Finding quality, convenient, and affordable child care is not always easy. Fortunately, the YMCA at LSC-North Harris offers child care to LSC-North Harris students, as well as area residents. The center is currently accepting applications for fall 2010.

LSC-North Harris students are eligible to use the Child Watch drop-in care program for children ages 18 months to five years of age. It is specifically designed for those students who may need child care during the times they attend classes or when a student's regular day care falls through. Financial Aid is available for those who qualify. Students interested in the Child Watch program should call 281.765.7878.

Childcare services for the community are also available through the YMCA at LSC-North Harris. The recently expanded program includes an all-day pre-school care for children ages 18 to 35 months and a separate all-day pre-school for ages three to four years. Both run from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. A new partial-week alternative for preschool aged children 18 months to five years of age is also available. Cost is very affordable, but varies. For more information about enrolling call 281.765.7730.

Lone Star College-North Harris is located at 2700 W.W. Thorne Drive, one-half mile south of FM 1960 East, between Aldine-Westfield and Hardy Roads. For more information about the college, call 281.618.5400 or visit LoneStar.edu/NorthHarris.

With more than 62,000 students in credit classes in spring 2010, and a total enrollment of nearly 85,000, Lone Star College System is the largest institution of higher education in the Houston area, and the second largest and the fastest-growing community college system in Texas. LSCS consists of five colleges including LSC-CyFair, LSC-Kingwood, LSC-Montgomery, LSC-North Harris, and LSC-Tomball, six centers, LSC-University Park, LSC-University Center at Montgomery, LSC-University Center at University Park, Lone Star Corporate College, and LSC-Online. To learn more visit LoneStar.edu.