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New River YMCA, Inc

★★★★½ 4.791 reviewsJacksonville, NC

Private

New River YMCA in Jacksonville runs summer day camps that welcome kids of all backgrounds, emphasizing lifelong skills, self-confidence, and friendships, plus a preschool summer camp offered in Richlands. Part of the nonprofit YMCA network. Located at 1940 Gum Branch Rd, Jacksonville.

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Environment
Indoor/Outdoor
Operator
Private
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We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact New River YMCA, Inc directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.

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★★★★★brittany vance

With so many parents looking for a preschool. The quality of education is top notch. My daughter is excelling with going to the YMCA. Just seeing how much growth she's done in just two years is amazing. I absolutely love how hands on her teachers Ms. Kristina and Ms. Alex are, not only my child but all of them in the classroom. They're very passionate about making sure each child excels and takes time to meet the child where they are in their learning. They go above and beyond to teach from all angles. I've first hand witness children having conflicts with annunceating sounds, and they have helped them to say it correctly. They are absolutely great with the children. As a parent it's wonderful to see how excited the kids are to go to school. Every morning the children are running into class with arms wide open to give their teachers a hug. This also shows that they feel safe and comfortable with their teachers. As a parent knowing my child feels safe in school is a big relief. Thank you YMCA for hiring AMAZING TEACHERS.

★★★★★April Wade

We absolutely love this YMCA preschool. The environment is warm, safe, and so welcoming. The teachers are honestly amazing, patient, kind, and truly care about the kids. My son loves going every day and has learned so much. I genuinely wish his teachers could go with him to kindergarten because they’ve been that incredible. We’re so grateful for this program and highly recommend it to any parent looking for a great preschool.

★★★★★lori hall

My daughter currently attends here and we LOVE Mrs. Allison! She is the sweetest and most attentive teacher. She took time to get to know my daughter who is shy and help her build confidence and grow within the classroom setting. Not only does my daughter now feel more comfortable in her pre-K class, she’s excelling at learning because of having such a supportive teacher!!

★★★★★Jaime Roznos

If I could give more than five stars, I absolutely would. This place may be called a daycare, but it truly functions as a school in the best possible way. The amount of learning, structure, and care that goes into each day is incredible. My daughter is in the infant/toddler room with Mrs. Kat and Mrs. T, and I genuinely cannot say enough good things about them. They don’t just make sure she has what she needs—they go above and beyond, every single day. The learning she’s done in this classroom already far exceeds what I ever expected from a “daycare” setting. She’s been here since she was four months old and started out with Mrs. Kim and Mrs. Sammy, who still make a point to see her every day. They laid such a strong foundation that my transition back to work felt supported instead of stressful, which is something every working parent hopes for but doesn’t always get. Communication is excellent, the environment is loving and intentional, and most importantly—I can feel how much my daughter is loved here. She’s excited to go each morning and practically shoos me out the door like, “Okay mom, I’ve got important things to do.” We are beyond grateful for this center and the incredible teachers who treat our daughter like one of their own.

★★★★★Elva Soto

We just moved in November and we love it! They have amazing staff that truly work with our son! They keep us in the loop on how he is doing and what he is eating. Having the app definitely helps with my mind at ease, since this is the first time my son has ever gone to daycare. They agreed about communicating any closures or delaying openings due to the weather or short staffed. I highly recommend any parent looking for a daycare to apply here!

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