At the YMCA of Montclair, we offer a critical childcare solution for working parents in our community, because we believe every parent deserves peace of mind and every child deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential.
On school days, our team cares for more than 1,200 children at 19 public schools — and our “Staycation” program is a crucial safeguard for working parents in need of full-day childcare during school breaks. Most importantly, we ensure that cost is never a barrier for families in need of financial assistance to send their children to our programs.
In 2024, the YMCA of Montclair awarded more than $170,000 in school age childcare scholarships to give kids a safe place to learn and play after school.
When you give to our Y’s Child Care Scholarship Fund, you provide a support system for working parents and empower children with access to the resources and relationships they need to thrive. Your contribution means that kids continue to learn and grow after the school day ends with the opportunity to:
- Build character and self-confidence
- Receive homework help
- Harness creativity
- Develop new friendships
- Explore enriching activities such as STEM, the arts, and sports.
We need your help to ensure we can continue to provide our neighbors with this essential support. Please consider giving families the tools they need to succeed with a gift to the Child Care Scholarship Fund — 100% of your tax-deductible donation goes to work building bright futures and bridging gaps for families beyond the bell.
