The YMCA values our partnership with Chesapeake Public Schools and our shared commitment to supporting families with high-quality before and after school care. As part of the district’s formal procurement process, the YMCA is actively participating to be considered as the care provider for the 2025–26 school year. While we had hoped for a decision by the end of June, the selection process has been extended into July. To support your planning, we have opened registration for our Chesapeake programs. This will allow you to enroll, complete state-required documentation, and secure your spot in YMCA care.

2025/2026 After-School Child Care | Chesapeake Public Schools

Safe, Affordable Child Care

YMCA before and after-school child care in Chesapeake 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.

Register
DSS & Special Situations
Parent Handbook
Required Forms

School Care Sites

 

Care is provided on-site at the following schools:

B.M. Williams Elementary (BMW)

Butts Road Intermediate (BRI)

Carver Intermediate (CV)

Cedar Road Elementary (CR)

Crestwood Elementary (CE)

Deep Creek Central (DCC)

Deep Creek Elementary (DCE)

Georgetown Primary (GTP)

Grassfield Elementary (GRE)

Great Bridge Intermediate (GBI)

Great Bridge Primary (GBP)

Greenbrier Intermediate (GI)

Greenbrier Primary (GP)

Southeastern Elementary (SE)

Southwestern Elementary (SW)

Western Branch Intermediate (WBI)

Western Branch Primary (WBP)

Additional Schools Served

 

Transportation to Child Care Programs is provided from the following schools:

Butts Road Primary (to BRI)

Camelot Elementary (to DCE)

Crestwood Middle (to CE)

Great Bridge Middle (to GBI)

Greenbrier Middle (to GI)

Hickory Elementary (to SE)

Hickory Middle (to SE)

Hugo Owens Middle (to GRE)

Indian River Middle (to GTP)

Norfolk Highlands (to CV)

Oscar Smith Middle (to CV)

Portlock Primary (to CV)

Sparrow Road Intermediate (to GTP)

Thurgood Marshall Elementary (to CV)

Treakle Elementary (to DCE)

Activities

 

21st century skills

Academic enrichment

Active Play

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

STEM activities

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.

How to Apply
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