School-Age Care

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Program Overview

The Y makes the most of your child’s time before and after school by offering activities designed to engage and expand young minds. Housed inside local schools, YMCA before and after school programs blend a familiar and safe environment with new opportunities for physical activity, social connection, and experiential learning.

Program Components

Our program uses developmentally appropriate curriculums to foster physical, cognitive, social, and emotional growth for every child.

Healthy Eating and Physical Activity (HEPA)

Healthy Eating and Physical Activity (HEPA) teaches children how to make healthy food choices and to enjoy physical activity, contributing to their social and physical development. HEPA standards include fresh or frozen fruit and vegetables, and whole grain, low sugar foods served for every snack. Foods containing trans-fats, hydrogenated oils and high fructose corn syrup are not served.

Children are provided with opportunities for moderate and vigorous physical activity for at least 60 minutes per day. This includes a mixture of moderate and vigorous activity (activity that increases the heart rate and breathing rate), as well as bone and muscle strengthening activities. Active play takes place outdoors whenever possible.

Social & Emotional Learning

Social-emotional learning teaches skills that benefit a student’s academic performance, while also focusing on their emotional, mental, and behavioral health. Learning skills to resolve conflicts, work with others, form healthy relationships, and make good decisions prepares students to overcome challenges.

Through age-appropriate games and activities, students will learn strategies to help manage emotions, navigate peer relationships, and achieve academic success.

S.T.E.M.

Science Technology Engineering and Math (S.T.E.M.) activities encourage students to solve problems, find and use evidence, collaborate on projects, and think critically. Incorporating hands-on learning experiences throughout the day offers students the opportunity to gain and apply relevant, “real-world” knowledge outside their regular curriculum.

As a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening community, the Y is committed to nurturing the potential of all youth. Part of that commitment includes introducing youth from all backgrounds to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) experiences. Through our work, we also have an opportunity to increase diversity in STEM fields. The reality is that women continue to be underrepresented in STEM careers. The Y is helping to change that reality by incorporating gender-equitable practices into our programming.

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SCALED Learning™ Curriculum

Locations

Thanks to close partnerships with local School Districts, Y programs operate inside school facilities. This provides children with a familiar and safe location for their time before and after school.

To view our Child Care Sites on an interactive map, click here.

YMCA Branch	Program Director	Program Registrar	School-Age Care Locations
Everett	Michelle Pitzer 425 312 6960 mpitzer@ymca-snoco.org	Dakota Pitzer 425 312 6935 dpitzer@ymca-snoco.org	Jackson, Whittier, & Lowell Elementary
Marysville	Jessica Lyle 360 651 1603 jlyle@ymca-snoco.org	Grace Hovind 360-651-1609 ghovind@ymca-snoco.org	Allen Creek, Kellogg Marsh, Marshall, & Sunnycrest Elementary
Mill Creek	Jenn Farlow 425 357 3028 jfarlow@ymca-snoco.org	Loan Trinh 425 224 8046 ltrinh@ymca-snoco.org	Cedar Wood, Forest View, Little Cedars, Penny Creek, Silver Firs, Silver Lake, Tambark Creek, Totem Falls, & Woodside Elementary
Monroe/Sky Valley	Julie Holmes 360 804 2176 jholmes@ymca-snoco.org	Michael Slocum 360 804 2178 mslocum@ymca-snoco.org	Maltby, Fryelands, & Chain Lake Elementary (also serving Frank Wagner and Salem Woods)
Mukilteo	Lori Nelson 425 493 2420 lnelson@ymca-snoco.org	Angela Kernan 425 493 2430 akernan@ymca-snoco.org	Columbia, Serene Lake, Mukilteo, & Lake Stickney Elementary (also serving Pathfinder)
Stanwood-Camano	Janelle Vital 360 572 3399 jvital@ymca-snoco.org	Abby Hummer 360 572 3390 ahummer@ymca-snoco.org	Cedarhome, Twin City & Utsalady Elementary

2023-24 School Year Care Options & Rates

Multiple care options are available to meet the needs of your family:

Plan Options & Details	Monthly Rate (2, 3, or 5 days per week)
Before-School Care Only – Cost includes Before-School Care on regular school days your child is registered to attend – Does not include cost of Early Release days, Non-Student Days, and Breaks	2 days per week: $155
	3 days per week: $232
	5 days per week: $356
After-School Care Only – Cost includes After-School Care on regular school days your child is registered to attend – Cost includes Early Release Days your child is registered to attend – Does not include cost of Non-Student Days and Breaks	2 days per week: $302
	3 days per week: $391
	5 days per week: $473
Before and After-School Care Only – Cost includes Before and After School Care on regular school days your child is registered to attend – Cost includes Early Release Days on days your child is registered to attend – Does not include cost of Non-Student days and breaks	2 days per week: $412
	3 days per week: $564
	5 days per week: $645

Plan Options & Details	Monthly Rate (5 days per week)
Before-School Care Plus – Cost includes Before-School Care PLUS, Non-Student Days, and Breaks	$554
After-School Care Plus – Cost includes After-School Care PLUS, Early Release Days, Non-Student Days, and Breaks	$643
Before and After School Care Plus – Cost includes Before and After School Care PLUS, Early Release Days, Non-Student Days, and Breaks	$724

For more information about Occasional Care and a printable 2023-24 School-Age Care Rate Sheet, click here.

Child Care Subsidy Information

Before and After School-Age Care programs are licensed by Washington State DCYF (Dept, of Youth, Children and Families). The YMCA welcomes participants paid through Working Connections Child Care, DCYF, DSHS, or other 3rd party pay options. Find out more here.

You may qualify for Child Care subsidies. Find out if you qualify here: English Version | Spanish Version | Somali Version

How to apply for Child Care subsidy:
– Families can apply by contacting the Child Care Subsidy Contact Center at 1-844-626-8687 or online at www.WashingtonConnection.org
– DCYF gathers and reviews information to determine a family’s eligibility.
– Families will need to provide DCYF with the name and phone number of the child care provider. You do not have to have a provider before applying for child care subsidy.

Need to change your Child Care Subsidy program location? Fill out this form.
Child Care program SSPS can be accessed here.

Fincancial Assistance

Sliding scale financial assistance options are available to ensure everyone has an opportunity to experience the Y. To learn more, we invite you to submit an Access for All Worksheet online or at the Y.