YMCA To Open New Learning Center At Montco Community College

Press release from the Montgomery County Community College:

July 20, 2023

In an effort to offer critical child and early learning services to students and the
neighboring community, Montgomery County Community College (“MCCC”) and the Greater
Philadelphia YMCA (“The Y”) will open a new center on campus this fall.

Located on the Blue Bell Campus at 340 DeKalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA 19422, this center
will have capacity to serve more than 80 children on a daily basis, offering the safe,
quality, trusted child care of the YMCA, America’s #1 provider. This care will be
made available to students, employees and the local community at affordable rates.
What’s more, the center will offer an array of registration options, including 3-day
options and more. The center is expected to open for the fall semester.

The Y Early Learning Center at MCCC combines quality child care with the enrichment
experiences of a preschool for children ages 2 to 5 years. The center will serve children
on a space-available basis. The center features low teacher/child ratios, a nationally
recognized curriculum, highly qualified teachers, free meals and snacks, free Youth
Memberships to the local YMCA and financial assistance for families who qualify.

Families interested in learning more, or reserving space, can contact the YMCA Child
Care team by phone at 215-220-9199 or through email.

“Quality child care is an essential service for everyone in the community. It enables
parents to fully participate in the workforce or higher education. It allows employers
to enjoy the full engagement of their teams. And, of course, it prepares children
for a lifetime of success. It is, by far, one of the most important things we do at
the Y, and we take great pride in providing that service with high standards and low
impact to families’ finances,” says Jen Segelken, Vice President of Youth Development
for the Greater Philadelphia YMCA.

”We are extremely pleased to collaborate with the Greater Philadelphia YMCA to offer
quality, affordable child care that is conveniently located here on our Blue Bell
Campus,” said Phil Needles, Vice President of Engagement and Student Experience. “It will greatly benefit the children, our students and employees as well as the community.”

About the Greater Philadelphia YMCA

The Y is one of the nation’s leading nonprofits, strengthening communities through
youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Throughout the Delaware
Valley, the Greater Philadelphia YMCA serves more than 150,000 individuals each year
– regardless of age, income or background – across 15 branches located in Berks, Chester,
Delaware, Montgomery, Philadelphia, Pike, Burlington and Camden counties. Coupled
with dozens of childcare sites, and one overnight camp in the Poconos, the Y has extraordinary
reach in connecting people to healthier lives. For more information, please call 215-963-3700
or visit philaymca.org.

This press release was produced by the Montgomery County Community College. The views expressed here are the author’s own.