Child Care

Child Safety at the YMCA of the Inland Northwest

At the YMCA, the safety and well-being of children in our care always has been our top priority. Creating safe environments where children can learn, grow, and thrive is essential to the YMCA of the Inland Northwest’s ability to strengthen community.

What We Do: 

• All staff and volunteers are run through the national sex offender registry.
• All staff and volunteers are run through the WA State Patrol background check in addition to a criminal background check for every county they have lived for the past 7 years.
• All staff and volunteers are required to sign the Code of Conduct which speaks to child safety protocols and child abuse prevention.
• All staff and volunteers are required to do Child Abuse Prevention training upon employment and every year thereafter.
• Child Abuse Prevention is included in the New Employee Orientation
• Background checks are rerun for staff and volunteers every two years or if they return after a 60-day absence.
• Child care staff are required to attend 10 hours of mandatory trainings annually, undergo background clearance (renewed every 3 years), and fingerprinting through Dept. of Children, Youth & Families.
• All members and guests over 18 years old at YMCA facilities are screened through the National Sex Offender registry.

All staff are mandatory reporters of any alleged or perceived child abuse (to CPS and law enforcement). Any violations of our Child Abuse Prevention policies are investigated promptly and thoroughly to ensure we provide a safe environment for the children we serve.

Click Here to learn about Financial Assistance at the YMCA

Assistance may be available through DSHS, State Third-Party

You will need the following prior to registration:

• Contact your caseworker to set up services
• Provide DSHS with the Provider Number for your care
• DSHS Authorizations need to be sent to the YMCA
• Co-pay paid in advance of the first month of attendance
• YMCA Registration Form (select Provider Number above for the correct school) mail or deliver to: YMCA, 1126 N Monroe St, Spokane, WA 99201.

Invest In Your Child’s Future

The Central YMCA Children’s Center places your infant, toddler, and preschooler in a caring and supportive environment where they will engage in individual development and learning. Our children enjoy their ‘work’ each day as they learn through hands-on learning environments and activities. Following a developmentally age-appropriate curriculum and activities, your child gets exactly what they need.

For tour and registration information specifically for the Early Learning Center at the Central YMCA, please contact Tammy Landsiedel, 509 777 9622 x 4520.

The Central YMCA Children’s Center offers Full-Time Childcare, Mon – Fri: 7am – 5:30pm for children 4 weeks – 5 years.

*Program closures due to weather will be in alignment with Spokane Public Schools all-district closures, or when the Central Y facility has been closed by the YMCA.

Learn More about the Children’s Center

FREE Preschool

Two Locations:

• EWU Children’s Center (923 Washington St., Cheney)
  • School Day Programming: Mon – Thu 8am -3pm  |  Fri 8am – Noon
  • Part Day Programming: Mon – Thu 8 – 11am or Noon – 3pm

• ECEAP Children’s Center South (3220 S. Grand Blvd., Spokane. Program is held at the Manito United Methodist Church)
  • School Day Programming: Mon – Thu 8:30am – 3:30p  |   Fri 8:30am – 12:30pm
  • Part Day Programming: Mon – Thu 8:30 – 11:30am

In ECEAP your child will:

• Get ready for Kindergarten
• Gain confidence
• Make Friends
• Learn new skills

In ECEAP you can get help with:

• Increase your support network
• Taking steps towards a healthier lifestyle
• Managing parent stress
• Learning about more community resources

You may be eligible for ECEAP if your child is 3-4 years old on or before August 31 of this year and:

• Your child has a diagnosed delay or disability
• Your child is or has been in foster or kindship care
• Your family has been involved with CPS
• You have lost your job or been homeless in the past 12 months
• Your family falls at or below 50% of the State Median Income. View Income Chart

To start the application process, fill out our ECEAP Interest Form and one of our Family Service Coordinators will be in contact with you.

You can also email us at [email protected] or call us!

• South ECEAP 509 389 7838
• EWU ECEAP 509 359 2025

Early Childhood Program and ECEAP

Located on Eastern Washington University’s campus:

• Care for children 6 weeks to 10 years old.
• Child-centered programming to EWU Students, faculty, staff, and the Cheney Community.
• Early Achievers Participant with a level 4 rating.
• Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) available.

Our program works closely with many departments at EWU to help sponsor books, read to children and provide a wide range of activities. The volunteers in our classrooms are often students from EWU who come to learn more about our program and working with children.

