family Support Services Program: Abby Shull
- Provider Support Services & County Subsidy Contracts: Alma Vargas
- Resource and Referral: Laurie Han
- Strengthening Families: Aimee Zeitz