The YMCA Childcare Program is a before and after school childcare service.
The program is designed to support and strengthen your family by providing safe,
affordable, and nurturing childcare for your elementary age children (age 5-12 yrs.).
The YMCA is open to all children regardless of race, color, religion, national origin
or sex.

In order to develop your child to his/her fullest potential, the YMCA has
established four program objectives:

1. To increase your child's social skills
2. To facilitate his/her homework completion
3. To introduce him/her to new recreational skills
4. To promote respectful, responsible, faithful, honest and caring behavior
   

To accomplish these objectives, the YMCA has structured weekly curriculum
which includes:

Program Fees

Participation in YMCA of Arlington programs requires either a YMCA program membership or a YMCA full membership. Program memberships are available for those who wish to participate in YMCA of Arlington programs only. Individual program memberships are $20/year or $35/year for family, plus the registration fee for each program. Financial aid may be available.

**You must have this completed form on file with the YMCA to ensure your registration.
TAKE THIS FORM TO THE YMCA TO COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION.**

For Before and After School Program Locations, click here.

Program Hours

Before School Hours:
Monday - Friday, 6:30 a.m. - school begins

After School Hours for ARLINGTON AND MANSFIELD schools:
Monday - Friday, 3:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

The Child Care Program is CLOSED on the following days: Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and the Friday after, Christmas Holiday (December 24 - 26), New Year's Holiday (December 31 - January 1), Good Friday, Memorial Day, and June 6 (other days may be added throughout the school year).

Vacation Club

Vacation Club is a student holiday child care service (i.e. Christmas Break, Spring Break, or teacher inservice). Childcare programs will be offered on these days when possible, at an additional cost. Space is limited, so prompt registration is encouraged to guarantee a space in the program. Payment is due in advance of attendance.

Your monthly childcare bill will include Vacation Club registration forms for the upcoming month. The bill will not include the fees for the Vacation Club days.

You must register and pay for Vacation Club days separately from Before and After School programs.

All vacation club fees are based on enrollment, not attendance. There is no discount, refund, or credit for sick days, snow days or days your child does not attend.

Vacation Club fees for the 2007-2008 school year are: $15 a day per child for YMCA full privilege members, $20 a day per child for YMCA program members and $25 a day per child for non-YMCA members. Once late registration for a Vacation Club day begins, fees increase $10 for YMCA full and program members.

Administration and Staffing

The Before and After School Program is administered by the YMCA of Arlington Childcare Department. All sites are licensed by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (TDFPS). For more information on childcare
standards, visit the TDFPS website at http://www.dfps.state.tx.us/Child_Care/About_Child_Care_Licensing.

All YMCA of Arlington Childcare programs are staffed with qualified, trained personnel who meet strict YMCA standards. The YMCA hires staff through careful selection, and the staff-child ratios are 1:15. References and two criminal history background checks are obtained on all employees. Staff are trained in YMCA policies and procedures, as well as First Aid and CPR.

Sites are inspected every week by YMCA supervisors to ensure quality. The Childcare Director visits each site at least twice during the school year; in addition to these inspections, the State of Texas inspects our sites twice a year.

Upon registration for the After School Program, all parents will receive a printed copy of the Parent Guidebook. It is
important that all parents read and understand this guidebook prior to your child's first day in the program. For more
information or questions about the guidebook, contact the Childcare Department at (817)275-8418.

For more information, contact the Childcare Department at (817) 275-8418.