2025/2026 Before & After-School Care | YMCA of Portsmouth

Safe, Affordable Child Care

YMCA before and after-school child care in Portsmouth 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:

  • Meet state licensing standards & 18 years and older
  • CPR & First-Aid Certified
  • Completed at least 36 hours of training before working with children
    • Health & Safety
    • Supervision
    • Child Development
    • Child Abuse Prevention
    • Programming

Staff also receive over 16 hours of continuing education throughout the school year.

Activities

 

Learning & Growth

21st Century Skills
Academic Enrichment & Homework Help
STEM Activities
 

Creativity & Expression

Arts
Child Choice & Play Time
Global Learning & Inclusion
 

Health & Wellness

Active Play & Recreational Sports
Health & Wellness Education
 

Leadership & Belonging

Character Development & Leadership
Service Learning

Schools We Serve

 

Churchland Academy
Churchland Elementary**
Churchland Middle**
Churchland Primary & Intermediate
Waterview Elementary
Western Branch Intermediate
Western Branch Primary

 

** Transportation provided by Portsmouth Public Schools

Child Care Rates: Elementary Schools

 

Before-School:
Member Rate: $65/week
Regular Rate: $95/week

 

After-School:
Member Rate: $80/week
Regular Rate: $110/week

 

Before & After-School:
Member Rate: $105/week
Regular Rate: $135/week


Enrollment Fee: $75 (one-time)

 

Hours:

Care takes place from 6am until school start and school end until 6pm.

Child Care Rates: Middle Schools

 

Before-School:
Member Rate: $65/week
Regular Rate: $95/week

 

After-School:
Member Rate: $80/week
Regular Rate: $110/week

 

Before & After-School:
Member Rate: $105/week
Regular Rate: $135/week


Enrollment Fee: $75 (one-time)

 

Hours:

Care takes place from 6am until school start and school end until 6pm.