YMCA Preschool is a licensed childcare program, and offers new lessons to kids every day! We have the best staff available, and we are constantly developing new learning opportunities for your kids. Plus, since YMCA Preschool is in our state of the art facility, kids have so much more to do than anywhere else in Pueblo!

Take a look at Preschool Plus as well. It allows your child to spend more time with friends and Y staff in our fun, enriching environment!

Ages

YMCA Preschool is for children ages 3-6 (must be toilet trained).

Schedule

YMCA offers multiple options for preschool.

The Preschool Plus Program is run by licensed professionals and serves preschool-aged children (3-6). Options are available for all-day care (6 hours or more) or part time care (less than 6 hours). Parents have the option to enroll in both Preschool and Preschool Plus. Children enrolled in Preschool Plus must bring a cold-style lunch, two snacks and blanket, depending on the hours they will be in the program. Please note: We are a nut-free facility. No microwave available. 

Child Watch is a drop-in program for children ages 6 months to 10 years. Child Watch is held at our indoor play area and is overseen by Y staff. Phase 3 of reopening no longer requires reservations! We're allowed a max of 10 kids, per hour on a first come, first serve basis.

Our Child Watch staff is fully background checked, fingerprinted, and CPR/First Aid trained! We've got the best team in town. 
Child Watch is a free service to members and guests of the Pueblo YMCA.

Child Watch Hours:

Weekdays: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. & 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Saturdays: Temporarily Unavailable

Sundays: Closed

Rules & Guidelines

• Ages 6 months to 10 years old
• Please ensure your child has socks to wear in Child Watch
• 1-hour time limit (Temporary time restriction)
• Maximum of 10 kids per hour; first come, first serve.
  • Maximum of 20 kids allowed T/TH evenings from 5pm-7pm 
• Parents/Guardians must stay on the YMCA campus.
• Please bring your photo ID when you sign in/out your child

We continue to partner with District 60 and District 70 during these uncertain times. We will adjust our programs accordingly. Please check back here for information. 

The YMCA of Pueblo is proud to offer convenient and affordable School-Age Care Programs.  We have several options for the times when school is not in session; after school care, Fridays at the Y, and Bonus Days. We partner with you to nurture your child’s healthy development. Our staff provides safe, affordable, high-quality care. We give kids the encouragement they need to take initiative and tools that help improve school performance and behavior. We instill them with a sense of self-confidence, self-esteem, and a healthy dose of happiness. 

Please note: We are a nut-free facility. 

Activities

• Arts & crafts
• Sports
• Homework help
• Creative & constructive activities
• Possible field trips and swimming is scheduled

Registration

The Y Child Care is a licensed program, so you must sign registration forms in person at the Y. Feel free to call us with any questions at 719.543.5151 x 265 or email [email protected]

You must pay your first month at the time of registration. $10 late fee per child for late payments. $20 non-sufficient funds fee applies to all returned payments. Parent Packet and shot records are due at the time of registration. 30 day grace period for Well Child Check/Physical Form.

We are proud to partner with Villa Bella Expeditionary School to offer an enriching, school-age program for your kids. We work with you to help nurture your child's healthy development. Our staff provides safe, affordable, high-quality care. We give kids the encouragement they need to take initiative, plus tools that help improve school performance and behavior. We instill a sense of self-confidence, self-esteem and a healthy dose of happiness.

After School Care 

Monday-Thursday, 3-6 p.m.

Monthly Pricing:

To register fill out the registration form below and either email it to [email protected] or drop off at the Y's main lobby front desk. Review the Parent Packet to learn more about our policies. For questions, please give us a call at 719-543-5151 ext. 263

Villa Bella Registration 2020 8.10.20

Have some time for yourselves! 

Parents Night Out at the YMCA is your chance to enjoy your own time. Go out to dinner, enjoy a movie, take an evening hike...whatever you want! Drop your kids off, go enjoy your evening while your kids play here, then pick them up! Kids will play games and sports, and exercise their creativity with arts and crafts! Dinner will be served, and kids will wind down with a movie later in the night.