YMCA Alexandria

4.0(125 reviews on Google)

Preschools & Day Care listing in Alexandria, VA

About YMCA Alexandria

YMCA Alexandria is a community nonprofit on Monroe Avenue, part of the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington, and its roots in the city go back to 1844. It combines a gym and swimming pool with child care, summer camps, kids sports, fitness classes, community health programs and nutrition counseling. Child care here includes school-age programs with before and after school care for kindergarten through 5th grade, with transportation and homework help, tutoring and STEM-based learning activities. Summer camp options are offered in Alexandria. Members get discounted child care and camps, and a needs-based scholarship and subsidy program helps families who could not otherwise afford the programs. The building opens at 5:30 am Monday to Thursday and runs until 10 pm, with shorter hours on Friday and weekends. Rated 4.0 from 125 Google reviews, 85 of them five stars and 26 one star. Parents of infants and preschoolers should call to confirm what early learning is offered at this location.

What reviewers mention: friendly staff (21), clean facility (6), swimming lessons (5), friendly instructors (5), childcare (5), zumba class (3), sauna (3), youth mentoring group (2), free weights (2), family membership (2)

Services and details

  • Accepts child care subsidies

    Yes

  • Early drop-off or late pickup

    Yes

  • STEM or STEAM

    Yes

  • Enrichment programs

    Yes

  • Summer camp

    Yes

No information yet on preschool program, pre-K class, infants and toddlers, tuition listed, waitlist, montessori, reggio Emilia, spanish immersion, meals provided, states an accreditation. The website did not say; call and ask.

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Questions parents ask about YMCA Alexandria

What ages does YMCA Alexandria serve?

YMCA Alexandria has not published the ages it takes. Call (703) 838-8085 to ask.

How much does YMCA Alexandria cost?

YMCA Alexandria does not publish its tuition online. Call (703) 838-8085 for current rates, and ask about registration fees and sibling discounts.

Does YMCA Alexandria accept child care subsidies?

Yes. YMCA Alexandria says it accepts child care subsidies or certificates. Virginia's Child Care Subsidy Program pays part of the cost for eligible families at participating providers; families apply on CommonHelp or at their local department of social services and pay a copayment. Confirm your eligibility and the school's participation before you enroll.

What are YMCA Alexandria's hours?

YMCA Alexandria offers early drop-off or late pickup.

Are meals included at YMCA Alexandria?

YMCA Alexandria has not said whether meals are included. Ask whether you need to pack lunch and snacks.

Does YMCA Alexandria run a summer camp?

Yes. YMCA Alexandria runs a summer camp. Ask about dates, ages and whether current students get first choice of spots.

What teaching approach does YMCA Alexandria use?

YMCA Alexandria offers a STEM or STEAM focus and enrichment programs. A visit is the best way to see how that looks in the classroom.

Is YMCA Alexandria licensed?

This guide does not check licenses. Look up YMCA Alexandria in the Virginia Department of Education's Search for Child Care tool (linked from childcare.virginia.gov) to see its license or exemption and its inspection reports.

Where is YMCA Alexandria and how do I contact it?

YMCA Alexandria is at 420 E Monroe Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301. Its phone number is (703) 838-8085. It has a 4.0-star rating from 125 Google reviews.

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