This center is a community partner-based center. Employees of Basin Electric Power Cooperative, CHI St. Alexius Health & Sanford Health may contact their HR departments to inquire about partner-based spots for infant-toddler care & preschool program availability.

Preschool & Kindergarten Readiness programs are available to the community. 

Hours: Mon-Fri 6:30am-6pm

Early Learning Programs

• Infant-Toddler Care
• Preschool
• Kindergarten Readiness Preschool

Call the YDC North Site Director for availability.

YDC North Site Director: Lisa Atkinson - 701-751-9713  lisa.atkinson@bismarckymca.org

YDC North Coordinator: Tonya Blowers - 701-751-9712 tonya.blowers@bismarckymca.org

46th Ave. SE, Mandan

Hours: Mon-Fri 6:30am-6pm

Early Learning Programs

• Preschool
• Kindergarten Readiness Preschool

Call the YDC Mandan Site Director for availability.

YDC Mandan Site Director: Dani Deibert - 701-751-9817  dani.deibert@bismarckymca.org

Click here for more information & to view the YDC Mandan rates.

At all YDC locations we work with your child to make sure he or she receives the best quality learning experience possible.

As a Bright & Early North Dakota Program we:

· take extra steps in health & safety

· create an environment that inspires learning through play

· develop activities that encourage language, creativity, science & other skills

· provide nurturing relationships & positive interactions with children

Our program goes above & beyond the basic licensing standards of North Dakota & has completed an intensive observation process to earn a multi star quality rating.

The YMCA is committed to providing a safe environment for every person who enters our doors, most importantly children who are entrusted to our care. As an organization, we take the following actions to keep kids safe in our Y facilities, camps & programs to maintain the reputation of safety we have built during our 55+ year history.

Screening

• Conduct criminal history & and sex offender registry checks on staff prior to hire & frequently thereafter.
• Staff and volunteers working within our child care facilities must undergo a fingerprint based background check specific to child abuse and neglect prior to hire and every five years thereafter.
• Conduct staff reference checks.
• Conduct nightly screenings of YMCA members against the National Sex Offender Registry.

Training

• Staff & volunteers are required to complete training on preventing, recognizing & responding to abuse.
• Staff are required to complete mandated reporter training upon hire and Youth Development Center employees receive monthly mandated reporter training.
• Staff receive monthly Child Abuse Prevention training.
• Require staff & volunteers to agree to our child safety code of conduct which includes rules such as:
  • Prohibiting staff & volunteers from being alone with a child; interactions must be observable & interruptible.
  • Restricting staff & volunteer contact with children outside of YDC programs (including babysitting, social networking, offering additional services, etc.)
  • Detailing acceptable & unacceptable physical & verbal interactions.
  • Requiring allegations or suspicions of abuse be reported to the proper authorities in accordance with state law.
• Youth Development Center staff are trained to implement a developmentally appropriate child abuse prevention curriculum.

Mandated Reporting

• Individuals working directly with children are required by law to report suspected child abuse and neglect.
• Our facilities work in cooperation with the appropriate agencies in the event of suspected child abuse or neglect.

Policy

The Y maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward child abuse & child endangerment &  staff are to report any questionable behavior they see, or violations of the Child Code of Conduct.

Auditing

To ensure we continuously uphold the highest standards in child safety & protection our Safety and Employee Development Specialist conducts regular audits using assessment tools developed by Praesidium, a consulting firm that specializes in abuse prevention and risk management. And, all Ys in the U.S. are required to implement child sexual abuse prevention practices & policies to remain a member in good standing with the National Council of YMCAs.

We are passionate about working with kids to develop their potential, while helping them to learn, grow & thrive. Locally, with hundreds of children visiting our branches daily, our staff are trained to be alert. It is our responsibility to ensure the kids in our care are happy & free to learn & grow at every turn. And so our YDC has comprehensive child protection policies & procedures that are reviewed regularly & part of continuous conversations at the Y. We invite our members, parents & community, to support us in our success by learning these basic practices & procedures that will help keep our children safe:

1. Know: Understand the common practices of those who harm you & the best practices to stop them.
2. See: Recognize the warning signs or behaviors that signal abuse or risk for abuse.
3. Respond: Take action in response to behaviors we recognize as being inappropriate or questionable.

