Pick the School Day Child Care That Works for YOUR Family!
We are proud to offer TWO school day child care programs, with scheduling options to meet a variety of family needs!
- Afterschool Academy provides care onsite at your child's school for 2 hours after dismissal.
- Before and After School Child Care at the Y provides care at the Y starting at 6:30am each morning until 7:00pm, and it also transports your kids from the Y to their school.
Learn more about each program below!
Both child care programs have scholarship opportunities for students on free/reduced lunch. Free/reduced lunch qualifies you for a 30% scholarship when you provide us a copy for your acceptance letter. For more scholarship options. apply at the Y through our Everyone Belongs Scholarship Program.
For more information about child care programs at Dodge City Family YMCA, contact our Family Director, Jasmin Sanchez, at jasmins@dcksymca.
AFTER SCHOOL ACADEMY
After School Academies are for any child ages 5-12. Children receive homework help from qualified, trained staff members, enjoy a healthy afternoon snack and participate in purposeful play in a safe, nurturing environment.
- Homework Time
- Tutoring
- Snacks
- Arts and Crafts
- Character Development
- Convenient hours
- Caring, experienced, certified staff
- Age-appropriate activities
- Physical and Educational activities
LOCATIONS
School | Minimum Students | Maximum Students |
---|---|---|
Beeson Elementary | 25 | 45 |
Linn Elementary | 25 | 45 |
Miller Elementary | 25 | 45 |
Northwest Elementary | 25 | 50 |
Ross Elementary | 25 | 60 |
Soule Elementary | 25 | 60 |
Sunnyside Elementary | 25 | 30 |
COST PER WEEK
$30/member; $40/non-member
Fees have increased due to lack of 21st Century funding.
Extended Hour Before and After School Child Care at the Y
Before school: 6:30am and will transport to their school
After school: End of school day until 7:00 pm
Before and After School at the Y takes your kid(s) to school in the morning and pick them up in the afternoon. (At least 5 students per school must be enrolled for pick-up and drop-off.) During their time at the Y, your child will enjoy snacks, arts & crafts, physical activity, and educational activities in a safe and nurturing environment. They will have homework time and receive homework help from our caring, experienced, certified staff.
COST PER WEEK
- Before: $25/member; $35/non-member
- After: $60/member; $80/non-member
Fees have increased due to the lack of the 21st Century funding.