Child Care Central

Child Care Central Child Care Central

2025-2026 ENROLLMENT IS NOW OPEN!

CHILD CARE YOU CAN TRUST! With so many demands on today’s families, parents need all the support they can get. That’s why child care at the Lake County YMCA is about more than looking after kids. It’s about nurturing their development by providing a safe place to learn, developing healthy, trusting relationships and building self-reliance through the Y values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility, and growth mindset. The Central YMCA offers safe, flexible, affordable and convenient preschool and after-school child care. Our programs are STAR rated and licensed by the Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services. 

STEP UP TO QUALITY 2-STAR AWARD WINNER

Trained Professional Staff • Indoor and Outdoor • Physical Activity • Group Music Classes • Weekly Swim Lessons • Nutritious Snacks • Holiday Celebrations

LOCATION: Central YMCA, 933 Mentor Avenue, Painesville

HOURS: Monday - Friday / 7:00am - 5:00pm

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

  • Registration Fee: $25 per child (nonrefundable)
  • Complete the YMCA and ODJFS registration forms located below or pick up copies from the Central YMCA during business hours
  • Payment is due the Friday before each week of child care
  • Financial assistance is available based on need. Please contact the Child Care Director for more information
  • IMPORTANT: Full-time care is available, and all children must be toilet-trained to enroll

For more information or to schedule a visit, please contact the Child Care Director, Michelle Lorton, at 440-579-4743 or at mlorton@lakecountyymca.org

STEP UP TO QUALITY 1-STAR AWARD WINNER

Safe, Secure Environment • Physical Activity • Positive Adult Role Models • Homework Time • Time to be a Kid • Social Skills & Friendships

LOCATION: Painesville School District

  • Chestnut, Elm, and Maple Elementary
  • Students from Elm are bused to Maple for after school care

HOURS: 

  • Mornings: Monday - Friday / 6:30am until school starts
  • Afternoon: Monday - Friday / end of school until 6:00pm
  • Not available on scheduled/unscheduled days off. See School Day Off Care section below

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

  • Registration Fee: $25 per child (nonrefundable)
  • Complete the YMCA and ODJFS registration forms located below or pick up copies from the Central YMCA during business hours
  • Payment is due the Friday before each week of child care
  • Financial assistance is available based on need. Please contact the Child Care Director for more information

For more information or to schedule a visit, please contact the Child Care Director, Michelle Lorton, at 440-579-4743 or email mlorton@lakecountyymca.org

SCHOOL DAYS OFF PROGRAM

When school is out, the Y is in! 
The Central YMCA offers a fun, safe, and engaging full day child care program during scheduled school closures and holidays. Whether it's a teacher in-service day, spring break, or any planned day off, your child(ren) will enjoy a full schedule of supervised activities including arts & crafts, games, sports, swimming (when available), and more. With our caring staff and enriching environment, you can count on the Y to keep your child active, learning, and having fun while you're at work.

2025/2026 SCHOOL DAYS OFF

October 10

November 4

November 26

December 22-23

December 26December 29-30

January 2

January 19

February 16

March 16-20 (Mentor Schools)

March 23-27 (Painesville & Riverside)

 April 6

 

LOCATION: Central YMCA, 933 Mentor Avenue, Painesville

AGES: Kindergarten - 12 years old

HOURS: 

  • Camp Care: 9:00am - 4:00pm (Don't forget to pack a lunch, swimsuit, and towel)

  • Extended Care: 7:00am - 9:00am and 4:00pm - 6:00pm

FEES:

  • Members: $40 / $5 Extended Care

  • Non-Members: $60 / $10 Extended Care

SNOW DAY CARE AT THE Y

Unexpected day off? We’ve got you covered. 
When snow or weather-related closures happen, the Central YMCA steps in to support families with reliable full-day care. Your child(ren) will stay safe, warm, and busy with engaging activities such as crafts, games, sports, and swimming (when available). Our staff are ready to provide a fun and structured environment—so you can go about your day knowing your child is in great hands.

AGES: Kindergarten - 12 years old

HOURS: 

  • Camp Care: 9:00am - 5:00pm (Don't forget to pack a lunch, swimsuit, and towel)

  • Extended care is not available on snow days

  • Snow days are ONLY offered if Painesville City Schools are closed.

FEES:

  • Members: $40 / $60 Non-Members

To save on enrollment fees, please contact us about a Y membership

For more information, please call our Program Director, E. Hennies, at 440-579-4530 or email ehennies@lakecountyymca.org

CENTRAL YMCA 

Programs: Preschool and School Day Off

933 Mentor Avenue

Painesville, Ohio 44077

440-579-4743

Email: mlorton@lakecountyymca.org

CHESTNUT ELEMENTARY

Programs: Before and After School Care

341 Chestnut Street

Painesville, Ohio 44077

440-322-5350

Email: mlorton@lakecountyymca.org

MAPLE ELEMENTARY

Programs: Before and After School Care

560 West Jackson

Painesville, Ohio 44077

440-213-9150

Email: dheath@lakecountyymca.org

ELM ELEMENTARY

Programs: Before and After School Care

*Students are bused to Maple Elementary

Email: dheath@lakecountyymca.org