Description: The YMCA of Greater Miami was started in 1916 in downtown Miami. At that time, there were just a few pioneers with the dream of offering programs that would build a strong community. The first YMCA building was dedicated by 300 members in 1918. The original building reach capacity in 1925, and the Miami Y began to build branches in communities of Miami-Dade County.
Late in the 1930s Austin Younts opened a center to serve black youth. Around that same time, land in Allapattah was donated for the first suburban branch. In the 1940s the YMCA of Greater Miami was a hub of social and athletic activities for thousands of military personnel. The Y led the move to provide services to the newly arrived Cuban refugees in the 1960s, and the José Martí International Branch was formed in 1963.
From there, the Y has become an intricate piece of the mosaic that is South Florida. Having started as an organization that served mostly young Christian men, the Y of today is a magnet for all kinds of people, attracting people of all faiths, races, abilities, ages and income. The Y is an agent of depolarization, bringing people together from different backgrounds, communities and cultures. The Y of today looks much different than it did 30 or 40 years ago, yet the core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility that the Y teaches have remained constant throughout its long history.
Today, the YMCA of Greater Miami provides programs - child care, sports, before and afterschool care, aquatics, day camps, teen programs, adult fitness and senior programs - in 4 family centers, 3 preschools, and over 60 elementary and middle schools, and park locations throughout Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties.
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Report Date |
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| 2022-07-01 |
| 2022-03-04 |
| 2021-10-26 |
| 2021-06-28 |
| 2021-03-04 |
| 2020-11-03 |
| 2020-06-11 |
| 2020-05-13 |
| 2020-03-05 |
| 2019-10-15 |
| 2019-05-29 |
| 2019-02-13 |
| 2019-01-28 |
| 2019-01-22 |
| 2018-10-09 |
If you are a provider and you believe any information is incorrect, please contact us. We will research your concern and make corrections accordingly.
I am a parent that has a child attending the YMCA. At this time I am currently unemployed. I wanted to speak to a Monica person to see if there was some sort of government plane that I can put my daughter in. I am receiving Food stamps and also have Medicaid. The Y gave Monica's number. I've been calling weeks and several days with no response. I think this is rude and unprofessional. If a parent had a major emergency, the 911 operator wouldn't be able to reach her or anyone that works in the "office".