YMCA Before and After-School Care

YMCA Before and After-School Care serves elementary aged youth and children ages 5 to 11. It offers Before School Time from 6:30 AM until the start of the school day and After School Time from the end of the school day until 6:00 PM. It also offers care on non-school days and break days, with full day child care available for children on those days.

Programs

• Before and After-School Care — elementary aged youth; children · Before School Time: 6:30 AM – Start of School Day; After School Time: End of School Day – 6:00 PM
• Non-School Days and Breaks care — children · Non-school days and break days · Families may register for full day child care on non-student or break days. Registration is first come, first served and dependent on space available at the program location.

At a glance

• Ages: 5–11 years old
• Current session: 2026-27 Pre-Enrollment for Allen Creek Elementary (Sep 3–Jun 30, 2027); 2026-27 Pre-Enrollment for Cedarhome Elementary (Sep 1–Jun 30, 2027)

About the provider

Digital device use is limited to homework, academic enrichment, or programs that actively engage children in physical activity. Weather permitting, outdoor activities take place outdoors. Non-school day registration opens to everyone 1 week before the day of care, and priority registration for Before and After-School Care PLUS plans opens 2 weeks prior. Scholarship options are available, and the YMCA accepts participants paid through Working Connections Child Care, DCYF, DSHS, or other third-party pay options.

Digital device use will be limited to homework, academic enrichment, or programs that actively engage children in physical activity. Weather permitting, outdoor activities take place outdoors. Non-school day registration opens to everyone 1 week prior to the day of care; priority registration for Before and After-School Care PLUS plans opens 2 weeks prior. Scholarship options are available. The YMCA welcomes participants paid through Working Connections Child Care, DCYF, DSHS, or other 3rd party pay options.

Last updated September 12, 2026.