When it comes to giving youth the brightest possible future, few things are more important than a good education. But schools can’t do it all. And many families simply lack the...

With pools, lakes and beaches all around us, drowning is a leading cause of death among Florida kids, ages 1 – 14.   To help kids stay safe in and...

Healthy emotional development is critical in the first five years of a child’s life. Everyday social interaction with parents, caregivers, and others provides the foundation for all areas of a...

Despite mounting pressure to start formal education sooner than ever, research shows that our youngest children benefit most from a fun, active learning environment that encourages them to explore the...

At a time when local kids and families need more support than ever, the YMCA has expanded its innovative after-school learning programs to three additional counties across Central Florida. Modeled...

Two top experts in the fields of education and child development recently joined our YMCA Family Centers at Walt Disney World® Resort. Dr. Kinyata McGee-Swope, who holds advanced degrees in...

From the time they’re born, children learn all the time and everywhere they go. In fact, research tells us that kids’ most important learning takes place before age 5. That’s...

A new study by the Pew Research Center tells us something that working parents everywhere already know: Today’s families are stressed, tired, rushed, and finding it harder than ever to...

75,453 KIDS SMARTER, STRONGER AND HEALTHIER IN 2015!  THE Y’S CRADLE TO COLLEGE FOCUS: Learning is a lifelong continuum that starts at birth and never ends. At the Y, we’ve...

As a mission-driven organization dedicated to Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility, the YMCA of Central Florida is committed to providing convenient, high-quality child care to help Disney Cast...