Where Kids Excel After the Bell
Welcome to the YMCA After School Program! The Y makes the most of your child’s after-school time by offering active learning opportunities designed to engage and expand young minds. Housed in large, open spaces inside local schools, YMCA After School Care gives your child the opportunity to get to know their schoolmates better as they engage in active play and collaborate on fun projects. In the process, they’ll continue to develop the physical, educational, emotional, and social skills which are proven keys for success.
As a leader in youth development, the Valley Shore YMCA serves over 200+ children on a daily basis providing safe, quality, affordable afterschool care in seven schools along the Shoreline. For Elementary School-age children, enrollment is open to any child, ages 5-12 years old who is a student of the school/district in which the site is located.
Y AFTER-SCHOOL CHILDCARE BENEFITS
• Conveniently located on school campuses
• All sites are licensed through the Department of Education
• All staff undergo pre-employment background checks
• Low staff-to-child ratios
• Highly qualified staff who receive ongoing education
• Financial assistance available, upon application
Y AFTER-SCHOOL CHILDCARE PROGRAM MODEL
All of our afterschool programs provide a range of activities including:
• Homework help
• Structured academic enrichment activities
• Indoor/outdoor physical play
• Hands-on engaging activity centers for students to explore
• Healthy snack
YMCA After School Childcare Registration Information
Here is all of the information you need to get your child enrolled in one of our quality after-school programs. In order to successfully guarantee your child a spot in his/her program, all of the following forms must be present and completed on the day of registration. Each of these forms is also available at the YMCA Welcome Center at the Valley Shore YMCA in Westbrook, CT.
Childcare locations 2022-2023
- Clinton Before and After School Childcare at Joel School
- Old Saybrook Before and After School Childcare at Goodwin School
- Chester Elementary School
Monthly Childcare Fees
| # Days/week | AM Care 7 am – School Start | PM Care School End – 6 pm |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | $275 | $420 |
| 4 | $230 | $350 |
| 3 | $175 | $265 |
| 2 | $120 | $175 |
| 1 | $70 | $90 |
Required Childcare Registration Documents:
- Health Form
- Individual Care Plan (ONLY required for children with special health concerns.)
- Authorization of Medication (ONLY required for children who need on-site medication)
- 2022 – 2023 Parent Handbook
- Religious Exemption Statement
- Mask Wearing Policy
For more information on YMCA Childcare
Email Britney Bruno, Director of Youth Programs,
or call (860) 399-9622 x115.