Rockland County YMCA School Age Child Care through the Fifth Grade (Before and After School)
Overview of School Age Child Care at the Rockland County YMCA
The YMCA School Age Child Care Program serves the parents and school children of Clarkstown, Nyack, South Orangetown and Ramapo Central School Districts by offering before and after school programs at local elementary schools through the fifth grade.
These programs provide a closely supervised and carefully planned set of activities before and/or after school that meets the educational and child care needs of working parents and their school children. Parent involvement in planning is welcomed and encouraged.
All sites are licensed by New York State. The Montebello, William O. Schaefer and Woodglen programs hold the distinction of being the only after school programs in Rockland County accredited by the National After School Association . Only twenty-five programs in all of New York State have achieved this status. The YMCA is working towards obtaining accreditation for all of its school age child care programs.
Admission is on a pre-registered, first-come first-served basis with priority given to children needing care five days a week. Children must be registered for at least two days per week. Upon registration, specific days must be chosen and adhered to. These programs are very heavily subscribed. If you wish to enroll your child for September 2008 for the first time, it is recommended that you put your name on the waiting list in January 2008. See the listings below for more details on the programs offered and click on the School Age Care Parent Handbook image to open a PDF file (1.8 MB) of the Parent Handbook giving comprehensive details of the program and operational policies.
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For further information or to enroll, please call the School Age Child Care office in Nyack at (845)-727-1037.
Nyack and Ramapo Central School Districts
Before School Location and Time
A before school program, running from 7:00 am to the start of classes, is offered at Montebello Elementary School (Ramapo Central School District). The program consists of a variety of free choice activities within a supportive atmosphere that eases children into their school day.
After School Locations and Time
After school programs, running from class dismissal to 6:30 pm, are offered at Cherry Lane, Connor, Montebello and Viola Elementary schools of the Ramapo Central District and at Liberty and Upper Nyack Elementary schools of the Nyack School District. The programs run in size from 30 to 75 students depending on the school. These programs offer arts and crafts, organized group games, indoor and outdoor play, table games, homework assistance, special events and a nutritious snack. Each site has its own schedule of daily activities designed to meet the needs of its children and the their parents.
Nyack and Ramapo Child Care Tuition and Fees
Tuition is based on a ten month enrollment, August through May. Payment is due by the 5th of each month. Registration after August 5 requires one month's tuition before your child can start. There is a 5% discount for each additional child enrolled. Rates are as follows:
| Program Days per Week | Monthly Fee for 2008-2009 School Year | |
|---|---|---|
| Nyack/Ramapo | First Child | Each Additional Child |
| 5 | $265 | $252 |
| 4 | $230 | $219 |
| 3 | $190 | $181 |
| 2 | $145 | $138 |
There is a processing fee of $40 per child and at least one child of those enrolled from the family must become a member of the YMCA. Late registration after August 1, 2008 requires a $50 processing fee. These fees and membership costs are non-refundable.
Clarkstown School District
After School Locations and Time
After school programs, running from class dismissal to 6:30 pm, are offered at Bardonia, Lakewood, Laurel Plains, Little Tor, Strawtown, West Nyack and Woodglen Elementary schools of the Clarkstown School District. The programs run in size from 30 to 75 students depending on the school. These programs offer arts and crafts, organized group games, indoor and outdoor play, table games, homework assistance, special events and a nutritious snack. Each site has its own schedule of daily activities designed to meet the needs of its children and the their parents.
Clarkstown Child Care Tuition and Fees
Tuition is based on a ten month enrollment, August through May. Payment is due by the 5th of each month. Registration after August 5 requires one month's tuition before your child can start. There is a 5% discount for each additional child enrolled. Rates are as follows:
| Program Days per Week | Monthly Fee for 2008-2009 School Year | |
|---|---|---|
| Clarkstown | First Child | Each Additional Child |
| 5 | $270 | $257 |
| 4 | $235 | $223 |
| 3 | $195 | $185 |
| 2 | $145 | $138 |
There is a processing fee of $40 per child and at least one child of those enrolled from the family must become a member of the YMCA. Late registration after August 1, 2008 requires a $50 processing fee. These fees and membership costs are non-refundable.
South Orangetown School District
Before School Location and Time
A before school program, running from 7:00 am to the start of classes, is offered at Cottage Lane Elementary School. The program consists of a variety of free choice activities within a supportive atmosphere that eases children into their school day.
After School Locations and Time
After school programs, running from class dismissal to 6:30 pm, are offered at Cottage Lane, Tappan Zee and William O. Schaefer Elementary schools of the South Orangetown School District. The programs run in size from 30 to 75 students depending on the school. These programs offer arts and crafts, organized group games, indoor and outdoor play, table games, homework assistance, special events and a nutritious snack. Each site has its own schedule of daily activities designed to meet the needs of its children and the their parents.
South Orangetown Child Care Tuition and Fees
Tuition is based on a ten month enrollment, August through May. Payment is due by the 5th of each month. Registration after August 5 requires one month's tuition before your child can start. There is a 5% discount for each additional child enrolled. Rates are as follows:
| Program Days per Week | Monthly Fee for 2008-2009 School Year | |
|---|---|---|
| South Orangetown | First Child | Each Additional Child |
| 5 | $270 | $257 |
| 4 | $235 | $223 |
| 3 | $195 | $185 |
| 2 | $145 | $138 |
There is a processing fee of $35 per child and at least one child of those enrolled from the family must become a member of the YMCA. Late registration after August 1, 2008 requires a $50 processing fee. These fees and membership costs are non-refundable.
General Information Regarding School Break Fun Clubs and Summer Camp
We understand that it's not easy to take days off from work when schools are closed so we provide children kindergarten through the fifth grade with fun-filled days at our Nyack Facility during school breaks in December, February and April. Children may attend on days needed. The clubs run from 8 am to 6 pm with a fee of $63 per day. Children attending the program are advised to bring lunch and a towel, swimsuit, swim cap and goggles. Cap and goggles can be purchased at the Member Service Desk. The YMCA also has Summer Day Camp programs for ages 2 through 11. For more information and to enroll, please call Joe Turco at (845) 727-1037 Ext 307.
