YMCA Silver Spring

3.8(83 reviews on Google)

Preschools & Day Care listing in Silver Spring, MD

About YMCA Silver Spring

YMCA Silver Spring is a community gym and nonprofit with child care built in. Its early learning program serves children 18 months to 5 years old from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. with an evidence-based curriculum, and members can drop off children 6 weeks or older for up to two hours while they work out. School-age programs run before and after school with swimming, sports, homework support, STEM programs and arts and crafts, with nutritious snacks. Summer camps and youth sports are offered, and a needs-based scholarship and subsidy program helps families. Camp registrants need a community or family membership, the building has a pool and tennis courts, and the facility is wheelchair accessible. Rated 3.8 from 83 Google reviews, 40 of them five stars and 10 one star.

What reviewers mention: pool (21), indoor pool (5), outdoor pool (4), pickleball (3), weight rooms (3), old facility (3), heated pools (2), swimming lessons (2), funky building (2), Has basketball court (2)

Services and details

  • Preschool program

    Yes

  • Infants and toddlers

    Yes

  • Accepts child care subsidies

    Yes

  • Early drop-off or late pickup

    Yes

  • STEM or STEAM

    Yes

  • Enrichment programs

    Yes

  • Meals provided

    Yes

  • Summer camp

    Yes

No information yet on pre-K class, tuition listed, waitlist, montessori, reggio Emilia, spanish immersion, states an accreditation. The website did not say; call and ask.

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Questions parents ask about YMCA Silver Spring

What ages does YMCA Silver Spring serve?

YMCA Silver Spring takes infants and toddlers and preschool-age children. Ask about openings for your child's age before you visit.

How much does YMCA Silver Spring cost?

YMCA Silver Spring does not publish its tuition online. Call (301) 585-2120 for current rates, and ask about registration fees and sibling discounts.

Does YMCA Silver Spring accept child care subsidies?

Yes. YMCA Silver Spring says it accepts child care subsidies or certificates. Maryland's Child Care Scholarship Program, run by the Maryland State Department of Education, helps eligible families who work, study or train pay for care at programs that take part in Maryland EXCELS. New applications have been under a freeze with a waitlist since May 2025. Confirm your eligibility and the school's participation before you enroll.

What are YMCA Silver Spring's hours?

YMCA Silver Spring offers early drop-off or late pickup.

Are meals included at YMCA Silver Spring?

Yes. YMCA Silver Spring provides meals or snacks.

Does YMCA Silver Spring run a summer camp?

Yes. YMCA Silver Spring runs a summer camp. Ask about dates, ages and whether current students get first choice of spots.

What teaching approach does YMCA Silver Spring use?

YMCA Silver Spring offers a STEM or STEAM focus and enrichment programs. A visit is the best way to see how that looks in the classroom.

Is YMCA Silver Spring licensed?

This guide does not check licenses. Look up YMCA Silver Spring on Check Child Care Maryland at checkccmd.org to see its license status, verified complaints and inspection results.

Where is YMCA Silver Spring and how do I contact it?

YMCA Silver Spring is at 9800 Hastings Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20901. Its phone number is (301) 585-2120. It has a 3.8-star rating from 83 Google reviews.

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