Childcare

The Upper Main Line YMCA (UMLY) has extensive facilities, including two indoor pools, three outdoor pools, a martial arts gym, a basketball/volleyball gym, and other facilities for adults. This Y branch also includes an Environmental Education Center that offers a variety of nature-related activities and programs.

UMLY provides both group and private swim instruction for adults and children ages two and up. Competitive and pre-competitive swim programs are open to children four and up with strong basic swimming skills. More information about UMLY swim teams is available at www.swimumly.com or by calling 610.647.9622, ext. 2509. The indoor pools are open daily for lap, recreational, and family swimming. Check the online pool schedule for specific times.

A wide variety of classes for children are available including ballet, hip hop, tap, jazz, gymnastics, soccer, karate, lacrosse, t-ball, basketball, floor hockey, tennis, golf, Mommy & Me-type infant/toddler programs, and more. Teens looking for adventure can take advantage of the UMLY Skate Park, a safe, supervised place for young people to interact with friends. The park features ramps, rails, and jumps to for all levels of in-line skaters and skateboarders. Group and private skating lessons are also available.

Youth & Family Programs offer many activities, including festivals and family day trips. The YMCA Adventure Guides provides families with opportunities to spend quality time together while participating in a variety of crafts, games, and exciting activities. Throughout the year, the UMLY Environmental Education Center staff offers special programs to teach families about the wildlife, wetlands, and woodlands in the Family Wildlife Series.

UMLY daycare is available weekdays from 8am-6pm for children ages six weeks to five years. Children are divided into groups by age to better meet their developmental needs. Scholarships are available. Call 610.854.1613 for details. Babysitting (free for full privilege members, $4 for program members) is also available for up to two hours; more information is available by calling 610.854.1621.

Preschool programs, for children ages one to six, foster social and physical development. Afternoon Enrichment, for kids ages four to 12 years old, offer a range of activities, including sports and games, indoor and outdoor play, music, homework help, and arts and crafts. Additional information about preschool and enrichment programs is available by calling 610.854.1607.

UMLY offers a wide variety of Summer Camp Programs for kids as young as two up to teens. A general day camp is offered, as well as Kindercamp, and sports specialty camps. If weeklong school vacations are looming, consider UMLY's Vacation Camp programs for kids ages six to 10. The program includes arts & crafts, nature, games, and more. Registration takes place two weeks prior to camp start dates. Call 610.854.1612 for more information and registration.

Eco-Birthday Parties are offered for kids age four to 10. Guests can explore the woods, wetlands, stream, pond, or take part in nature crafts and meet the animals inside the Environmental Education Center. Parties include access to the party room, paper products, cups, utensils, and party bags for each child. Call 610.854.1612 for details. Pool parties with a certified lifeguard and time in the party room are also available. More information is available by calling 610.249.9622.

Serving families since 1985, The Philadelphia Nanny Network, Inc. is designed to meet needs of discerning parents throughout Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs.

The service uses a matching system to meet mutual needs, and includes a family/nanny follow-up.

A pool of qualified applicants for temporary, part time, and full time jobs is always available. Permanent referrals come with a one year guarantee, and all nannies go through a rigorous screening process that includes an in-depth interview, reference checks, and criminal background check.

The Philadelphia Nanny Network, Inc. also provides consulting, assisting parents by performing background checks, checking references, and conducting interviews with candidates found through another source. The company has membership in INA, APNA, and many other nanny support groups around the country.

The Nanny Network also offers referrals for housekeepers, tutors, homework helpers, and cooks.

American Domestic Agency, Inc. (ADA) specializes in the placement of extensively screened nannies, nanny/housekeepers, and on-call babysitters. It is a small, family owned and operated company, placing live-in domestic staff nationally, and live-out staff in select counties of Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Maryland.

All ADA nannies undergo a rigorous screening process that includes an in-depth interview, reference checks, and criminal background check; permanent ADA referrals come with a one-year guarantee.

The Agency also offers referrals for other domestic positions such as personal assistants, chefs/cook, gardeners, chauffeurs, and butlers/home managers.

ABC Nanny Source provides in-home childcare services throughout the Philadelphia region, including Montgomery, Bucks, Chester, and Delaware Counties.

Extensive screening and training is conducted for all ABC Nanny Source employees. Each candidate undergoes a 10-step screening process to ensure that families are completely comfortable throughout the entire interview process. The agency performs face-to-face interviews at its office, conducts national criminal clearances, administers a five-panel drug test, obtains reports from the Department of Motor Vehicles, and runs a Social Security trace. In addition, each reference is verified, and every nanny is photographed and fingerprinted.

ABC Nanny Source does all of the work to find the best possible match for each family. A counselor arranges all interviews, confirms the times, and provides directions to the candidates who arrive for interviews on a schedule that's convenient for the family.

All nannies hired through ABC Nanny Source are CPR certified for infants and children.

Serving families since 1985, The Philadelphia Nanny Network, Inc. is designed to meet needs of discerning parents throughout Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs.

The service uses a matching system to meet mutual needs, and includes a family/nanny follow-up.

A pool of qualified applicants for temporary, part time, and full time jobs is always available. Permanent referrals come with a one year guarantee, and all nannies go through a rigorous screening process that includes an in-depth interview, reference checks, and criminal background check.

The Philadelphia Nanny Network, Inc. also provides consulting, assisting parents by performing background checks, checking references, and conducting interviews with candidates found through another source. The company has membership in INA, APNA, and many other nanny support groups around the country.

The Nanny Network also offers referrals for housekeepers, tutors, homework helpers, and cooks.

Serving families since 1985, The Philadelphia Nanny Network, Inc. is designed to meet needs of discerning parents throughout Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs.

The service uses a matching system to meet mutual needs, and includes a family/nanny follow-up.

A pool of qualified applicants for temporary, part time, and full time jobs is always available. Permanent referrals come with a one year guarantee, and all nannies go through a rigorous screening process that includes an in-depth interview, reference checks, and criminal background check.

The Philadelphia Nanny Network, Inc. also provides consulting, assisting parents by performing background checks, checking references, and conducting interviews with candidates found through another source. The company has membership in INA, APNA, and many other nanny support groups around the country.

The Nanny Network also offers referrals for housekeepers, tutors, homework helpers, and cooks.

This parent-owned online directory of childcare options includes in-home providers, nannies, childcare centers, and babysitters, serving infants through school-age children. The website also offers links to helpful articles on parenting, state oversight agencies, and more.

The database is searchable by zip code, children's ages, and type of care required. Results include contact information; a description of the services offered; the staff, philosophy, licensing, and facilities of the provider; and hours of operation. Helpful icons beside search matches indicate which providers offer drop-in services and off-hours care; some listings include photos.

A very minimal amount of information can be gathered from a free search of the site - name of daycare, how many children of various ages are cared for by the provider, address, and phone number. To get additional information - hours of operation, website address, photos, etc. - parents must subscribe.

A note of caution: Listed providers are not screened, so while the site is a great starting point in a search for childcare, it's imperative that parents check out claims regarding licensing, staff, and facilities.

Jeanne's Family Daycare is a licensed and insured family daycare provider with completed background clearances.

The facility offers a large playroom for children, daily activities, and discounts for siblings.