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.

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

 

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

Child Care Rates

 

Elementary School Rates
Before-School Care: $55/week
After-School Care: $75/week
Before & After-School Care: $90/week

 

Middle School Rates
After-School Care: $65/week

 

Enrollment Fee: $75 (one-time)

 

Hours:

Before-school care is available at select Chesapeake schools from 6:30am–school begin.

After-school care takes place from school end until 6pm.