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 26 | December 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 Off933 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