Meriden YMCA Martin Gaffey Child Care Center
66 Crown Street
Meriden, CT 06450
Contact: Mary-Jo Dipasquale
Phone: (203) 235-8906
Email: mdipasquale@meridenymca.org
About Our Program
- For 6 weeks to 36 months
- High quality nurturing programs
- Fun and learning in a safe environment
- TeachingStrategies® tadpoles® communication system to see your child’s daily activities and photos
- Infant formula, nutritious breakfast, lunch and snack included
- Care4Kids accepted
- Sliding fee based service for those who qualify
Meet Our Director
Mary-Jo Dipasquale, Child Care Director
Meriden YMCA Martin Gaffey Child Care Center and Little Panthers Preschool
I have been with the Y forty-one years. I started in college as a camp counselor at Mountain Mist Day Camp. After I graduated from Southern with my degree in early childhood education, I came back to the Y and have spent my career here. I’ve had many roles and worked with children at camp, in before and after school care and preschool. I now have former students bringing their children to our program and one of our board members was in my preschool program.
I love working with kids and helping them learn and grow. I also love when we can help their families. We get such joy at Christmas time connecting families to resources whether it is a holiday dinner from the Y or presents from the United Way Giving Tree. I truly feel like I was put on this earth to work with children.