Marysville, WA – August 7, 2025. The YMCA of Snohomish County celebrated the grand opening of its new Marysville Early Learning Center with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, August 5. This special event marked a significant step forward in addressing the urgent child care needs of families across the region.
Slated to open in September, this 4-classroom facility will provide affordable, high-quality child care for up to 68 children. Funded by state and federal support, individual donors, and smaller charitable foundations, the project embodies the Y’s commitment to equity, youth development, and community.
“The reason we are a charity is because we have a commitment that nobody is turned away based on an inability to pay,” said Peyton Tune, President and CEO, YMCA of Snohomish County. “You can’t say ‘access for all’ if it doesn’t mean ‘all.’ This building and this center are a part of that promise.”
Early Learning at the Y nurtures self-awareness, confidence, and connection through developmentally appropriate academics and meaningful relationships. The program champions inclusive spaces where kids feel safe to explore, build friendships, and discover new skills. Supporting families is central to the Y’s Early Learning mission. An integral part of the program is engaging parents, fostering open communication, and inviting families into a community that cares. Trained, compassionate staff create environments rooted in safety, structure, and fun—so every child feels seen and supported.
The Marysville Early Learning Center directly supports the YMCA of Snohomish County’s strategic plan, which prioritizes expanding access to essential services, like child care, and closing equity gaps in underserved communities. It also reflects the Y’s longstanding mission to nurture youth, empower families, and strengthen communities.
At the ribbon cutting, Washington State Senator June Robinson emphasized the long-term value of early education. “Child care and a quality early learning experience is the best investment that we as the public can make,” she said. “It’s been studied and proven over and over again that an investment in early learning pays enormous dividends throughout that person’s life. There’s no better investment that we – as the state of Washington, as the Marysville community, as the YMCA – could make than to provide additional quality early learning opportunities for our community.”
The YMCA’s initiative not only benefits Marysville families but also addresses a broader regional need for accessible, quality child care – ensuring every child has a fair start and every family has peace of mind.
For more information on YMCA child care programs, please visit ymca-snoco.org/child-care/.
