Effingham Street Family YMCA

4.4(72 reviews on Google)

Preschools & Day Care listing in Portsmouth, VA

About Effingham Street Family YMCA

Effingham Street Family YMCA in Portsmouth is a membership gym and community center with childcare among its services. Program offerings include Early Learning and Preschool, before and after school programs for kids, day camp, drop-in care, overnight camp and School's Out camp. Facilities include an indoor pool, an outdoor pool with an infant wading pool, a sauna, a basketball court and a community coffee bar. Kids can join fitness, martial arts and sports such as basketball and cheer. Financial assistance for membership and programs follows a sliding fee scale based on income. Membership is required, and the building has an accessible entrance, restrooms and parking, along with showers and a swimming pool. Rated 4.4 from 72 Google reviews, 50 of them five stars and 5 one star.

What reviewers mention: friendly staff (10), kids (7), personal training (3), friendly members (3), cleanliness (3), motivating instructor (2), zumba (2), strength gains (2), balance gains (2), fitness goals (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 Effingham Street Family YMCA

What ages does Effingham Street Family YMCA serve?

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

How much does Effingham Street Family YMCA cost?

Effingham Street Family YMCA does not publish its tuition online. Call (757) 399-5511 for current rates, and ask about registration fees and sibling discounts.

Does Effingham Street Family YMCA accept child care subsidies?

Effingham Street Family YMCA has not said whether it accepts child care subsidies. Call (757) 399-5511 to ask. Virginia's Child Care Subsidy Program only pays providers that take part in it, and many localities keep a waitlist.

What are Effingham Street Family YMCA's hours?

Effingham Street Family YMCA offers early drop-off or late pickup.

Are meals included at Effingham Street Family YMCA?

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

Does Effingham Street Family YMCA run a summer camp?

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

What teaching approach does Effingham Street Family YMCA use?

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

Is Effingham Street Family YMCA licensed?

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

Effingham Street Family YMCA is at 1013 Effingham St, Portsmouth, VA 23704. Its phone number is (757) 399-5511. It has a 4.4-star rating from 72 Google reviews.

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