Learning, Growing, and Thriving at the Y

We believe the values and skills learned early on are vital building blocks for quality of life. Because of the Y community, children are taking more interest in learning and making smarter life choices. At the Y, children learn their ABC’s, learn to share, learn about sportsmanship, and most importantly, learn how to be themselves. That makes for confident children today and contributing and engaged adults tomorrow.

What We Have To Offer

School Break Camp: Full and Half-Day

School Break Camp is run by the Capital District YMCA where programming is provided during school holidays.  There is an additional charge for this program. The Capital District YMCA childcare programs are NOT offered during the following holidays for the school year: Labor Day, Columbus Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, and Memorial Day.

Snow Days

For snow day protocol, please refer to your Site or Childcare Director.

Parent Resources and Handbook

To pay your bill, view the attendance policy, or find additional information about our childcare locations, please visit our parent resource page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Want to know what makes us different than other childcare sites, or what our staff to child ratio is? Check out our FAQ page.

Childcare Billing Questions and Contact Info

Monthly payments for Y’s Time can be made by automatic draft, cash, online, or by mailing check to Childcare Billing Capital District YMCA 465 New Karner Road Albany, NY 12205.  Please print your child’s name in the memo section of your check.  Because the Capital District YMCA processes checks as electronic funds transfers, the check will appear as a debit on your statement, and you will not receive a cancelled check.

As a reminder, in an effort to go green we will not mail a bill each month.  All payments are due by the 1st of each month.  Payments received after the 8th will receive a $25 late fee.  If your payment is not received by the 15th, your child will be removed from the program. 

If you have any additional questions, contact the Childcare Billing Department at childcarebilling@cdymca.org or call 518.869.3500.