The YWCA Child Care Center brings the mission of the YWCA - the eliminating racism and empowering women - to our youngest members.

Children learn to appreciate other cultures, learn basic academics in the everyday world, and enjoy non-violent play. Individual portfolios for each child show that the youngest are reaching the early developmental benchmarks, and the oldest are ready for Kindergarten. Parental involvement in the Center is highly encouraged. Foster Grandparents are also very active in the Center.

The multi-cultural Center has space for 50 children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old. It is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 am - 6:00 pm. Two meals and a snack are provided daily. Swimming lessons and field trips are also offered.

For more information, contact Director Wanda Harris, 828-254-7206 x 109.

To download and print a PDF of the Child Care application (30 pages), click here.

YWCA Child Care Fee Structure

               Weekly    Monthly
Infant       170          735
1-2 yrs.    170          735
2-3 yrs.    147          635
3-5 yrs.    144          620

Annual Materials Fee due in October of each year: $75.00

Please note these policies:
* Fees paid by the week are due no later than the Tuesday of the week of service. A late fee applies.
* Fees paid by the month are due no later than the 10th day of the month.
* Payments received later than the 10th of the month will require an additional 10.00 late fee for each week they are late. If payments are more than two weeks late, the Center reserves the right to terminate service.

Fees are based on an annual rate and are not tied to attendance. In order to hold your child’s place, payment must be received whether or not your child is present. Likewise, payment is expected when the Child Care Center is closed on appointed days for teacher training, holidays, and building maintenance and for weather related closures.

Buncombe County Child Care Vouchers are accepted.