Before & After School Care

Step 1: View the programs on this page

Learn more about our before and after school program offerings and locations to find the right program for your family.

Step 2: Access your Y account online

When you are ready to register, login to your Y account online.

Login

Step 3: Find your desired program

• Once you login, click on the Program Registration tab at the top of the page. Choose your Current Location – click on “Change” (or enter school name in “Keyword Search”)
• Choose Child Care from the Categories
• Find the program you need and expand the list of programs for your specific location.

Please note: when you register for child care online, you will be registered for a child care package that includes the entire year of care and any applicable registration fees.

Step 4: Register

• Click on your desired program option and click Enroll
• A pop-up screen will guide you through the rest of the registration process:
  1. Confirm your selected program
  2. Select which child on the account you are registering. Helpful tip: you can only register one child at a time. If you plan to register more than one child, we do offer a sibling discount, however, this cannot be applied to online registration. Please call us at (215) 965-4316 to register and receive this discount.
  3. Complete any additional information

Please note: Each program will show how many children are registered out of the maximum number allowed for the program. If a program is at maximum capacity, you will only be able to add your child to the program waitlist.

Step 5: Payment

• If you are finished all your registrations, click Pay Now. Reminder: If you plan to register more than one child, we do offer a sibling discount, however, this cannot be applied to online registration. Please call (215) 965-4316 to register and receive a discount.
• The Setup Payment tab displays the schedule of payments due at the time of registration and your future payments that will be due.
• Select the stored payment method or add a new payment method. The payment method selected will be used for your payments today and your scheduled payments. You can change the scheduled payment method later by contacting the Y or through your Y account.
• Once your payment is processed, you’ll be offered an option to View or Print a Receipt in the Payment Complete tab.

Third Party Funding – SUBSIDY ACCEPTED!

The YMCA accepts funding from the Early Learning Resource Centers (ELRC) in Pennsylvania, Burlington and Camden Counties Community Action Partnerships in New Jersey, as well as Child Care Aware for military families. Please contact us with your Caseworker Name and ID number so that we may add this to your account.

Additional Notes & Information

Financial Assistance: If you plan to apply for financial assistance through the Y, please apply before registering for child care. Learn more about financial assistance:

Financial Assistance

Outstanding Balances: If you have an unpaid balance on your account, you will be unable to register for child care. To settle any outstanding balances, please call our team at (215) 965-4316.

Thank you for choosing the YMCA for your family’s child care needs and we look forward to serving you and your family throughout the school year!

Confirmation and Next Steps

Payment Receipt: You can access your orders and payments at any time online in the My Account section > Payment & Balances for receipt details or to see a list of payments.

Additional Paperwork: The primacy account contact will receive a confirmation email from the Y within a few minutes of your registration that will include a link to My Forms, which is accessible directly in your Y account. You can complete all the required forms and waivers, including immunization records, emergency contact forms, and health history information. This paperwork must be completed before your child’s first day of care (estimated time to complete is 30 minutes). For more information, view our Forms Help Guide.

Confirmation and Next Steps

Payment Receipt: Once your registration is processed, you will be sent a receipt to your primary email address on file. You can also access your payments at any time via your online account in the My Account section > Payments and Balances (for receipt details).

Additional Paperwork: Completing your required forms is now easier than ever! You will receive a confirmation email from the Y within a few minutes of your registration that will include a link to My Forms, which is accessible directly in your YMCA online account. You can complete all the required forms and waivers, including immunization records, emergency contact forms, and health history information. This paperwork must be completed before your child’s first day of care and we estimate the paperwork will take about 30 minutes to complete.

After your paperwork is complete a director will reach out to confirm a start date. For more information view our Forms Help Guide.

Your child can expect a day of fun and learning!

Sample Schedule

• Check-in and Welcome Activity
• Snack (Provided by the YMCA)
• Homework Assistance
• Outdoor Play (weather permitting)
• Enrichment Activity 1
• Enrichment Activity 2
• End of Day Small Group Interest Centers

Activities Included: Arts, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math), Leadership Development, Literacy, Service Learning, Health and Wellness

Your child will be guided by our trained, caring, and dedicated staff.

At the Y, we believe that our staff is our greatest resource. Our team all have prior experience working with children and have school-age-specific training to ensure they not only provide your child with a fun experience but a safe and educational one as well.

To ensure your child is in safe hands, all staff members must also pass through a rigorous series of background checks including FBI Fingerprinting, National Child Abuse Registry, National & State Sex Offender Registry, and full reference checks.

All staff providing before and after school care receive training on key topics like child abuse recognition and prevention, CPR and first-aid training, character development and group dynamics, and SO much more!

We know that your needs for care may change over the school year. Please submit your request online and a member of our team will follow up within two business days to confirm your request.

CHANGE REQUEST