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The YMCA is committed to providing safe, affordable, high quality care to the families in our community. YMCA staff are trained individuals with interests in children and their welfare. We follow a quality checklist provided by the YMCA of the USA which represents the highest standards from across the country and exceed the state licensing standards. In addition, YMCA Preschool Programs are implementing the National Association for the Education of Young Children Standards.

We are committed to turning no one away due to an inability to pay the stated fees. Based on available contributed resources, the YMCA provides financial assistance to those in need that wish to participate in YMCA child care programs. Those interested in applying for YMCA financial assistance should contact the YMCA to receive an application form and additional information.

Edgewater CDC 22416 Glass Lane Port Charlotte, FL 33980 Phone: (941) 629-2220 Fax: (941) 624-094 Hours: M-F 6:30am-6pm Director: JJ Jozefiak Ast. Director: Julie DePietrantonio Franz Ross CDC at New Day Church 20212 Peachland Blvd Port Charlotte, FL 33954 Phone: (941) 391-5079 Hours: M-F 6:30am-6pm Director: Linda Britt Charlotte Regional CDC 733 E. Olympia Ave Punta Gorda, FL 33950 Phone: (941) 916-9227 Fax: (941) 916-9228 Hours: M-F 6am-8pm Director: Michelle Zdorow North Port CDC 14601 Tamiami Trail North Port, FL 34287 (941) 429-2088 Hours: M-F 6:30am-6pm Director: Vicky Cuthbertson North Port VPK Academy 5930 Sam Shapos Way North Port, FL 34286 Phone: (941) 240-8877 Fax: (941) 429-4877 Hours: M-F 7am-6pm Director: Lisa Horan

Ages 0-4 years. The YMCA provides infant and preschool care in a safe, nurturing environment. Available at all locations. Scholarships Available! Registration, Supply & T-Shirt fees will apply. Deposit for non-EFT (bank draft) is required.   Members Non-Members Infant: Full-Time $160/week $175/week Infant: 3 days $105/week $120/week Infant: 2 days $70/week $85/week       1 year old: Full-Time $150/week $165/week 1 year old: 3 days $90/week $105/week 1 year old: 2 days $60/week $75/week       2 year old: Full-Time $140/week $155/week 2 year old: 3 days $90/week $105/week 2 year old: 2 days $60/week $75/week       3 year old: Full-Time $130/week $145/week 3 year old: 3 days $90/week $105/week 3 year old: 2 days $60/week $75/week       4 year old: Full-Time $120/week $135/week 4 year old: 3 days $90/week $105/week 4 year old: 2 days $60/week $75/week

FREE! The Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten classroom program provides FREE pre-k for all 4 year olds (by Sept 1) 540 hours Fall/Spring or 300 hours Summer Free! The VPK program is available to everyone regardless of income and follows the Charlotte County or Sarasota School Calendar (depending on location.) The hours are from 9am-12pm or 1pm-4pm. Wrap around care is available from 6:30am-6pm for $75/week members and $100/week non-members. Please call the Child Care center that you would like to attend for details.

NEW! FREE Swim Lessons & Sports for VPK! It is the goal of the Charlotte County YMCA for every child in our community have the skills needed to swim and be safe in a water environment before they enter kindergarten. All children in our YMCA VPK program will receive a one year voucher for free swim lessons and free participation in one of our youth sports programs.

Ages 4-12 Years At our Afterschool Sites, the staff provide a safe and fun atmosphere for families who require care for their children during the school year. Care is provided right on school premises. A snack is provided at each site. Care is provided at six school sites (Deep Creek, East, Sallie Jones, Neil Armstrong, Kingsway and Meadow Park) including Charlotte Harbor Center that serves children with special needs. Scholarships Available! Registration fee will apply. Deposit for non-EFT (bank draft) is required.

School Release Days (SRD)
Our goal is to provide care for those families who require our services for the days school is not in operation. We provide the children with fun activities, guest speakers and field trips. Lunch is provided. Available at our North Port, Bayfront and Edgewater locations. NOTE: On week programs such as Winter and Spring Break the daily fee is not available. Scholarships Available!

This program is for First and Second Grade Students with a teacher recommendation for intensive reading skill improvement. The program provides a reading mentor in a safe and fun atmosphere with SIPPS Reading Program material and a positive exposure to relate literature to students lives through the Making Meaning Program. Volunteer mentors are needed to keep this program running so please contact Julie DiPietrantonio or Melissa Meisner at (941) 629-2220 if you are available to volunteer 2 days per week. Snack is also provided for students. For more information regarding this program, please check our sponsor's websites: Florida's Foundation, Volunteer Florida, and Florida Alliance of YMCAs. Available at Peace River Elementary School. Cost: FREE!

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