Serving families and children from infancy through 5th grade.

We consider it a great privilege every time families choose the Attleboro Norton YMCA to be their child care partner. At the Y, we aim to provide more than just great care. Our goal is to support children and their families as they develop and grow.

Questions or Ready to Enroll?

Please fill out our Interest Form and we will get back to you within 1-2 days!

Our Child Care Program Mission:

Childcare Program Overview Guide


Full-Day Programs

All students must be enrolled as Y Members.

NATURE’S PLAYGROUND PRESCHOOL PROGRAM (Click to Learn More)

Ages:  3 – 5 years (must be potty trained)
Schedule:  Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Norton Outdoor Center
Weekly Fee: $325
2 Day: $160 | 3 Day: $210

INFANT PROGRAM

Ages:  6 weeks–15 months
Schedule:  Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Location: Pleasant Street Branch
Weekly Fee: $335
2 Day: $180 | 3 Day: $240

TODDLER PROGRAM

Ages:  15 months – 2 years, 9 months
Schedule:  Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Location: Downtown Branch and Pleasant Street Branch
Weekly Fee: $310
2 Day: $160 | 3 Day: $210

PRESCHOOL PROGRAM

Ages: 2 years, 9 months – 5 years
Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Location: Downtown Branch and Pleasant Street Branch
Weekly Fee: $280
2 Day: $140 | 3 Day: $180

PRE-K PROGRAM

Ages: 4 – 5 years
Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Location: Downtown Branch
Weekly Fee: $280
2 Day: $140 | 3 Day: $180

For More Information:

General Inquiries:  Lisa Reynolds, Childcare Director at ereynolds@attleboroymca.org and (508) 409-0783.
Registration/Billing Questions:  Lisa Vecchioli, Billing Specialist at lvecchioli@attleboroymca.org or (508) 409-0753.

Enrollment is accepted year round, depending upon availability. Financial assistance is available, thanks to donations made through the Y’s Annual Campaign. Third-party payments and state vouchers are also accepted. Our Preschool Programs are licensed through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care, license number 808364.

April Vacation Care

School Age Vacation Care – Pleasant Street & Norton Outdoor Center

Adventure awaits! Are you looking for some fun for your school-aged child during April school vacation? Join us for engaging activities like gym games, arts & crafts, swimming AND field trips at the Pleasant Street Branch AND Norton Outdoor Center!

April Vacation:

April 15 – 19
8:00-5:00 PM
Pleasant Street Branch & Norton Outdoor Center

Schedule and Field Trip Options:

Monday – Pleasant Street Branch
Tuesday – Norton Outdoor Center (Mad Science Show)
Wednesday – Pleasant Street Branch (Field Trip to Urban Air; $20 extra charge)
Thursday – Norton Outdoor Center
Friday – Pleasant Street Branch

Register Online

Contact: Andrea Berardi Aberardi@attleboroymca.org


School Age Vacation Care – Downtown

Join us for a week of fun, learning, and adventure at Kid’s Club! Each session will be filled with exciting activities designed to engage and inspire young minds.

April Vacation Kids Club:

April 15 – 19
AM Session 9:00 – 12:00 PM
PM Session 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Downtown Branch

Activities:

Kids will enjoy a 30-minute swim lesson to improve their water skills and build confidence in the pool.

After the swim, it’s time for STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) exploration where children will embark on hands-on learning adventures, sparking creativity and critical thinking.

Next, get ready to move with our Sport or Fitness lesson, where kids will participate in fun games and exercises to promote physical activity and teamwork.

Kids should arrive in their bathing suits and bring a change of clothes, a towel, a water bottle, and a few snacks to refuel their energy.

Register Online

Contact: Cara Ting CTing@attleboroymca.org


Basketball Clinics – Downtown

A one-day basketball clinic is a short, intensive program designed to improve basketball skills and knowledge for participants. These clinics are often conducted by experienced coaches, former players, or basketball organizations. The goal is to provide focused training and instruction in a condensed timeframe.

Ages: K – 6th

Wednesday of April Vacation:

Wednesday, April 17
9:00 AM-12:00 PM

Register Online

Contact: Matt Church mchurch@attleboroymca.org


Lifeguard Trainings – Downtown

Classroom and Pool sessions. There are 8 1/2 hours of online work required for this class, most of which must be completed before the first day. Information on this portion will be sent upon registration here. Certifications are YMCA Lifeguard, HSI Basic Life Support, HSI Adult and Pediatric First Aid and HSI Emergency Oxygen.

Ages: 16+

April 16 – 19
8:30-5:00 PM
Downtown

Register Online


Nature’s Playground Preschool at the Norton Outdoor Center

Our beautiful outdoor classroom offers a wide variety of habitats – including forest, field, wetlands, and riverfront. Our goal is to spend at least 80% of your child’s day outside, learning through natural exploration. Our outdoor classroom has three areas with overhead shelter to protect from light rain and snow and will act as a homebase for our daily adventures. Our indoor classroom provides an engaging and safe space for activities during severe weather.

Upcoming Open House:

January 28, 2024
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Schedule A Tour:

Contact Catherine Desjardins at cdesjardins@attleboroymca.org to schedule your tour.

Questions or Ready to Enroll?

Please fill out our Interest Form and we will get back to you within 1-2 days!

Ages:

3 to 5 Years

Schedule:

September to June
Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Fee Schedule:

                   Y Members | Non-Members
5 Days:       $325                $355
3 Days:       $210                $240
2 Days:       $160                $190

  • Enrollment is accepted year-round, depending upon availability.
  • Financial assistance is available, thanks to donations made through the Y’s Annual Campaign.
  • Third-party payments and state vouchers are also accepted.

Curriculum

Because we believe that all kids deserve the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve, the Y is for Youth Development.

  • Children will develop a lifelong relationship with the outdoors through nature-based learning.
  • Free choice activities and guided experiences allow children to expand their math, science, and language skills while exploring learning in the natural world.
  • Children’s natural curiosity is encouraged through inquiry-based, multi-sensory activities.
  • Activities are grounded in best practice early childhood standards.

Enrollment Timeline

2023-2024 Current School Year:

Please fill out our Interest Form and we will get back to you in 1-2 business days.

2024-2025 School Year:

Existing Families and Family Alumni: December 1 – 15, 2023

Re-enrollment of current and former families

New Family Enrollment: December 15, 2023

If your child will be between 3 – 5 years old by September 1, 2024, please fill out our Interest Form. You will be invited to visit the school for a tour and to meet with one of our teachers or directors to discuss our unique outdoor curriculum. If you would like to proceed, you will be given next steps to finalize your child’s enrollment.

If no spot is available, you will be placed on our Wait List (see below).

Wait List

Once we are full, we will maintain a waitlist for the upcoming school enrollment cycle.

General Inquiries:

Jennifer Maltese, Executive Director
Norton Outdoor Center
(508) 222-7292 or jmaltese@attleboroymca.org

Registration/Billing Questions:

Lisa Vecchioli, Childcare Billing Specialist
(508) 409-0753 or lvecchioli@attleboroymca.org

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