Mickey Sands Child Care Center

MICKEY SANDS CHILD CARE CENTER

The Mickey Sands Child Care Center is to serve the Canandaigua community. 

Children are cared for in a warm and nurturing environment where they will receive early learning, intervention and educational services. These services are designed to improve the child’s cognitive, social, emotional, early literacy, fine and gross motor skills. Children ages 3 & up receive weekly swim lessons. Children ages 18 months & up will participate in weekly dance classes.

Classrooms have established routines and schedules. Nutritious meals are provided for breakfast, lunch and snacks. 

All staff go through a rigorous hiring process to ensure all meet the qualifications of the YMCA and the Office of Children and Family Services. Staff receive ongoing training to promote professional development that addresses the education, growth, and development of children.

All families enrolled at the Mickey Sands Child Care Center will receive a FREE Sands Family YMCA Membership.

REGISTRATION FORM

 During your child’s time at the Y, they will:

• Develop significant relationships with children and adults
• Learn to foster healthy habits
• Grow their intellectual skills, strength, and competence

This will allow them to be successful as school children and ultimately as adults. Programs licensed by the State of New York are designed to provide each child with a variety of positive, healthy, stimulating, interesting, and educational experiences throughout each day while supporting character development through an emphasis on the five core YMCA values: caring, honesty, respect, responsibility, and inclusion.

Our full day child care centers provide safe, supportive environments where children can learn through play and engagement. Our nurturing staff members implement the HighScope Curriculum and provide attentive care and encouragement for young children. As providers, our goals are to deliver a positive and rewarding experience for every child and to exceed your family’s expectations.

The YMCA of Greater Rochester makes program excellence, enrichment, and your child’s safety our priorities. A strong focus is placed on:

• Skill-building
• Healthy habits
• Creating lasting positive behaviors
• Peer relationships
• Instilling a love of learning

If you have further questions, please contact us at SandsChildCare@RochesterYMCA.org