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Child Care

CHILD CARE: Nurturing the Potential of Every Child

At the Y, we recognize that successful youth development requires a holistic approach focused on achieving social-emotional, cognitive and physical milestones. Youth need positive adult and peer role models, and they need to feel physically and emotionally safe to thrive. The Y puts caring people in children’s lives and nurtures them along their journey to adulthood, so they can become active, thriving and contributing members of society.

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Our Child Care staff are:

  • Compassionate: We genuinely care about the well-being and development of children. We are enthusiastic about our youth development work and strive to create a positive and engaging environment for children to thrive.
  • Patient: We are able to remain calm and composed, even in challenging situations. We understand that each child has their own pace of development and can handle behavioral issues with understanding and empathy.
  • Creative: We have a knack for developing innovative and engaging activities. We incorporate various forms of artistic expression, imaginative play, and problem-solving opportunities to stimulate children's creativity and critical thinking skills.
  • Professional: We maintain a high level of professionalism in our work. We adhere to ethical standards, respect confidentiality, maintain appropriate boundaries, and prioritize the well-being and safety of children above all else. We build strong relationships, and create a sense of security and trust for children in our care.
  • Responsive: We are attentive and sensitive to the needs of children. We promptly address children's questions, concerns, and requests, providing appropriate support and guidance.
  • Flexible: We adapt to changing situations and needs. We adjust our plans, activities, and approaches based on individual children's interests, developmental levels, and emerging circumstances.
  • Collaborative: We value teamwork and collaboration. We actively participate in team discussions, share ideas, and engage in cooperative problem-solving to create a cohesive and supportive and harmonious work environment.
  • Lifelong Learner: We have a commitment to continuous learning and professional growth. We actively seek out opportunities for training, attend workshops and conferences, and stay informed about the latest research and best practices, and educational techniques to enhance our skills and provide the best possible care for children.

Child Restraint Training:

Restraining a child is always an action of last resort, but there are times when it must be done for the safety of the child, others in the area and staff. In this training you will learn the safest way to prevent a child from injuring themselves or others.

Remember, objects can be replaced, the health and wellbeing of the children in our care is paramount - always.

During this training we define a child as someone under the age of 18, and in our direct care.

After watching this video, click on the link below and take the short knowledge check. Not completing this check may mean you are NOT credited with attending this training.

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