Blocker Norfolk Family YMCA

4.3(154 reviews on Google)

Preschools & Day Care listing in Norfolk, VA

About Blocker Norfolk Family YMCA

Blocker Norfolk Family YMCA is a nonprofit YMCA branch in Norfolk with a large aquatics area: an indoor pool, hot tub, sauna and steam room, plus lap swim with and without reservations and water walking. It also has racquetball, family changing rooms, locker rooms, a nursing area, a member lounge and a community coffee bar. The Block Community Cafe is a teen initiative that teaches the basics of business and customer service. Child care options include early learning and preschool, before and after school care for children at nearby schools, day camp, drop in care and a School's Out camp. Kids fitness, martial arts and dance classes are offered, and winter sports registration is open for basketball, cheer and more. Garage parking can be added for $10 a month. Rated 4.3 from 154 Google reviews, 107 of them five stars and 14 one star.

What reviewers mention: friendly staff (14), cleanliness (9), sauna (7), child care (5), classes (3), lifeguard (3), clean facility (2), value for money (2), variety of equipment (2), swim lessons (2)

Services and details

  • Preschool program

    Yes

  • Early drop-off or late pickup

    Yes

  • Enrichment programs

    Yes

  • Summer camp

    Yes

No information yet on pre-K class, infants and toddlers, accepts child care subsidies, tuition listed, waitlist, montessori, reggio Emilia, spanish immersion, sTEM or STEAM, meals provided, states an accreditation. The website did not say; call and ask.

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Questions parents ask about Blocker Norfolk Family YMCA

What ages does Blocker Norfolk Family YMCA serve?

Blocker Norfolk Family YMCA takes preschool-age children. Ask about openings for your child's age before you visit.

How much does Blocker Norfolk Family YMCA cost?

Blocker Norfolk Family YMCA does not publish its tuition online. Call (757) 622-9622 for current rates, and ask about registration fees and sibling discounts.

Does Blocker Norfolk Family YMCA accept child care subsidies?

Blocker Norfolk Family YMCA has not said whether it accepts child care subsidies. Call (757) 622-9622 to ask. Virginia's Child Care Subsidy Program only pays providers that take part in it, and many localities keep a waitlist.

What are Blocker Norfolk Family YMCA's hours?

Blocker Norfolk Family YMCA offers early drop-off or late pickup.

Are meals included at Blocker Norfolk Family YMCA?

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

Does Blocker Norfolk Family YMCA run a summer camp?

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

What teaching approach does Blocker Norfolk Family YMCA use?

Blocker Norfolk Family YMCA offers enrichment programs. A visit is the best way to see how that looks in the classroom.

Is Blocker Norfolk Family YMCA licensed?

This guide does not check licenses. Look up Blocker Norfolk Family YMCA 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 Blocker Norfolk Family YMCA and how do I contact it?

Blocker Norfolk Family YMCA is at 312 W Bute St, Norfolk, VA 23510. Its phone number is (757) 622-9622. It has a 4.3-star rating from 154 Google reviews.

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