Richard F. Blake Center

Founded in 1988, the Richard F. Blake Children's Center was one of the first full day child care centers in Morris County and it remains one of the best. From 6 weeks to preschool age, the Richard F. Blake Children's Center offers quality care for your child in a safe and nurturing environment. The Richard F. Blake Children's Center has recently received its 5th re-accreditation for NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children), an honor bestowed upon only 7% of child care centers nationwide, and only 5% in New Jersey. The rigorous re-accreditation process takes place every 5 years. The Richard F. Blake Children's Center was the first YMCA in New Jersey to become NAEYC accredited. In 2002 we moved into our current home at 65 Horsehill Road, thanks to the generosity of longtime YMCA friends, Dick and Wanda Blake. With their help, the Blakes transformed the lives of countless children by opening this state-of-the-art child care facility.