Texas Children’s greatest priority throughout our response to COVID-19 has been protecting the health and safety of our patients and our people. As part of this effort, we are working hard to provide our team members with resources and support for navigating this evolving situation both professionally and personally – including assistance with the child care needs that many of you may have at this time. To help you meet those needs, Texas Children’s has partnered with the YMCA of Greater Houston to provide temporary child care for our employees.
What is YMCA Child Care Services?
Beginning Thursday, March 26, several YMCA locations began providing child care services for the following age groups:
Children: Ages 5 to 12 Years
Program will run from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. daily
45 spots available per site on a first-come, first-served basis (see below for locations across the Houston area)
Various fun enrichment activities such as arts, crafts, games, literacy, STEA(rts)M program in partnership with the Children’s Museum and more
Lunch and afternoon snacks to be provided by the Houston Food Bank
If the Houston Food Bank is unable to provide meals, you will be notified in advance to provide necessary meals for each child daily
For additional information, please email daycamp@ymcahouston.org
Children: Ages 3 to 4 Years
Infants: Ages 12 Months to 35 Months
Care will be provided at YMCA sites designated for early care (see below for locations)
Program will run from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. daily
45 spots available per site on a first-come, first-served basis
For additional information, please email childrensacademy@ymcahouston.org
Who is eligible?
All Texas Children’s employees and our Baylor partners based at Texas Children’s can participate in this temporary child care option.
Where are the YMCA child care locations?
Below are a list of current YMCA child care locations. YMCA will continue to assess community needs and may potentially open new sites in the future.
Children: Ages 5 to 12 Years
Houston Texans YMCA
5202 Griggs Road
Houston, TX 77021
713.748.5405
D. Bradley McWilliams YMCA
19915 SH 249
Houston, TX 77070
281.469.1481
The Woodlands Family YMCA @ Shadowbend
6145 Shadowbend Place
The Woodlands, TX 77381
281.367.9622
Fort Bend Family YMCA
4433 Cartwright Road
Missouri City, TX 77459
281.499.9622
Vic Coppinger Family YMCA
2700 YMCA Drive
Pearland, TX 77581
281.485.6805
Weekley Family YMCA
7101 Stella Link Blvd
Houston, TX 77025
713.664.9622
Mark A. Chapman YMCA
1350 Main Street
Katy, TX 77494
281.665.1213
Lake Houston YMCA
2420 West Lake Houston Parkway Kingwood, TX 77339
281.360.2500
(Opens Monday, March 30)
Children: Ages 3 to 4 Years
Infants: Ages 12 Months to 35 Months
The Woodlands Family YMCA @ Shadowbend
6145 Shadowbend Place
The Woodlands, TX 77381
281.367.9622
Texas Medical Center YMCA
5614 H. Mark Crosswell, Jr.
Houston, TX 77021
713.747.2173
Wendel D. Ley Family YMCA
15055 Wallisville Rd.
Houston, TX 77049
281.458.7777
Houston Community College
3214 Austin St.
Houston, TX 77004
713.718.5437
D. Bradley McWilliams YMCA @ University Park
11144 Compaq Center W. Dr.
Houston, TX 77070
281.257.6600
Huntsville Family YMCA
2906 Old Houston Road.
Huntsville, TX 77340
936.295.8009
M.D. Anderson Family YMCA
705 Cavalcade
Houston, TX 77009
713.697.0648
How do I know my children will be safe?
To support a safe and hygienic environment, the YMCA has implemented the following measures:
- YMCA personnel are trained, certified and have undergone background checks
- No parents are permitted beyond the drop-off/pick-up areas
- In keeping with CDC guidelines, all groupings will be limited to 10 or fewer individuals, and each location will host no more than 45 children at one time
- Additional preventive measurements include daily temperature screenings, continuous cleaning and disinfection as well as no shared occupancy of rooms, in accordance to CDC guidelines
How much are the child care services?
Children
- Ages 5 to 12 years: $30 per child per day
- Ages 3 to 4 years: $40 per child per day
Infants
- Ages 12 to 35 months: $50 per day
Please note you will make payment directly to the YMCA during the registration process.
How do I register?
To sign up, click here to select the location(s) you are interested in to view available spots. To complete your registration, you can either log into your current YMCA account, create a new one or check out as a guest.
When you check out as a guest, please select the Program Member option so you do not need to purchase a membership.
How do I check in on-site?
To verify you are a health care provider, please be prepared to show your Texas Children’s badge ID as proof of employment.
Questions?
Please email YMCA at daycamp@ymcahouston.org for school-age care or childrensacademy@ymcahouston.org for early care.