About CRS

YMCA Childcare Resource Service (CRS) is a department of the YMCA of San Diego County. We are a social service department providing free and low-cost services to the community with a focus on child care.

We are leaders in meeting the needs of families, early childhood education programs, and the child care provider community through an array of comprehensive countywide services.

For families we offer:

  • Free child care referrals
  • Access to our resource library that has the latest trends in child development
  • Expert advice on children’s health and behavior
  • Subsidized child care for low-income families who qualify

For child care providers and early childhood educators, we provide:

  • Opportunities to network with other providers and educators
  • Access to various tools such as referrals to their programs, and coaching on healthy eating and physical activity
  • Training opportunities to enhance the quality of child care programs through health and safety training, new curriculum for center and home based programs, best practices and training to start a licensed child care business

our staff

YMCA Childcare Resource Service: 619-521-3055

Administration

  • Executive Director: Kim McDougal 
  • Executive Manager: Shelby Gomez
  • Communications: Erin Esposit
  • Human Resources: Adriana Morales
  • Marketing: Joangrace Espiritu
  • Research & Evaluation: Ariana Steck 

Programs

  • Family Support Services Program: Abby Shull 
  • Provider Support Services & County Subsidy Contracts: Alma Vargas
  • Resource and Referral: Laurie Han
  • Strengthening Families: Aimee Zeitz
Youth & Family
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We have family membership options that include either one or two adults with children 17 and under.

Seniors
Adults
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The YMCA of San Diego County offers programs to adults of all ages and types.

Camp
Health & Wellness
Community Services
Overview

At the Y we have Community Resources that are based on community need to connect you with information, support, assistance, and resources.