There's so many reasons to choose one of the Y's school age care programs for your child! We have highly-trained and certified staff who care about the well-being and development of your child.
They understand the stages of development for children in our care and structure their experiences to help them meet necessary developmental milestones.
The Y’s Before & After School Enrichment (BASE) Program helps fill a gap for working families by keeping kids safe when not in school. Through a combination of recreational and teacher-led activities, we are able to complement what kids are already learning in the classroom. School-age kids balance learning and fun while developing social skills and engaging with positive adult role models.
Care is available for the following schools:
- Hereford Elementary
- Marlborough Elementary
- Upper Perkiomen 4th and 5th Grade Center
Wondering what to do with your kids when school is closed but you still have to work? The Y provides care when your child’s school is closed, including most in-service days and holidays. Your child will engage in social and educational activities along with plenty of physical activity while at the Y.
The Y aims to offers affordable options for your family to get access high-quality child care. Plus, our passionate staff will make you feel at ease when your child is in our care.
Find pricing for the programs offered through your local school district by clicking the button below, and get started with your registration!
All Y Early Learning Centers feature the following measure to ensure the safety and well-being of our participants:
In a typical day, children are provided with hands-on, playful, developmentally appropriate experiences both indoors and out. Instruction builds upon prior learning and developed skills as children age up through the program, ensuring readiness for learning and entry into Kindergarten.
Children go outside every day, when the temperature is between 25 – 90 degrees, and there is no active precipitation or advisory to stay indoors.
Daily communication is provided through Tadpoles, a home and school app that supports two-way communication and sharing of resources, information, and photos.
All staff meet or exceed state requirements and have access to continuous education and training.
Please provide any necessary personal care items for your child, including: diapers, wipes, a change of clothing and naptime bedding. For infants, please supply a crib sheet. Please contact your local center for additional details, including snacks and meals.
Our tuition rates vary based on which offering you select. Please contact us at gpychildcare@philaymca.org or (215) 220-9199 to learn more about our offerings and pricing.
We believe that everyone in our community should have the opportunity to benefit from Y programs. Our financial assistance program is central to our mission. Learn more about financial assistance.
Have additional questions about child care or registration? Reach out to our team!
Phone: 215-220-9199
Email: GPYChildCare@philaymca.org
