Free Onsite Drop-in Childcare

YMCA Adventure Center Overview

Days: Monday through Friday on a first-come, first-served basis
Hours: 8:45 AM – 12:05 PM / 12:35 PM – 4 PM
Ages: 2 ½ – 12 years old. Child must be potty-trained.
Cost: Free, 15 hrs of childcare per week per eligible child

Free Onsite Drop-in Childcare Provided by the YMCA of Metro Denver

Excel Center students must complete health forms and sign up in advance to reserve a daily spot for their child. Students may reserve up to 15 hours of care per week per child on a first come, first-served basis. The Adventure Center can accommodate up to 39 kids at one time.

Excel Center students must complete the health and safety documents before signing their child up for drop-in childcare. Complete your child’s health and safety documents here.

Once you have completed the health and safety documents you can use the reservation link to schedule individual days of care for your child.

Please note, students must make a reservation ahead of time for each day they need care. The Adventure Center will accept walk-ins, but only if there is space available.

Excel Together

At The Excel Center’s YMCA Adventure Center, your child experiences:

An inclusive, respectful and welcoming environment
A place for learning, connection and fun
Engaging, learning-focused programming for all ages
Care from skilled and caring staff with comprehensive training

NOTE: Children must be potty-trained to visit The Excel Center’s YMCA Adventure Center.

Learn more about the YMCA of Metropolitan Denver and our options for membership and programs for youth, including swimming, sports, arts, dance, Kids Night Out, summer camps and more. At the YMCA, we believe every child should have the opportunity to participate, so we offer financial assistance, as well as other ways to access YMCA membership and services.

Why The Excel Center?

There are approximately 300,000 Coloradans 25 years of age and older without high school diplomas. Goodwill of Colorado believes the best way to end the cycle of poverty is to provide these individuals with educational opportunities so they may increase their earning potential and strengthen their families.