YMCA Offers Childcare Program for First Responders, Medical Staff

Atlanta (March 25, 2020) — The YMCA of Metro Atlanta today announced 14 of its locations across metro Atlanta stand ready to provide high-quality childcare services for first responders, hospital employees, police department staff and other frontline workers.

“Our childcare program is open to the brave individuals who are working to meet the needs of the community, including medical professionals, law enforcement, grocery workers, and others who cannot work from home at this time,” said Lauren Koontz, YMCA of Metro Atlanta president and CEO. “In many ways this is our moment to truly deliver on our promise of service to those who turn to us for community and to those who turn to us for survival.”

Childcare is available Monday through Friday from 5:30 am to 8 pm. at the below locations. Limited space is available. Those interested in enrolling their child can visit spiritonline.ymcaatlanta.org to login or register. Once a location has reached capacity, the registration system will indicate that it is full.

ANDREW & WALTER YOUNG FAMILY YMCA

Ages 3–12

2220 Campbellton Road, SW, Atlanta, GA 30311

ARTHUR BLANK FAMILY YOUTH YMCA

Ages 0–12

555 Luckie Street, Atlanta, GA 303013

CARL E. SANDERS FAMILY YMCA AT BUCKHEAD

Ages 5–12

1160 Moores Mill Rd, Atlanta, GA 30327

COVINGTON FAMILY YMCA

Ages 5–12

2140 Newton Drive, Covington, GA 30014

COWART FAMILY YMCA

Ages 5–12

3692 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Atlanta, GA 30319

EAST LAKE FAMILY YMCA & EARLY LEARNING CENTER

Ages 0–12

275 Eva Davis Way, Atlanta, GA 30317

ED ISAKSON/ALPHARETTA FAMILY YMCA

Ages 5–12

3655 Preston Ridge Road, Alpharetta, GA 30005

FORSYTH COUNTY FAMILY YMCA

Ages 5–12

6050 Y Street, Cumming, GA 30040

J.M. TULL-GWINNETT FAMILY YMCA

Ages 5–12

2985 Sugarloaf Pkwy., Lawrenceville, GA 30045

McCLESKEY-EAST COBB FAMILY YMCA

Ages 5–12

1055 East Piedmont Rd, Marietta, GA 30062

SUMMIT FAMILY YMCA

Ages 5–12

1765 East Hwy 34, Newnan, GA 30265

YMCA PAULDING EARLY LEARNING CENTER

Ages 0–5

55 Hiram Drive, Hiram, GA 30141

Parents are encouraged to drop off their child between 5:30 a.m. and 9 a.m. and pick them up between 5

pm and 8 pm. No children will be allowed to be dropped off or picked up between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., except in the case of an emergency. Safety protocols set forth by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will be closely followed, and children and the person who drops them off daily will have their temperature checked upon arrival. Children with a temperature of 100 degrees Fahrenheit or higher will not be allowed to stay.

Children are asked to bring a water bottle and their own peanut-free breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks. Children are also encouraged to bring books and homework to complete during the day. For more information, visit www.ymcaatlanta.org/firstresponders.

About the YMCA of Metro Atlanta

For more than 160 years the YMCA of Metro Atlanta has been impacting lives and strengthening communities. As Atlanta has grown, the YMCA has also evolved to meet the changing needs of our community. Well-thought-out planning, while engaging stakeholders at various levels, provides the backdrop for sustainable change and positive impact at the YMCA of Metro Atlanta. By providing impactful services and support networks, and building bridges between people from all backgrounds, the Y has maintained its relevance, helping to create stronger, more cohesive communities for all.