Demand grows for Santa Maria Valley YMCA childcare during pandemic
SANTA MARIA, Calif. - The Santa Maria Valley YMCA Childcare Center is back open and the kids are loving it.
"For them just to be around other kids their age is great ...
and it’s just a need for them to feel the love and joy and be able to be
the creative mind that they are," said teacher Kayla Neal of the Santa Maria Valley YMCA.
Since the childcare center’s reopening, more families are signing their kids
up including Diana Borjas. "Socialization is key at this age. Their brains are soaking in so much …
yeah this is Preston … he’s my little guy."
Managers with the Y say one of the highlights to this childcare center is financial
scholarships are offered for families in need
"Seeing how they are and watching them grow … it just brings joy to me," said Neal.
Since kids under twelve are not yet vaccinated, the Y says they are making sure all health protocols are followed for everyone’s safety.
While this childcare center is filling up fast, Y managers say there are still openings for families with kids.
