Many of our locations offer "Drop & Shop" childcare where you can drop your child off at a YMCA location during the day and run errands before returning a few hours later to pick them up.
Each location within the YMCA of Greater Augusta offers leading childcare services in the CSRA that range from walk-in daycares that allow your child to learn and play while you exercise, afterschool and fulltime childcare, as well as summer programs for daytime care as well as overnight camps.
Our Play & Learn Childcare is an included benefit to every YMCA family membership in order to allow parents the ability to exercise without worrying about childcare, our other childcare programs may represent an additional cost beyond our standard membership rates. Scholarships, discounts, and financial assistance are available through donations from our community partners.
Please complete our Childcare Information Request form in order for us to reach out regarding how we can best help you and your family.
Whether you need a fulltime childcare solution or a day to run errands, the YMCA offers several childcare programs to help support you and your family.
Jan. 2026
Free afterschool childcare for qualifying families.
The YMCA offers afterschool childcare as part of our Primetime program. Due to various grants that are available to specific communities the prices range from free to $70/week per child.
The YMCA offers fulltime childcare at our Child Development Academy in Downtown Augusta. Due to partnerships with Piedmont Healthcare and other community partners, we offer discounts, scholarships, and financial assistance in order to ensure everyone has access to the best childcare in the CSRA.
The highest full weekly rate without any discounts, scholarships, etc. is $200/week per child.
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Summer childcare options for the Greater Augusta, Ga area .
The YMCA offers a wide range of summer camps at multiple locations throughout the CSRA. Each has individual focuses and vary between daytime childcare during the summer or overnight camps.
Many of our locations offer "Drop & Shop" childcare where you can drop your child off at a YMCA location during the day and run errands before returning a few hours later to pick them up.
Each YMCA branch offer evening childcare services called "Parents' Night Out." This program is aimed at giving caregivers the freedom to have a date night while their children experience a fun evening at the YMCA. These often fill quickly so please complete the above form in order to be informed regarding our next Parents' Night Out.
Our Play & Learn Childcare is a walk-in program at each of our locations that does not require pre-registration. It is tailored to allow parents and caregiver the ability to use YMCA facilities while our staff members watch your children while you exercise, swim, or unwind in the sauna.
Our programs vary in price depending on the service and your specific situation. In order to get the best answer, please complete the form linked to the button below in order to speak to a staff member who can help you calculate the best rate that fits what you need.
Aiken County YMCA | 621 Trolley Line Rd, Graniteville, SC 29829 | 803-349-8080
Augusta South YMCA | 2215 Tobacco Rd, Augusta, GA 30906 | 706-922-9650
Burke County YMCA | 50 Olympic Dr, Waynesboro, GA 30830 | 706-426-0122
Barnwell YMCA | 660 Joey Zorn Blvd, Barnwell, SC 29812 | 803-450-4151
Camp Lakeside YMCA | 1238 Dogwood Ln, Lincolnton, GA 30817 | 706-359-2152
YMCA Child Development Academy | 1425 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30901 | 706-922-9670
North Augusta YMCA | 401 W Martintown Rd Suite 111, North Augusta, SC 29841 | 803-278-0882
North Jefferson YMCA | 3001 GA Hwy 17 North, Wrens, GA 30833 | 706-547-2653
Primetime YMCA Childcare | 1058 Claussen Rd, Augusta GA 30907 | 706-922-9656
Steiner Branch YMCA | 218 Partnership Drive, Grovetown, GA 30813 | 706-922-6713
Thomson YMCA | 521 West Hill St, Thomson, GA 30824 | 706-595-5615
Wilson YMCA | 3570 Wheeler Rd, Augusta, GA, 30909 | 706-922-9623
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