Piedmont Family YMCA

Help us congratulate Ms. Jessica on being named Teacher of the Month for May at our YMCA Early Learning Center at Sentara Martha Jefferson! 🎉

Ms. Jessica creates a warm and comforting environment in her classroom each day. She is patient, caring, and builds loving, meaningful relationships with all of her students. You can always count on seeing Ms. Jessica with a smile on her face, and her steady support means so much to the children, families, and staff around her.

We are so grateful to have Ms. Jessica on our team at the YMCA Early Learning Center at Sentara Martha Jefferson. Congratulations, Ms. Jessica! 💐

Help us congratulate Ms. Reece on being named Teacher of the Month for May at our YMCA Early Learning Center at the Jefferson School! 🎉

Ms. Reece’s kindness, patience, and dedication shine through in everything she does each day. The love and care she gives her students never goes unnoticed, and the positive impact she makes on the children, families, and staff at our center is truly special.

Thank you, Ms. Reece, for creating a fun, safe, and loving environment where students can learn and grow. Your hard work, creativity, and passion for teaching inspire everyone around you, and we are so lucky to have you as part of our team.

Congratulations again, Ms. Reece! 💐

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🎓✨ Caps off to our 2026 Pre-K graduates at the YMCA Early Learning Center at the Jefferson School!✨🎓

With perfect weather, excited kids, and plenty of good food, it was a joyful day celebrating this special milestone. Thank you to all the family and friends who came out to cheer on these amazing kiddos and show them so much love and support.

We are so proud of our graduates and all they have accomplished. Wishing them all the best as they head off to kindergarten! 💙

Openings are available for 3 and 4 year olds at our beautiful new YMCA Early Learning Center at Sentara Martha Jefferson. ✨

Our newest early learning center provides quality full-day care in a warm, stimulating environment designed to help children build confidence, curiosity, and a love of learning. The center serves children ages 6 weeks to 5 years, is open Monday through Friday, 6:30am to 6pm, and offers sliding scale rates.

To learn more, email [email protected]

We’re hiring an After School Site Director for the 2026-27 school year at one of our Charlottesville City School locations! 🍎💙

If you are passionate about working with youth, leading a team, and creating a safe, fun, and supportive after school environment, we would love to hear from you.

As an After School Site Director with the Piedmont Family YMCA, you will oversee the daily operations of our after school program at one of the six Charlottesville City elementary schools, support staff and students, build strong relationships with families and school partners, and help create a positive experience for children each day.

Why join the Y?
• Competitive pay with benefits
• Free YMCA membership
• The opportunity to make a real difference in your community
• Valuable leadership experience
• The chance to be part of a mission-driven team that supports children and families every day

If you are reliable, self-motivated, and ready to lead with care, honesty, respect, and responsibility, apply today: https://piedmontymca.org/careers

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms, grandmothers, caregivers, and loved ones who show up with love every day. 💐

Thank you for all you do to nurture, support, and care for the children and families in our community. We celebrate you today and every day!

A huge thank you to all the moms, grandmothers, and caregivers who joined us for our annual ELC Mother’s Day Brunch! 🌺💐

From a fun luau celebration at our Jefferson School location to our very first Mother’s Day Brunch at our new Sentara Martha Jefferson location, it was a beautiful day to come together, celebrate, enjoy brunch, and hit the dance floor. We are so grateful to everyone who took time out of their day to make these moments so special!

Looking for a summer camp experience with more support, structure, and inclusion?

Our Adaptive Camps are designed for youth and adults with disabilities who need more support than a traditional camp can provide. Campers enjoy a fun, welcoming environment that helps build confidence, independence, and connection.

Financial assistance is available, because we believe every camper deserves the chance to belong. We encourage families to apply early so we have time to review assistance applications and help you get ready for camp.

Apply for our Adaptive Summer Camps today: https://piedmontymca.org/adaptive-camps