Merrimack Valley YMCA Child Care at South Church

Overview

Merrimack Valley YMCA Child Care at South Church is a YMCA-operated child care site in Andover providing daily early education and care for young children. The site is one of the association’s early education locations and operates as part of the Merrimack Valley YMCA’s child care network.

Curriculum and learning

Early education programs at the association use Creative Curriculum, a play-and-project-based framework that emphasizes hands-on exploration to support whole-child development across literacy, math, science, social-emotional learning and physical skills.

Safety and staff

The association reports routine staff training and background screening, and staff are CPR and First Aid certified.
Facilities use secure entry and regular site inspections and maintenance as part of their safety practices.
The Merrimack Valley YMCA maintains an association-wide child protection policy and has earned Praesidium Accreditation for abuse-prevention practices.

Meals and family supports

Families at the South Church site are asked to provide meals and snacks from home. The association also offers enrollment-related benefits such as a complimentary YMCA membership for every enrolled child and accepts child care vouchers and contracts.

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Merrimack Valley YMCA Child Care at South Church

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