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    Shepherd YMCA Firehouse

    4.7 (6 reviews)
    Open • 7:00 am - 1:00 pm, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Multiple children care

    Single child care

    Community Service/Non-Profit

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    Love the new equipment. Would like to see more hours open. Would like to know more about updating your goals.

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