Happy International Day of Friendship! Every year we not only get to watch our childcare kiddos grow and learn, but we get to watch as they make important friendships with their peers! Not only do these friendships make for great memories, but they encourage healthy Youth Development! Frienships at a young age help kids develop important social and emotioal skills, increase their capacity for empathy, and boosts their happiness, well-being, and self-confidence! We can't wait to welcome back our Before and After School Kids this fall in a safe and nuturing enviorment where they can continue to thrive. For more information on our Before & After School Childcare Program please visit valpoymca.org/childcare #internationaldayoffriendship2020 #youthdevelopment #earlychildhooddevelopment #earlychildhoodeducation #beforeandafterschoolprogram #beforeandafterschoolcare #safetyfirst #childcareduringcovid19 #ymca #ymcachildcare #valparaisoindiana #valpoy