Now Enrolling ages 2 years to 5 years

The Piedmont Family YMCA Childcare provides children with real experiences and exposure through a proven learning process. Our licensed, developmentally appropriate program is a self-initiated, hands-on discovery environment that allows children to explore and discover while thinking independently.

A Good Place to Grow a Child
6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday - Friday
Ages: 2 years - Pre-Kindergarten


Our child-centered programming develops imagination, encourages learning and promotes life skills and values;essential building blocks in becoming healhty, happy adults.Classrooms consist of mixed-ages where children particpate in multi-sensory curriculum designed to further their overall development, self-esteem and continued growth of social skills.The Piedmont Family YMCA develpmental approach provides children with positive experiences, support and opportunities they need.

 Learning centers include:

·         Blocks

·         Dramatic Play

·         Manipulatives

·         Arts & Crafts

·         Sensory Table

·         Music & Movement

·         Math & Science

·         Language & Listening

·         Computers

·         Outside Play and more


All materials within the learning centers are multicultural and free of gender bias. Posters, dress-up clothes, puzzles, books and music expose the children to the richness of the cultural diversity within the community.

Character Development is incorporated in our Child Care Program... instilling Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility, in tomorrow's leaders.

For the times you can't be there yourself, the Piedmont Family YMCA supports your efforts to nurture your child's healthy development. Well-trained staff provides safe, affordable, high-quality care so you can peace of mind while you work to help your family succeed.No matter how many hours children spend in child care, family is the most important structure in their lives. At the Piedmont Family YMCA, good child care is good family care.


The YMCA was one of the first national organization to take a stand in the critical areas of child abuse prevention. When parents drop off their children at the Piedmont Family YMCA, they are entrusting us with their greatest treasures. We take that responsibility very seriously. We encourage parents' visits at any time and solicit their input and full involvement in ensuring the safety of all children in our programs.

Director: Brookes M. Sims
Email: bsims@piedmontYMCA.org
Phone: 434-974-9622

Piedmont Family YMCA
442 Westfield Road
Charlottesville, VA 22901


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In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.

To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington DC 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 or (202) 720-6382 (TTY).  USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.