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YMCA Child Care is Back in Lake Wales – Let’s Support Local Families Together!



Dear Community Partner,
We’re excited to announce that the YMCA Early Learning Center at McLaughlin Middle High School is opening child care services in Lake Wales on August 11, and enrollment is NOW OPEN!
This isn’t just a new child care center—it’s a place where children learn and grow, families feel supported, and our community thrives.
We invite you to help us spread the word or explore ways we can partner to strengthen early childhood education and care in Lake Wales.
What We Offer:

  • Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK)
  • VPK Wrap Care
  • Success Afterschool Program (Grades K–5)
  • Holiday Camp (VPK–5th Grade)
    Afterschool pickup available from local elementary schools
Coming January 2026:
We’re expanding to include care for 1-, 2-, and 3-year-olds through our new Early Learning Program!
Location:
YMCA Early Learning Center at McLaughlin Middle High School
250 E Grove Ave, Lake Wales, FL

🕒 Hours: Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
 
We’d love your support in reaching families who could benefit from high-quality, accessible child care!
Connect With Us:
Phone: 863-676-9441
Email: lwchildcare@ymcawcf.org

Thank you for helping us build a stronger Lake Wales—for today’s families and tomorrow’s leaders.
Warm regards,
The YMCA Early Learning Team

 
 
 
                Jennifer Marcial Mota 
Childcare Director 
YMCA of West Central Florida
250 E Grove Ave
Lake Wales, Fl 33853
P 863-676-9441 x500
lwchildcare@ymcawcf.org 
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