The Meriden YMCA Infant and Toddlers programs create a safe, nurturing environment for families and children to grow together. We enjoy accompanying parents through their journey and the developmental milestones during the growth and development period most crucial from infancy to toddlerhood. Our goal is to assist children in developing their social, emotional, cognitive, and physical skills while preparing for a sound educational future.
- High quality, nurturing programs
- Fun and learning in a safe environment
- Infant formula, nutritious breakfast, lunch and snack included
- Sliding scale available for those who qualify
- Care4Kids accepted
We three options for your family. Please see below.
Meriden YMCA Early Learning Center
12 Johnson Avenue, Meriden, CT 06451
Contact: Raquel Diaz
Phone: (203) 440.3254
Email: rdiaz@meridenymca.org
The Meriden YMCA Early Learning Center seeks to serve the community by providing a proven, safe, learning environment. Within the classroom we make it possible for teachers to teach and children to learn. Providing quality supervision outside of the home for all children we can assure that these children are adequately prepared for preschool and beyond.
This state of the art childcare center creates a comfortable, secure environment which allows for children to develop his or her sense of self-esteem, sense of belonging, and a sense of accomplishment. Our program encourages all families to develop a partnership where we can work together to support each child optimal growth and development. Experienced teaching staff knows just what to do to provide a safe and loving environment for your infant to develop into a prepared toddler.
Our staff provides enriching language and vocabulary skills through daily activities such as group discussions and conversations. We strive to develop an atmosphere that allows children to begin making their own choices, teaching them through hands on play. Each day is filled with activities to foster your child’s growth and development in all areas of the curriculum.
We accept Care4kids and offer a sliding fee based service to those who qualify. All children are offered a nutritious breakfast, lunch and snack daily.
Learn more about our program:
- 2021 Welcome to the Meriden YMCA Early Learning Center
- 2021 Meriden YMCA Early Learning Center Photo Tour
- All About our Infant Room
- Toddler Time
- Infant and Toddler Handbook
- Why Parents Like Our Program
Meriden YMCA Infant and Toddler Learning Center
95/99 Main Street, Meriden, CT 06451
Contact: Melissa
Phone: (203) 379.0651
The Meriden YMCA Infant and Toddler Learning Center seeks to serve the community by providing a proven, safe, learning environment. Within the classroom we make it possible for teachers to teach and children to learn. Providing quality supervision outside of the home for all children we can assure that these children are adequately prepared for preschool and beyond.
This state of the art childcare center creates a comfortable, secure environment which allows for children to develop his or her sense of self-esteem, sense of belonging, and a sense of accomplishment. Our program encourages all families to develop a partnership where we can work together to support each child optimal growth and development. Experienced teaching staff knows just what to do to provide a safe and loving environment for your infant to develop into a prepared toddler.
Our staff provides enriching language and vocabulary skills through daily activities such as group discussions and conversations. We strive to develop an atmosphere that allows children to begin making their own choices, teaching them through hands on play. Each day is filled with activities to foster your child’s growth and development in all areas of the curriculum.
We accept Care4kids and offer a sliding fee based service to those who qualify. All children are offered a nutritious breakfast, lunch and snack daily.
- Click here to hear why parents love this program.
- View Our Video for a Virtual Tour.
- Infant and Toddler Handbook
Meriden YMCA Little Rascals Day Care
43 Swain Avenue, Meriden CT 06450
Contact: Heather Volpe
Phone: (203) 630.0039
Email: hvolpe@meridenymca.org
Here's what parents say about Little Rascals:
“I love it there! My daughter is always happy to go to daycare!”
“Great place. Awesome staff. Wonderful experience for the kids.”
“They are great! The staff is wonderful!”