Child Development Center at Colonial Williamsburg
 It is the philosophy of the YMCA Child Development Center at Colonial Williamsburg that early childhood should be a time of fun, warmth, security, exploring and discovery. Planned within the framework of philosophy and purpose, our curriculum includes sharing and conversation, stories, songs and finger plays, creative art and crafts activities, large muscle activities, cooking projects and exposure to shapes, numbers, colors and letters. Teachers use learning centers in play-based curriculum to offer challenging activities in all developmental areas.
Licensed
The Center is licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Social Services. We have met and must continue to meet all local and state laws pertaining to childcare.
Staff
Several of the staff have degrees in early childhood or elementary education, some have CDA's or are working toward one. All are required to complete 24 hours of training each year.
Staff:Child ratios
Infants - 1:3.3 (6 weeks to 12 months)
Infant/Toddlers - 1:4 (12 to 24 months)
Toddlers - 1:4 (24 to 36 months
Threes - 1:8 (3 to 4 years)
Preschool - 1:10 (4 to 5 years)
Discipline
Rules are centered around character development and the YMCA's core values of CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT and RESPONSIBILITY. Teachers use rules consistently to reinforce positive behavior.
Tuition rates
Please call 757-220-7994 for tuition information. There is a one-time, non-refundable registration fee of $50 due at registration or to be placed on the waiting list. In addition, an annual supply fee of $25 per child is due in September. The summer activity fee of $15 is due in May.
- Colonial Williamsburg employees enjoy a reduction in tuition rates.
- The YMCA accepts payments from Social Services (parents pay the balance).
- Tuition includes breakfast and snack each day, and lunch Monday through Thursday (children bring lunch on Friday).
Registration
To register, get on the wait list, or tour the facility, call the Associate Child Care Coordinator to make an appointment. When registering a child, parent/guardian must bring the following items: birth certificate and most recent physical and immunization records.
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