FREE EMERGENCY CHILD CARE TO QUALIFIED FAMILIES
In partnership with the Colorado Emergency Child Care Collaborative, the Y is offering free full-day child care for children of parents who are first responders, medical personnel or essential workers who need to support their families. COVID Care is a licensed operation and serves children 3 to 12-years-old who need all-day care during this unprecedented time. Parents have the option to enroll in weekly care.
The program will provide kids with arts, crafts, fun and games, physical activities, support with e-learning and supervision from the Y’s experienced, expert staff. Give your kid a structured day of educational enrichment, physical activity, and fun!
YMCA staff will take extraordinary precautions: kids will sanitize hands upon arrival and throughout the day, staff will monitor children to look for symptoms of COVID-19 with nurses on call, and the facilities will be cleaned throughout the day.
All regular programming remains closed to the public to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Hours/Dates:
Monday-Friday 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
March 30th-May 29th
Rules:
Children must bring a cold-style lunch and two snacks. No microwaves available. NO peanut-based products!
Payment must be paid in full prior to weekly care beginning.
How to Register
Registration for free YMCA child care during this emergency response must be completed through the
Colorado Child Care Collaborative and not the YMCA.
- Complete the Parent Survey (https://covidchildcarecolorado.com/parent-survey-home/) to see if your family qualifies. If possible, use your professional email address and contact information to expedite the employment verification process. If you do not have a work-related email, please use your personal email.
- Download the app. After you complete the survey, you will receive an email with instructions to download the Child Care Collaborative mobile app.
- Indicate your preferred location. Using the app, request a YMCA child care site. Make sure to include the full address of the location. See program and site details below.
- YMCA of Pueblo 3200 East Spaulding Avenue, Pueblo, CO 81008
Learn more
Emergency Child Care Collaborative FAQs
http://coloradoofficeofearlychildhood.force.com/oec/OEC_Resources?p=Resources&s=Frequently-Asked-Questions-Emergency-Child-Care-Collaborative&lang=en
Division of Early Care and Learning FAQs
http://coloradoofficeofearlychildhood.force.com/oec/OEC_Resources?p=Resources&s=Division-of-Early-Care-and-Learning&lang=en
Colorado Department of Human Services Emergency Child Care Press Release
https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdhs/news/emergency-child-care-extended-all-essential-workers-colorado
We’re here for you
If your family needs child care but you do not qualify for free tuition through the State Emergency Child Care Collaborative, spots may still be available at reduced tuition rates.
Please call (719) 543-5151 ext. 265 for more information.
To register, fill out 'COVID Care Registration Form' 'Parent Packet' and drop off at the YMCA of Pueblo.