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McGaw YMCA

About the center

  • Logo The YMCA
  • The McGaw YMCA Children’s Center believes that the values and skills learned early on are vital building blocks for quality of life and future success.
  • Serves children 6 weeks to 6 years of age in full-day preschool and childcare.
  • Play-based curriculum.
  • Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
  • NAEYC accredited.

For Northwestern families

Special benefits

  • The McGaw YMCA Children’s Center offers a free youth membership to Northwestern families, allowing you to receive the member rate. Please note, Northwestern families are NOT eligible for  a free youth membership at the McGaw YMCA, unless the child is enrolled in a program within the McGaw Children's Center. 
  • McGaw YMCA is able to offer affiliated families priority enrollment and access to Northwestern scholarship funds in addition to a 10% discount for all Northwestern families.
  • For more information, to schedule a visit or to enroll, contact the McGaw YMCA Children’s Center at childrenscenterinfo@mcgawymca.org.
Northwestern University Office of Human Resources does not endorse or recommend any particular school or childcare center, and encourages all parents to carefully evaluate any provider they are considering to care for their child.