LICENSED CHILD CARE
We provide a safe, engaging and supportive environment for kids to learn, grow and thrive. Our caring and knowledgeable staff is focused on supporting you and your children in their development every step of the way.
With so many demands on today’s families and the increased focus on early brain development, families need all the support they can get to nurture the potential of youth. That’s why child care and early learning programs at the Y focus on holistically nurturing child development by providing a safe and healthy place to learn foundational skills, develop healthy, trusting relationships and build self-reliance through the Y values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
The Dubuque Community YMCA/YWCA is proud to offer a high level of child care services to the Tri-State area. From infant care to grade school, we strive to meet the needs of all families in our community. No one will be turned away due to the inability to pay. Please explore all that we have to offer!
EARLY LEARNING EDUCATION
OUR COMMITMENT TO QUALITY PROGRAMMING
- Department of Human Services-licensed
- Child and Adult Care Food Program participants
- Iowa Quality Rating System (QRS) :: Level 4
- Iowa Early Learning Standards
- Iowa Quality Preschool Program Standards
- Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies (PBIS)
TRAINED STAFF
- CPR-certified
- First Aid-certified
- Mandatory Child Abuse Reporters
- Universal Precautions/ Blood Pathogens-certified
- Criminal background check
OUR LOCATIONS
The Dubuque Community YMCA/YWCA Early Learning Child Care Centers offer quality full-day and partial-day child care for infants through preschoolers, enabling parents and family members to go to work knowing their children are in safe, stimulating environments.
Note: Space is limited at all sites. Please contact us for availability at dcyinfo@dubuquey.org or call 563.556.3371
BOOTH LOCATION – Children 3-5 years of age
GRANDVIEW LOCATION – Children 6 weeks – 5 years of age
Early Learning Center Registration Packet
YEAR-ROUND LEARNING ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:
Fun learning experiences | Swimming | Outdoor play | Science exploration | Additional lessons with youth programming
HAVE AN OLDER CHILD? LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR SCHOOL AGE PROGRAMS.
School Aged Child Care Programs