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Managing 600 Kids and Counting: How Catawba Valley YMCA Uses Daxko to Streamline Childcare

By Becki Irby
Published On May 14, 2025
Updated On May 19, 2025

Managing youth programs across multiple sites is no small feat. That’s why Catawba Valley YMCA relies on Daxko’s nonprofit software to streamline operations with confidence. From preschool to afterschool registration and summer camps, the team coordinates services across five branches and three counties, all while serving over 600 children.

With the right tools and support, they’re keeping families engaged, finances clear, and operations running smoothly.

Meeting High-Volume Needs with the Right Technology

When families across the region rely on your programs, operational efficiency is essential. Daxko’s YMCA software provides the scalability Catawba Valley YMCA needs to coordinate staff, schedules, and registrations across locations.

We’re serving over 600 children across five branches and three counties — without Daxko, I can’t imagine how we’d manage it all.

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Kristy Meiners

Childcare Business Administrator, YMCA of the Catawba Valley

From afterschool registration to summer camp coordination, Daxko’s childcare management software empowers staff to stay organized and proactive — without the paper clutter.

Simplifying Finances with Visibility and Automation

Managing billing for DSS, third-party payers, and financial aid families used to be a challenge. Now, the finance team uses Daxko’s invoicing shortcuts and payment filters to stay on top of every detail.

Financial tools like filters and invoice shortcuts make it so much easier to stay on top of who owes what.

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Kristy Meiners

Childcare Business Administrator, YMCA of the Catawba Valley

Whether tracking down past-due balances or segmenting families by subsidy type, Daxko’s nonprofit technology equips staff with the data they need; fast.

More Than Software: A Trusted Support Partner

Catawba Valley YMCA needed a partner who understood the nonprofit world and the demands of youth programs. That’s what they found in Daxko. 

Daxko support is incredible. They understand what we’re trying to do — even when I don’t have the technical language.

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Kristy Meiners

Childcare Business Administrator, YMCA of the Catawba Valley

Tools like Daxko Engage further support teams by enabling personalized communication with families, an essential part of the childcare experience. Whether troubleshooting a setup or rolling out a new registration cycle, the support team is fast, knowledgeable, and empathetic.

A Smarter Way to Run Childcare Programs

By centralizing operations, simplifying finance workflows, and offering real support, Daxko empowers organizations like Catawba Valley YMCA to deliver excellent childcare and youth programs at scale.

Self-service registration improves the parent experience while reducing administrative work for staff. Real-time dashboards offer visibility across every site. And Daxko’s partnership ensures organizations never have to manage alone.

Explore how Daxko can support childcare and youth development with the tools and partnership you need to deliver high-quality youth programs at scale. Schedule a demo now!