Alexandria Child Care
Growing Confident, Caring Leaders at the YMCA
Child Care programs at the YMCA are focused on meeting the social, emotional, and academic needs of our young learners so they can grow into the leaders and changemakers of tomorrow.
CHILD CARE OPENINGS
Contact Jenny Johnson at jjohnson@alexandriaymca.com or (320) 834-9622 to get started.
Short-Term Openings
| Age | Location | Dates |
|---|---|---|
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Infant (6 weeks - 16 months) |
Knute Nelson | February - April 2025 |
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Infant (6 weeks - 16 months) |
Knute Nelson | February/March 2025 |
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Infant (6 weeks - 16 months) |
Knute Nelson | June/July 2025 |
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Infant (6 weeks - 16 months) |
Knute Nelson | February – July 2025 |
|
Toddler (16 months - 33 months) |
Knute Nelson | January/February 2025 |
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Toddler (16 months - 33 months) |
YMCA | February-April 2025 |
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Preschool (33 months - 4 years) |
Knute Nelson | January/February 2025 |
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Preschool (33 months - 4 years) |
Knute Nelson | January – March 2025 |
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K-Readiness (4 - 5 years) |
YMCA | January - April 2025 |
Full-Time Openings
| Age | Location |
|---|---|
|
Toddler (16 months - 33 months) |
Knute Nelson |
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Preschool (33 months - 4 years) |
Knute Nelson & YMCA |
CHILD CARE SITES
YMCA Child Care Center
110 Karl Drive
Alexandria, MN 56308
| Age Group | Child Capacity | Number of Classrooms |
|---|---|---|
| Infants | 16 | 2 |
| Toddlers | 28 | 2 |
| Preschool | 40 | 2 |
| Pre-K | 40 | 2 |
| 35 Staff Members |
4-Star Parent Aware Facility
When a program participates in the Parent Aware Star Rating process, they are letting their stars shine. They volunteer for extra training and professional development to go above and beyond basic health and safety licensing requirements.
Knute Nelson Center
420 12th Ave E
Alexandria, MN 56308
| Age Group | Child Capacity | Number of Classrooms |
|---|---|---|
| Infants | 16 | 2 |
| Toddlers | 14 | 1 |
| Preschool | 20 | 1 |
| 12 Staff Members |
Unifying Our Community Through Intergenerational Programming
Intergenerational programming at Knute Nelson fosters skill-sharing between generations. Children bring joy and spirit to residents, keeping them young at heart, while residents' attention helps children flourish. Kids visit weekly, sing, and use the hallways as classrooms, calling residents their "grand buddies."
OUR CURRICULUM
You want the very best for your child and so do we! We encourage positive relationships between the children, child care staff, and parents to ensure a high-quality experience. In every program and every classroom, we address the specific needs of children based not only on age, but also individual pace of development.
DROP-IN & SHORT-TERM CARE
When plans change and you find yourself without child care, the Y is a great place for your children to explore, learn, and grow in an environment where they feel safe, cared for, and celebrated.
Questions?
Please contact Tracy Gustafson at tgustafson@alexandriaymca.com or (320) 834-9622.
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