We focus on nurturing the potential of every child with age appropriate, center-based learning activities and a curriculum that develops social, emotional and creative skills to establish a lifelong love of learning. The Mara Center for Early Childhood Learning is housed within the new Meadowlands YMCA, which has offered child care for nearly 100 years. We couldn't be more excited to have our new home providing daycare and preschool in East Rutherford! During our extensive history of youth development, we've created approaches that are scientifically proven to be effective. Parents can have peace of mind knowing their child is in a safe and productive environment at the Y.