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THE WALLINGFORD by Sean Doherty
FAMILY YMCA

The Wallingford Family YMCA, the Town of Wallingford’s leading childcare provider, is
partnering with the Town of North Haven, North Haven Magazine, the Record Journal
and the Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce to identify the childcare needs for the town's
residents and businesses. At the Y, strengthening the community is our cause. The Y has
listened and responded to communities’ most critical social needs since its founding, and
we’re committed to implementing that same effort for the Town of North Haven.
This collaborative effort will encompass town residents and businesses to ensure all stake-
holders are surveyed. Through environmental scans and independent research, it has been
identified that a major inhibitor enabling the workforce to return to employment is finding
child care providers and services.

Data collection has begun and will continue through July 21, 2023. Data collected will be
analyzed and will be used for possible future implementation, as well as providing supporting
evidence for grant applications. Our YMCA looks forward to bringing creative solutions to the
town's residents and businesses through this proactive initiative.

The Wallingford Family YMCA has been providing award winning childcare programs since
the 1980s! Our licensed programs begin serving children at 8 weeks old through grade 8. Our
Early Childcare Learning Community programs are located on the campuses of Choate Rose-
mary Hall and Masonicare. Our School Age Growth and Enrichment programs are located in
all 8 Wallingford elementary schools and our Enrichment and Leadership for Middle School
program is located at our Rotary/YMCA Teen Center. All together, our YMCA programs serve
over 425 children each and every day.

Please take a few minutes to complete our childcare survey at the following link:
https://forms.gle/aEL3D2RLmgXvbQRA9. Surveys will also be available on the Town of North
Haven website. If you have questions on this survey, please contact Sean Doherty, Executive Di-
rector, Wallingford Family YMCA at [email protected].
For more information on the Wallingford Family YMCA and our childcare programs, please visit www.wallingfordymca.org.

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