Richard F. Blake Children’s Center

Founded in 1988, the Blake Center offers quality care for your children from 6 weeks to preschool, in a safe and nurturing environment. Our Center was the first YMCA in New Jersey to become NAEYC accredited.

Center Highlights
• A secure 20,000 square-foot facility in a park-like setting with indoor Little Honey Gym, large outdoor playground and garden area
• Certified teacher in every classroom, low child to teacher ratio, average teacher tenure of 10.5 years
• NAEYC accredited
• Staff trained on NJ State Preschool Core Curriculum, utilizes state-approved Creative Curriculum
• New S.T.E.M. curriculum (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
• Preschool tuition includes: discovery science, sports skills, music, dance, swim (healthy snacks served daily, pizza lunch Friday)
• Camera and door buzzer systems for your child’s safety

Full Week Child Care
Full and partial week options are available
Ages: 6 weeks to 5 years
Days: Monday – Friday
Hours: COVID OPERATING HOURS: 7:45AM-5:15PM