Strengthening Families
By: Kim McDougal, Executive Director, YMCA Childcare Resource Service The Strengthening Families Framework that YMCA Childcare Resource Service has selected to guide our work is an evidence-based approach that identifies […]
Our Commitment to Quality for All
As parents, we make choices every day, and some of them are harder than others: pay the increasingly expensive cost of child care or have enough money to pay this […]
Opportunities to Thrive
“California ranked 36 out of 50 in overall child well-being – the result of placing in the bottom 25% of all domains but health.” – Annie E. Casey Foundation, 2018 […]
National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month Healthy Living Tips
September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, and as a leading community-based organization dedicated to improving health, the YMCA CRS offers the following tips to help families in San Diego […]
Welcoming Week: September 14 – 23, 2018
BEACH & BAY FAMILY YMCAAddress: 4606 Ingraham St, San Diego, CA 92109 An oversized map (3ft x 4ft) of the world will be displayed. Participants will be encouraged to place […]
About YMCA Expanded Learning Programs
YMCA Expanded Learning Programs, a division of the YMCA of San Diego County, provides state and federally funded before and after school programs. We partner with local school districts, […]
About YMCA Childcare Resource Service
At YMCA Childcare Resource Service, we provide a multi-dimensional approach to caring for children. Through various programs, we ensure parents can continue to work, provide for their families, and grow […]
Tips for Open Communication with Parents
Everyday is an opportunity to nurture the relationship between families and child care programs. Drop off and pick up are opportunities to determine how a child is doing at home, how […]
Spring Childcare Curriculum Ideas
“TASTE IT” SPRING FRUIT EDITION Items Needed: Seasonal spring fruits: apricots, blackberries, blueberries, cherries, figs, lemons, loquats, nectarines, oranges, peaches, plums, raspberries, strawberries, etc. Plastic knife Small plates What to […]
Buckle Up!
Effective January 1, 2017: Children under 2 years of age shall ride in a rear-facing car seat unless the child weighs 40 or more pounds OR is 40 or more […]
