About Us
The purpose of the Central Florida YMCA Family Centers at the Walt Disney World® Resort is to improve lives of Central Floridians by connecting individuals, families, and communities with opportunities based on values that strengthen Spirit, Mind and Body. The Central Florida YMCA Family Centers at the Walt Disney World® Resort will achieve this by providing high quality, flexible and affordable child development services, enhancing work and family life and building a strong sense of community.Vision Statement
Central Florida YMCA Family Centers at the Walt Disney World® Resort will provide a high-quality, safe and stimulating child development environment that . . .
Allows parents to balance work and family lives with the support of high quality, flexible and affordable child development services
Encourages children to achieve their highest potential through healthy, innovative, educational and fun child development programming
Fosters the values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility among staff members, children, parents, and families
Supports family growth and learning through the spiritual, physical and mental development of all family members individually and together
Practices diversity by encouraging children to learn about their own backgrounds as well as the backgrounds of others, allowing children to see themselves represented in books, artwork, and toys, continually exposing children to materials and ideas that eliminate stereotypes, and celebrating the creativity that comes from many points of view
Extends the range of play and learning experiences through an emphasis on outdoor and natural learning environments allowing for healthy development in fresh air and sunlight
Commits to hire the most qualified professionals, secure the highest level of accreditation for infant and early childhood education, and maintain administrative stability necessary to create and sustain a quality child development center.