Together, let’s commit to protecting the youth in our YDC & our communities, by practicing these three habits of child abuse protection each day. Because when we know & understand how abuse happens, see the warning signs & are prepared to respond quickly to prevent it, we create a culture of child abuse prevention that results in even safer environments for kids to reach their full potential.

Our Youth Development Center is lead by a Certified Praesidium Guardian. Learn more about this important program here. 

Current Youth Development Center infant, toddler & preschool openings for your special little learner! Limited spots available so sign up soon to secure your place in the "Best of the Best" childcare & early childhood education program in Bismarck Mandan. Contact the designated site directors to register.

LOCATION: Main YMCA Youth Development Center

AGES:

• Infants
• Toddlers 18 months-2 years
• Toddlers 2-3 years
• Preschoolers 3-4 years
• Preschoolers 4-5 years

REGISTER: Contact Alyssa Yantzer
701-751-9706
alyssa.yantzer@bismarckymca.org

LOCATION: Youth Development Center North

Openings reserved for employees of Basin Electric Power Cooperative, CHI St. Alexius Health and Sanford Health - additional spots limited and restricted, contact site director for more information.

AGES:

• Infants
• Toddlers 18 months-2 years
• Toddlers 2-3 years
• Preschoolers 3-4 years
• Preschoolers 4-5 years

REGISTER: Contact Lisa Atkinson
701-751-9713
lisa.atkinson@bismarckymca.org

LOCATION: Youth Development Center Mandan

AGES:

• Preschoolers 3-4 years
• Preschoolers 4-5 years

REGISTER: Contact Dani Deibert
701-751-9817
dani.deibert@bismarckymca.org

As a valued community partner with Sanford Health, CHI St. Alexius & Basin Electric Power Cooperative, you & your family have access to childcare programs at our YDC North location. YMCA Youth Development Centers provide safe, welcoming, high quality services that will help your children get a great start in life. Support from the YDC will give you peace of mind that your children are receiving the best care while you are at work.

YDC North

1701 E Century Ave., Bismarck

6:30am-6pm, Mon-Fri

• Safe Welcoming Environment
• Quality Curriculum
• Creative Activities
• Swimming Lessons
• Sports Programs
   

Monthly Rates (Sept-Aug)

Infant/Toddler Care

Ages 6 Months-3 Years

Newborn-1 Year Old Rooms: $1,123 Y Member / $1,215 Non-Member

1-2 Year Old Rooms: $1,123 Y Member / $1,215 Non-Member

2-3 Year Old Rooms: $1,033 Y Member / $1,137 Non-Member

Youngest full time child is full price, older full time siblings receive a $30/month discount

Breakfast, lunch & afternoon snack provided

Full Time Preschool

Ages 3-4

$957 Y Member / $1,047 Non-Member

Youngest full time child is full price, older full time siblings receive $30/month discount

Breakfast, lunch & afternoon snack provided
 
Full Time Kindergarten Readiness Preschool

Ages 4-5

$957 Y Member / $1,047 Non-Member

Youngest full time child is full price, older full time siblings receive a $30/month discount

Breakfast, lunch & afternoon snack provided
 
YDC North Site Director:

Lisa Atkinson

701751-9713

lisa.atkinson@bismarckymca.org

All Bismarck/Mandan locations will be closed the following days:

New Year's Day: If the holiday falls on a Saturday, our centers will be closed the preceding Friday. If the holiday falls on a Sunday, our centers will be closed the following Monday.

Good Friday

Memorial Day

Independence Day: If the holiday falls on a Saturday, our centers will be closed the preceding Friday.  If the holiday falls on a Sunday, our centers will be closed the following Monday.

Labor Day

Thanksgiving & the day after

Christmas Eve

Christmas Day: If the holiday falls on a Saturday, our centers will be closed the preceding Friday.  If the holiday falls on a Sunday, our centers will be closed the following Monday.

New Year's Eve hours: 6:30am-3pm