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Lynn Palama
Director of Orion Child Care
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Mary Sue Yindra
Director of YMCA Child Care
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Kali Hentges
School Age Child Care Manager
Childcare
Children are like sponges – they watch and absorb knowledge, skills and values from everything and everyone around them. At the Y, we believe the values and skills learned early on are vital building blocks for quality of life and future success. Babies develop trust and security, preschoolers experience early literacy and learn about their world, and school-age kids make friends, learn new skills and do homework. Most importantly, children learn how to be their best selves. That makes for confident kids today, and contributing and engaged adults tomorrow.
Y CHILDCARE
Y CHILDCARE
Y's across the country offer quality child care for infants through preschoolers, enabling parents and family members to go to work knowing their children are in safe, stimulating environments.
We have two locations available to provide care for your children six weeks to five years old, Monday - Friday, 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. For a listing of our current rates, please click HERE to see our program guide.
Childcare Waiting List
When our Y childcare is full, we do keep a waiting list. Prospective parents may add their child(ren) to our waiting list by filling out the form below and dropping it off at the Manitowoc-Two Rivers Y's Childcare Facility or Orion Childcare Facility.
Authorization To Administer Medication
The image below will allow you to print the form needed for the Y Childcare Center to be able to administer medication to your child. Please fill out the form and give to your Child Care teacher when needed.
Child Health Report
The image below will allow you to print the Child Health Report form. Each child under 2 years of age shall have an initial health examination not more than 6 months prior to nor later than 3 months after being admitted to the Child Care Center, and a follow-up health examination at least once every six months after. Children 2 years and up will need a physical every two years. This form must be signed by a physician.
SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN
SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN
If you need care for your elementary school age child(ren), we have programs to help!
The Manitowoc-Two Rivers YMCA offers our SCHOOL-AGE CHILD CARE programs for children in grades K-5 including our before and after school care program and our NO SCHOOL DAYS program when children have off from school.
Important information on the upcoming 2021-2022 school year:
- Before/After School registration is OPEN
- $35 non-refundable registration fee/child
- Return to north and south side hubs
- $141 for 5 days/week, $135 for 4 days/week, $125 for 3 days/week (per am or pm session)
Click HERE for the registration paperwork!
SACC Parent Handbook 
SACC Policy BookAuthorization To Administer Medication
The image below will allow you to print the form needed for the Y Child Care Center to be able to administer medication to your child. Please fill out the form and give to your Child Care teacher when needed.
Authorization to Administer Medication
SUMMER SCHOOL-AGED CARE
SUMMER SCHOOL-AGED CARE
Watch for information on 2022 Y B.R.E.A.K. in Spring of 2022!
Y B.R.E.A.K. Financial Assistance Application
The image below will allow you to print the form needed for the Y Child Care Center to be able to administer medication to your child. Please fill out the form and give to your Child Care teacher when needed.
Authorization to Administer Medication
For information on ENERGYZE, our summer program for children entering 6th through 8th grades, please see our TEEN page.
MANITOWOC PUBLIC SCHOOL'S 4K PROGRAM
MANITOWOC PUBLIC SCHOOL'S 4K PROGRAM
The partnership between the Y and the Manitowoc Public School District allows the Y to serve children who are in 4 year old kindergarten. Please check with the school district regarding registering your child at the Y.
NO SCHOOL DAYS
NO SCHOOL DAYS
CHILD WATCH (DROP-IN BABYSITTING) SERVICE
CHILD WATCH (DROP-IN BABYSITTING) SERVICE
We are doing our best to reopen Child Watch (drop-in babysitting). Due to staffing issues, we do not yet have a date as to when it will reopen. Thank you for your understanding!
PITZ FAMILY FUN CENTER
PITZ FAMILY FUN CENTER
While the Pitz Family Fun Center is temporarily closed, we created this designated area for you to workout, knowing that everyone around you will also be masked at all times. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Treadmills, elliptical, and other machines have been moved into the Pitz Family Fun Center - your NEW designated masks-only workout area for members ages 16 and over.
The YMCA is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.