Hours, Options, Contact

• Monday-Friday 7:30am – 6pm
• Full and Part Time, AM or PM options
• 923 Washington St., Cheney, WA 99004
• 509 359 2025

Learn More about EWU’s Children’s Center

At the Y we believe every child can achieve their full potential in a safe, nurturing environment. We believe parents deserve peace of mind. At the Y, we strengthen community through youth development because we believe that a community is stronger when all children have the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve. At the Y we believe children become their best selves with a focus on skill development, positive relationships, and inspiring opportunities to explore and discover.

Your child’s safety is our top priority and we have implemented practices and protocols in accordance with guidance from state and local health authorities. 

School Year: 2026-2027

Information is subject to change depending on school district updates.

Registration will open on Monday, May 18, 2025, at 7:30am!

How to Register For 2026 – 2027 BASE

This year, we’ve updated our registration process to be online and paperless! Please visit our website prior to registration day to ensure all your family information is correct on your online account profile so you’re ready to go when registration opens!
You should have an existing account already as current or returning family with the YMCA Childcare programs. If you haven’t logged in before, you will need to set up a password.

1. Log in to My Account
2. Enter your email associated with your account
3. If you don’t have a password, click ‘Forgot Password’ and follow the prompts to create a new password
4. Once logged in, you can browse our programs and find 2026 – 2027 BASE

At the time of registration, you will choose the district/school in which your child attends. Please Note: Families MUST select the school in which their child is enrolled at.
You will then select the rate plan in which you are wanting to enroll in, our options remain:

• Before School Only – 5 days a week
• After School Only – 5 days a week*
• Before & After School – 5 days a week

*Spokane International Academy families, the only eligible rate plan for your site remains, After School Only 5 days a week.

Rather than filling out your Child Information packet after registering, you will be required
to provide that information during the registration process this year by completing your
Child Profile. You will need the following information readily available to you during the
registration process:

• Primary Contact person: First and last name, valid phone number.
• Secondary Contact person, if applicable: First and last name, valid phone number.
• Emergency Contact: Must be 18 or older, someone other than Primary & Secondary
  Contact, and local to the Spokane area.
• Child’s Physician/Clinic’s name and date of last visit
• Child’s Dentist/Clinic’s name and the date of last visit
• Child’s allergies/medications
• Child’s physical/behavioral health conditions

You will be unable to register unless all the information is provided. Please write N/A
to anything that is not applicable to your child as you move through the registration
process. Anything left blank will prohibit you from registering.

You will be required to enter a payment method during the checkout process, despite not owing anything during checkout. This payment method will be used for your monthly program fees. Please note, you are automatically enrolled in auto-pay for your program fees with the payment method you enter at the time in which you register. To unenroll from auto pay, please log into your account at a later date and adjust your scheduled payments.

Before and After School Enrichment – BASE Programs are for children entering Kindergarten – 5th Grade in the fall of 2026. Maximum age is 12 yrs.

Mead School District  2026 – 2027

Brentwood Elementary:

• On-site

Colbert Elementary: 

• Parents drop off at Meadow Ridge. Students transported to Colbert by Mead School District.

Creekside Elementary:

• Parents drop off and pick up at Evergreen. Students will be transported to Creekside by Mead School District.

Evergreen Elementary

• On-site

Farwell Elementary

• On-site

Meadow Ridge Elementary

• On-site

Midway Elementary

• On-site

Prairie View Elementary:

• On-site

Shiloh Hills:

• Parents drop off and pick up at Evergreen. Students will be transported to Shiloh Hills by Mead School District.

Skyline Elementary

• On-site

Spokane International Academy 2026 – 2027

• Only After-school options. On-site.

East Valley School District 2026 – 2027

East Farms Elementary:

• Students transported to and from the Valley YMCA by East Valley School District.

Otis Orchards Elementary: 

• Students transported to and from the Valley YMCA by East Valley School District.

Trent Elementary

• On-site

Trentwood Elementary:

• Students transported to and from the Valley YMCA by East Valley School District.

Continuous Curriculum School (CCS): 

• Students transported to and from the Valley YMCA by East Valley School District.

West Valley School District 2025 – 2026

Pasadena Elementary

• Students transported to and from the Valley YMCA by West Valley School District.

Seth Woodard Elementary: 

• Students transported to and from the Valley YMCA by West Valley School District.

Child Information Forms

• Change-Cancel Form: Any changes need to be in writing by the 27th of the month prior
• Parent Handbook

For additional information on YMCA School Age Programs, please call 509 777 9622

Per Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families rules we must have all forms completed or we cannot accept your child. The information must include date of last health & dental visit, health care provider names, addresses and phone numbers. The provided Immunization Form (CIC form) must also be filled out completely and signed. Please drop off at your child’s site prior to the first day of attendance.

