Downtown Family YMCA

4.8(463 reviews on Google)

Preschool listing in Chattanooga, TN

About Downtown Family YMCA

The Downtown Family YMCA in Chattanooga is a full-service Y that has served the community for 150 years, with child care and education programs alongside fitness. Families can use a preschool, Child Watch, Parents' Night Out, the Y-CAP afterschool program, day camps including Camp Ocoee, and homeschool programs. The branch has a swimming pool and a basketball court, and members get free group exercise classes such as Zumba, Bootcamp, Yoga and Pilates, along with swim lessons and youth sports. Income-based memberships are available. The mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body. Branch hours run from 4:45 am to 10 pm on weekdays up to Thursday, with shorter hours on weekends. Rated 4.8 from 463 Google reviews, 416 of them five stars and 10 one star.

What reviewers mention: friendly staff (70), pools (35), kind staff (15), clean facility (13), sauna (12), ironman athletes (7), group fitness classes (5), lap pool (4), clean locker rooms (3), indoor pool (3)

Services and details

  • Preschool program

    Yes

  • Early drop-off or late pickup

    Yes

  • Enrichment programs

    Yes

  • Summer camp

    Yes

No information yet on pre-K class, infants and toddlers, accepts child care subsidies, tuition listed, waitlist, montessori, reggio Emilia, spanish immersion, sTEM or STEAM, meals provided, states an accreditation. The website did not say; call and ask.

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Questions parents ask about Downtown Family YMCA

What ages does Downtown Family YMCA serve?

Downtown Family YMCA takes preschool-age children. Ask about openings for your child's age before you visit.

How much does Downtown Family YMCA cost?

Downtown Family YMCA does not publish its tuition online. Call (423) 266-3766 for current rates, and ask about registration fees and sibling discounts.

Does Downtown Family YMCA accept child care subsidies?

Downtown Family YMCA has not said whether it accepts child care subsidies. Call (423) 266-3766 to ask. Tennessee's Child Care Certificate Program only pays providers that take part in it.

What are Downtown Family YMCA's hours?

Downtown Family YMCA offers early drop-off or late pickup.

Are meals included at Downtown Family YMCA?

Downtown Family YMCA has not said whether meals are included. Ask whether you need to pack lunch and snacks.

Does Downtown Family YMCA run a summer camp?

Yes. Downtown Family YMCA runs a summer camp. Ask about dates, ages and whether current students get first choice of spots.

What teaching approach does Downtown Family YMCA use?

Downtown Family YMCA offers enrichment programs. A visit is the best way to see how that looks in the classroom.

Is Downtown Family YMCA licensed?

This guide does not check licenses. Look up Downtown Family YMCA in the Tennessee Department of Human Services child care search at onedhs.tn.gov to see its license, star rating and inspection history.

Where is Downtown Family YMCA and how do I contact it?

Downtown Family YMCA is at 301 W 6th St, Chattanooga, TN 37402. Its phone number is (423) 266-3766. It has a 4.8-star rating from 463 Google reviews.

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