Help fulfill the wish of a child in your community!

How to Participate:

Select an ornament from the Kids Gift Tree in the lobbies of each branch or click here (Password YMCAKG) for a list of gifts.
Purchase one of the specified gift options.
Return the unwrapped gift with the attached ornament tag by 12/3.

Child Care Programs (six weeks – five years)

Are you seeking high quality, reliable child care services at an affordable price? Look no further than the Y for your child care needs! Our Childcare Centers are fully licensed by the Department of Human Services and participate in Keystone Stars. We provide a safe and secure environment in which children can develop to their fullest potential.

YMCA Early Learning Center – Fleetwood

Conveniently located on the site of the former Richmond Elementary School in Fleetwood, PA. Click here to take the virtual tour.

Reading YMCA Childcare Center

Located in the heart of downtown Reading, PA, our STAR 4 childcare center has offered reliable care to our community since the 1980’s.

Pre-K Counts (3-5 years)

Did you know that 90% of all brain development occurs by age five? That’s why Pre-K Counts!

Our Pre-K Counts Program operates at our Reading YMCA Childcare and provides free, full-day Pre-K to qualifying families in the Greater Reading area. The program serves children ages 3-5 and strives to prepare children for Kindergarten and beyond.

For full eligibility requirements, please click here.

Before and After School Care (K-6)

Send your child somewhere cool before and after school! The YMCA of Reading and Berks County provides care to a variety of school districts at our Keystone STARS rated locations.

While you’re at work, you can rest easy knowing your child is making the most of their time. In each of our programs, students receive homework help, play large group games and sports, learn STEAM subjects through hands-on activities, and keep busy with a variety of other engaging activities!

School’s Out Program- Half Day and Full Day Care

In our School’s Out Half and Full Day Care, we provide a safe, fun place to play and learn to children in kindergarten through sixth grade. While you’re at work, you can rest easy knowing your child is making the most of their time.

Cookie Club at Tri Valley YMCA & Richmond Program Center

Kids learn to make tasty treats and explore new food flavors using whole-food ingredients every week and bring home a sample to share with their families, along with printed recipes the whole family can make together.

Cookie Club is a one-month session with four classes, one per week.

Tuesdays in October

10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22

12:00-1:00 PM

@ Richmond Program Center

Tuesdays in October

10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22

4:00-5:00 PM

@ Tri Valley YMCA

Summer Programs (K-6)

Explore a summer of endless possibility at the Y! The YMCA of Reading and Berks County offers summer day camp and playground programs at 10+ locations across Berks and Lancaster Counties. In all of our programs, we promise plenty of fun in the sun, physical activity, learning opportunities, and swim time or water play.

Kids’ Night Out

PSSSSTTT…. Parents… 🤫 Take the night off! Drop your kids off at our Kids Night Out and enjoy your evening knowing your kids are having a fun night with their friends at the Y! They will enjoy games, crafts, snacks, movies, inflatables, and more!

Interested in Overnight Camp Experience?

Want more information – call South Mountain YMCA Camps at 610-670-2267 or visit www.smymca.org.

Child Care