There's a Y in every family
CHILD CARE YOU CAN TRUST
The Y’s licensed childcare programs in Walla Walla and Milton-Freewater offer kids the support they need to learn, grow and thrive from birth to graduation and beyond.
Early Learning
The Y's Toddler (ages 1-3) and Preschool/Prek Early Learning (ages 3-6) programs are led by experienced and caring staff. Children are encouraged to use their creativity, develop new skills, and play with peers. In Walla Walla the Y offers a unique nature-base preschool where the Y’s yurt serves as base and nature is the classroom. Children in this classroom spend a great time of each day outdoors.
Afterschool Enrichment
The Y works with schools and community partners to extend learning, encourage active play, and give kids in grades K-6 the opportunity to discover what they love.
FAMILIES ARE KEY
We believe that parents are our best partners. We know that when you go to work or school, you want to be sure your child is in a caring and enriching environment. That’s where we come in! We welcome parents to program events and encourage you to be familiar with the CDC’s milestones for early learners.
- Developmental Checklist - 12 Months Old
- Developmental Checklist - 18 Months Old
- Developmental Checklist - 2 Years Old
- Developmental Checklist - 3 Years Old
- Developmental Checklist - 4 Years Old
- Developmental Checklist - 5 Years Old
Additional family resources are found HERE
AFFORDABLE FOR ALL
Every kid deserves the benefits of quality youth programs and family financial situations should not be a barrier to this. We encourage all families to review state subsidy programs designed to reduce the cost of childcare! Learn more about assistance options below, and please don't hesitate to discuss scholarships with Y staff. We are here to help!
The Y accepts Washington state’s Working Connections Child Care (WCCC) and Oregon’s Employment Restated Day Care (ERDC). We also accept the VA’s childcare support and Childcare Aware’s Military Children in Your Neighborhood (MCCYN) fee assistance for eligible families.
WHOLE CHILD DEVELOPMENT
We're dedicated to ensuring children learn how to make healthy food choices and enjoy physical activity through our Healthy Eating and Physical Activity (HEPA) guidelines. The Y is active in the USDA’s nutrition program and offers healthy snacks and meals tips for families. Physical play is a part of every Y program and include age-appropriate, supervised activities that encourage kids to try, explore and enjoy.
WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT
At the Y our core values speak to who we are and how we serve with care, respect, honesty and responsibility. Our programs are inclusive and offer dual language, bicultural events, and a commitment to unleash the potential for all.