Drop-In Childcare - NEW!

The YWCA La Crosse Child Center now offers a drop-in childcare service just for Western students! This flexible, short-term care service is rooted in the YWCA’s commitment to high-quality, inclusive early childhood education. This service supports student success by offering a safe, nurturing, and developmentally supportive environment for children ages 2–7.

Location & Hours
  • Location: YWCA La Crosse Child Center, 419 9th St N La Crosse, WI 54601
  • Service Hours: Monday–Thursday, 7:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Eligibility and Fees
  • Students must be enrolled in at least one credit-bearing course during the current academic term
  • Provide their Western student ID number during sign up and remain on campus while receiving care
  • Children must be two years old or under seven years old
  • Complete the enrollment paperwork and pay a one-time $25 enrollment fee
  • Hourly Fee: $4 per hour is the reduced rate Western makes available for students; students must pay at drop-off for care
Care Limits
  • Daily Limit: Up to 3 hours per child per day (minimum of 2 hours)
  • Weekly Limit: No more than 10 hours per child per week
Sign Up for Care
  • Email drop-in@ywcalax.org or call 608-785-9541 to sign up for a slot.
  • Cancellations must be made at least 72 hours in advance to avoid charges
Contact Us to Enroll

Get enrolled today! Contact:

Bobby Lith, M.S. (he/him)
Student Parent Resource Navigator
Western Technical College
Email: lithb@westerntc.edu
Phone: 608-785-9194
Office: The SPACE (K-104), M–F, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Tori Flanders
Child Center Director
YWCA La Crosse
Email: flanders@ywcalax.org
Phone: 608-785-9541
Office: 419 9th St N La Crosse, WI 54601

Parent & Caregiver Resources

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Contact Us

If you would like help navigating these resources, complete the Student Resource Request form or contact Western's Basic Needs Navigator (basicneeds@westerntc.edu or 608-789-4715).

YWCA Child Center

Child Center Director
419 9th St N
WI 54601

Hours

Monday–Thursday, 7:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.