YMCA of Sandusky County Child Development Centers

YMCA of Sandusky County Child Development Centers offers early care and education, before and after care, weekly swim lessons for ages 3-5, field trips, and meals and snacks during specific times. The program also includes age-appropriate activities for toddlers and preschoolers that focus on social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development. Chromebooks and Smart TVs are in every classroom.

Programs

• YMCA Child Development Center @ YMCA of Sandusky Center — Toddler/Preschool ages 2 1/2–5 years; School aged · Monday–Friday · Provides high-quality early care and education; before and after care available at both centers; weekly swim lessons for ages 3-5; field trips; meals and snacks provided during specific times.
• YMCA Child Development Center @ Hayes Memorial UMC — Toddler/Preschool ages 2 1/2–5 years; School aged · Monday–Friday · Provides high-quality early care and education; before and after care available at both centers; weekly swim lessons for ages 3-5; field trips; meals and snacks provided during specific times.
• Toddler/Preschool — 2 1/2–5 years · Age-appropriate activities to enhance development socially, emotionally, physically and cognitively.
• Preschool — 3–5 years
• School Aged
• School-Age Summer program — Includes daily swimming, weekly fieldtrips and nutritious meals and snacks.

At a glance

• Ages: 2–12 years old
• Facility hours: YMCA Child Development Center @ YMCA of Sandusky Center: Monday–Friday 5:00am–5:30pm; YMCA Child Development Center @ Hayes Memorial UMC: Monday–Friday 5:30am–5:30pm

About the provider

The YMCA of Sandusky County was chartered in 1953, became YMCA of Sandusky County in 1960, and moved to its current location in December 1962. The field house was constructed in 1985, the fitness center opened in 1999, and the second YMCA Child Development Center opened in 2024. Heather Cooper is the Child Development Director, Nik Santoro is the Wellness & Program Director, Christy Witt is the Membership Director, and Abbey Gipe is the Aquatics Coordinator. The program has received the Gold Award from the Ohio Department of Children and Youth, listed as the top award offered. It provides transportation to and from Fremont City and Bishop Hoffman Schools and is open most non-school days, including 2-hour delays, school cancellations, and scheduled school breaks.

The YMCA utilizes county snow emergency levels in determining cancellation of programs or closing. Please call ahead, check the website or Facebook for updates.

Last updated October 26, 2026.