PLEASE NOTE: Extreme or Dangerous Weather Closure Policy
We will close our programs due to weather or emergency anytime schools are closed. We will also close if it is determined by our Program Directors to be unsafe for our children and staff.
• Please watch for program closure warnings on your child’s school website, and/or YMCA’s website or Facebook page.
• In the event of an emergency closure, during the YMCA Program, parents/guardians will be notified by YMCA staff via phone, email, or text and will need to pick up their children as soon as possible.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

State Third-Party Assistance: DSHS

You will need the following prior to registration:

• Contact your caseworker to set up services
• Provide DSHS with the Provider Number for your care
• DSHS Authorizations need to be sent to the YMCA
• Co-pay paid in advance of the first month of attendance

YMCA Programs & Childcare Financial Assistance

Please complete the Childcare & Programs Financial Assistance Application. The application is also available at any YMCA branch at the Member Services desk. Applications and supporting documents can be delivered to the YMCA corporate office at 1126 N. Monroe St. Spokane, WA 99201 or to any YMCA branch. Or it may be emailed, [email protected]

Financial Assistance Applications can take up to 10 days to process once received, longer if the application is incomplete. Assistance cannot be applied until the application has been approved.

Get Ready for the Best Summer Ever!
At the YMCA we are dedicated to providing enriching experiences at all of our camps. Programs are created to help children grow in their sense of belonging as they meet new people and develop lifelong friendships in a fun and adventurous atmosphere.

Why choose YMCA Day Camps?

• Quality Staff
• Safe Environment
• YMCA’s Values: Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility
• Affordable Options

Frequently Asked Questions – FAQ

Summer Day Camp 2026

Registration Information:
New! Families can now complete registration entirely online.

You will need to log in to your YMCA/Daxko Account to complete registration. If you haven’t logged in or set up an account before, you will need to set up a password.

1. Log in to ‘My Account‘ (The My Account button can also be found at the top of our website)
2. Enter your email associated with your YMCA account
3. If you don’t have a password, click ‘Forgot Password’ and follow the prompts to create a new password
4. Once logged in to your account, click on the Activities tab at the top of your profile page, then enter Summer Day Camp in the search.
5. At the time of registration, you will choose your location and dates to reserve and pay the
   $50 registration fee.

You will be required to complete your Child’s Profile information during the registration process, rather than filling it out after registering. You will need the following information readily available to you during the registration process:

• Primary Contact person: First and last name, valid phone number.
• Secondary Contact person, if applicable: First and last name, valid phone number.
• Emergency Contacts: Must be 18 or older, someone other than Primary & Secondary Contact, and local to the Spokane area.
• Child’s Physician/Clinic’s name and date of last visit
• Child’s Dentist/Clinic’s name and the date of last visit
• Child’s allergies/medications
• Child’s physical/behavioral health conditions

You will be unable to register unless all the information listed above is provided. Please write N/A to anything that is not applicable to your child as you move through the registration process. Anything left blank will prohibit you from registering.

You will be required to enter a payment method during the checkout process. This payment method will be used for your Camp fees.

DSHS families: To waive the registration fee, please reach out to your YMCA Branch Camp contact for the code. (See contact list below.)

Summer Day Camp Dates:

Camp Begins Monday, June 22
Camp Ends Friday, August 21

Please note: The week of June 29 (Week 2) is a 3 day week with no care being provided July 2-3 in observance of the Independence Day holiday.

Central Y Camp
930 N Monroe
Lauren Olive 509 777 9622 x3270

North Y Camp
10727 N Newport Hwy
Masen Johnson 509 777 9622 x3150

South Y Camp
Manito United Methodist Church – 3220 S Grand Blvd (No DCYF at this location)
Ashlynn Thielen 509 777 9622 x4120

Valley Y Camp
2421 N Discovery Place
Ryan Yedinak 509 777 9622 x2080

New Location! Liberty Lake Y Camp
Orchard Park – 20298 E Indiana Ave (No DCYF at this location)
Ashlynn Thielen 509 777 9622 x4120
Registration for this camp will open on Monday, April 6, at 7:30am
Camp begins June 29
Camp ends July 31*

*These dates are for Liberty Lake Y Camp location only

New Location! Litehouse Y Camp
1905 Pine Street, Sandpoint, ID 83864 (No DCYF at this location)
Kristen Sloan 208 263 2633 x6190
Registration for this camp will open on Monday, April 6, at 7:30am
Camp begins July 6
Camp ends August 7**

**These dates are for Litehouse Y Camp location only

Tax Information

Parents/guardians can download tax information by logging in to My Account. Once there click Tax Statement Year-end Child Care Statement. Or email our Business Office and a statement can be emailed or mailed to you.

The YMCA’s EIN/Tax ID# is 91-0827958