FREEPORT — The YMCA of Southern Maine is expanding childcare services on Election Day, with the aim of making it easier for busy parents and guardians to vote on Nov. 8.

The organization will offer free childcare at their branches in Freeport, New Gloucester, Portland and Biddeford between the hours of 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4–8 p.m. This service will be available to everyone in the community.

The service is part of the Zoe for President initiative, the Y’s effort to elect a current 1-year-old girl President in 2064.

“Our hope is that Zoe for President: Kids Day Out childcare helps parents and care givers make sure their voices are heard at the polls, and that the very children we care for are given every opportunity to reach their future potential,” said Helen L. Breña, CEO of the YMCA of Southern Maine. “As one of the largest providers of childcare in Southern Maine, we see the potential in all children and understand that if given the opportunity to succeed, kids can grow up to be anything they want — including president.”

The YMCA of Southern Maine’s four branches. serve more than 30,000 people annually and provide more than $2.1 million in financial assistance and program support.