2023/2024 Before & After-School Care | Suffolk Family YMCA
Safe, Affordable Child Care
YMCA before and after-school child care in Suffolk focuses on safety, health, social growth and academic enrichment. The Y provides a safe and fun place for kids to go, so that parents can work or study. Children have options to explore and develop their interests and talents. Our flexible schedule allows each child to choose what they want to do.
Child Care Staff Qualifications:
- CPR & First-Aid Certified
- Completed at least 20 hours of training before working with children
- Health & Safety
- Supervision
- Child Development
- Child Abuse Prevention
- Programming
Staff also receive over 20 hours of continuing education throughout the school year.
Activities
21st century skills
Academic enrichment
Arts
Character development
Child choice and play time
College and career readiness
Family and parent engagement
Global learning and inclusion
Health and wellness
Healthy snacks
Homework assistance
Leadership development
Recreational sports
Service learning
SPARK (Sports, Play and Active Recreation for Kids)
STEM activities
Schools We Serve
Transportation from/to the Suffolk Family YMCA School-Age Child Care program is provided to/from the following schools:
Elephant's Fork Elementary
Hillpoint Elementary
Isle of Wight Academy
Kilby Shores Elementary
Oakland Elementary
Southwestern Elementary
Rates & Fees
Before-School Care
Member Rate: $65/week
Regular Rate: $90/week
After-School Care
Member Rate: $65/week
Regular Rate: $90/week
Before & After-School Care
Member Rate: $101/week
Regular Rate: $127/week
Registration Fee: $75 (one-time)
Care takes place from 6am until school start and school end until 6pm.
Open Doors Financial Assistance
Because our community is strongest when we all participate together, financial assistance is available for membership and programs. When you apply for Open Doors, rates are set by a sliding fee scale, based on income. Assistance is made possible by generous donations to the Y's annual giving campaign.
