Child Care
Afterschool
Where can children meet other children, finish homework without a hassle, do arts and crafts and play outdoors? How can parents find peace of mind that their children are in a safe, fun atmosphere that models and teaches the YMCA four core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility? In the Fairfield YMCA Afterschool Program! We offer 2 to 5 day options as well as a 1 day option for Kindergarten early dismissal day and full school early dismissal days. Transportation is provided from all Fairfield Public elementary schools and scheduled early dismissals are included. State Licensed.
Ages:
K-5th grades
Online registration not available. Contact Terry McLaren at tmclaren@cccymca.org for more information.
Preschool Programs
Our programs for 2 year olds include:
Play Days – A school year half day program that includes sustained independent and group free play, story time, arts and crafts, music and creative movement.
Sunshine Club – A summertime program with lots of outdoor play, arts and crafts, story time and special visitors such as musicians, petting zoo and more.
Tiny Tot Nursery School – A program for 3s, 4s, and Pre-K children that includes swim lessons, instructional gym, music, art, science, and kindergarten readiness.
P.L.A.Y. – Play and Learn At the YMCA is an afternoon enrichment program for preschoolers that includes circle time, lunch, playground time, gym, and arts and crafts.
Fairfield Play Days Handbook Agreement Registration
Fairfield Preschool Parent Handbook Agreement Registration
Payment Authorization form
For more information about our child care programs, contact Terry McLaren, Director of Child Care at 203 255 2834 x 2315 or tmclaren@cccymca.org.
School Year Adventurers
School Year Adventurers is an after school program designed to engage students in 5th through 7th grades. The program includes help with effective time management for school assignments, ongoing community outreach and service, group games with relaxed competition such as dodgeball, ultimate frisbee, flag football and more. We welcome 5th graders in all Fairfield Public Schools and 6th and 7th graders in Tomlinson and Roger Ludlow Middle Schools.
Vacation Fun Club
Enjoy your days off from school at our Vacation Fun Club!
Vacation Club Registration Form
Cost:
Members:
$35 per half-day
$65 per full day
Child Watch
Ages: 3 months – 6 years
A safe and fun YMCA staff supervised area where parents with a Family Membership can leave their children to play and enjoy activities while they participate in programs on-site.
Days & Times:
Monday – Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Cost:
Free with Family Membership