Provides quality childcare for children ages six weeks through school age (11 years). Open until 9 pm to meet the needs of parents who needing extended care. Preschool is also provided for children ages 3, 4, and 5.

2 Locations:

Downtown - 317 7th Avenue South, Clinton, Iowa 52732 - (563) 244-8340

Lyons - 250 20th Avenue North, Clinton, Iowa 52732 - (563) 242-2110

Offers part- and full-time childcare, preschool services, and extended childcare.

- Infant Education (6 weeks - 15 months): Teachers talk, read, and sing to infants and engage them in play. All activities are designed to ensure social-emotional development, as well as to build problem solving and self-help skills.

- Toddler Education (15 months - 2 years): Daily activities in this program promote language development, problem solving, motor skills, social interaction, and self help skills.

- Early Pre-School (2 - 3 years): Teachers begin encouraging independence, while offering science, math, art, and language development activities. Students also hone social and potty training skills.

- ROE Pre-School (3 - 5 years): Teachers promote math, early literacy, writing, art, science, social studies, technology, and social skills through play-based learning. Teachers design activities to meet the needs and interests of all children.

- Other programs for other age groups are available.

Activities and tutoring during the school year.

Middle School Zone 3:30 pm-6 pm, Monday-Friday (6th-8th graders)

Dinner served from 4:30 pm-5:30 pm (ages 18 and under)

Summer youth programs. (End of May-Beginning of August)

Offers child care, preschool, before/after school, school days out, and summer programs, as well as Early Head Start.

All children six weeks to 12 years old are eligible, depending on space available; financial assistance is available to those who qualify through. Language support is available for those whose first language is not English.

Provides an educationally based after-school/out-of-school programs for students grades K-12 focused on increasing math and reading proficiency, increasing school attendance, as well as decreasing suspensions (in and out of school) and system involvement. This is accomplished through literacy/reading and math classes, individualized homework assistance, career exploration and planning, plus one-to-one and group tutoring sessions. Students are provided instruction by certified teachers, as well as enrichment activities and other social and emotional supports by academic intervention specialists.

Maintains parks and recreational and cultural facilities. Includes The Centre Family Recreation Facility, swimming pools, pavilions, zoo, tennis courts, and other amenities at local parks.

Offers a preschool program and an after school program located at the Centre. See website for extensive information on all facilities and programs.

Provides an after-school care program for children in grades K-6 in Decatur and Maroa-Forsyth Public School Districts. Services include exercise, healthy eating, education, life skills, crafts, games, snacks, and homework help. Tutoring and transportation may be provided for students.

After-School Care for Decatur Public School is located at St. John's Lutheran Church, 2727 N. Union Street, Decatur, IL 62526, Mon-Fri 2 pm-5:30 pm.

Before and After-School Care for Maroa-Forsyth Grade School is located at 641 E. Shafer Street, Forsyth, IL 62535, Mon-Fri 6:30 am-8 am and 3 pm-5:30 pm.

The YMCA After School Care Program operates during most school days out, including most holidays and institute days when Decatur Public Schools - District 61, or Maroa-Forsyth grade schools are closed.

Provides an after-school club program. To be added to the after-hour or summer program at the Ames Club must email [email protected]. To be added to the after-hour or summer program at the Nevada Club email [email protected].

Offers a before and after school care program for school-aged children. Programs include daily homework, activities, school dances are held 2-3 times a month for junior high and high school students, tutoring, mentoring, and summer camps.

Offers recreational activities and sports programs for youth and adults, including fitness classes. Provides youth programs including after-school care and summer camps.

Offers a child care center based on a child-centered curriculum with a strong academic emphasis on reading and math. Age specific programs are available to infants (6 weeks-24 months), toddlers (24-36 months), preschoolers (3-5 years) and for school-age children (kindergarten-5th grade). The facility is fully licensed by the Department of Human Services and is accredited with the National Association for the Education of Young Children NAEYC). The center also participates in the USDA Child and Adult Food Program, providing nutritious meals and snacks.

Provides child care services that include infant/toddler care, preschool education, before and after school programs, foster child care, and protective child care services. Collaborates with Kankakee District #111 to provide Head Start programming to eligible children and their families.

Literacy, educational support, mental health services and referrals to other agencies as needed.

Works to address the holistic needs of each child through:

- A safe environment with caring adult mentors.

- Healthy meals and bags of weekend food.

- A hands-on curriculum with a focus on reading, STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) and classroom readiness.

- Partnerships with other agencies to ensure families' basic needs are met.

- Basic swimming and water safety skills through swimming lessons.

- Behavioral health services and skill building groups.

- Leadership and workforce development opportunities for teen alumni.

- Adult education classes such as ESL, literacy and GED that increase self-sufficiency for parents.

- Opportunities for kids and parents to engage with each other and give back to their community.

- Outdoor learning through the Nature Explore Classroom and gardening clubs.