YMCA of Barry County

Childcare

The Y makes strengthening our communities our cause.

Through affordable childcare, we create a safe, nurturing environment that engages children, helping them to learn, grow and develop skill sets that will serve them throughout their lives. As a childcare participant, your child will experience academic support, while building self-esteem and character development with the staff.

Y TIME Preschool:

2.5 years - Start of Young Kindergarten

Preschool with wrap-around childcare | Monday-Friday, 6:30 am-6:00 pm

Location:
YMCA of Barry County Y Outreach Building
2350 Iroquois Trail
Hastings, MI 49058

Classrooms:

Puddle Jumpers: 2.5 –3.5 years old (Potty trained NOT required)

  • Monday-Friday, 6:30 AM-6:00 PM
  • Enrollment Fees – deposit required (will be applied to first payment)
      • 4-5 Days a Week: $200/week
        • $30 non-refundable registration fee
        • 10% sibling discount applied after the first child (full-time only).
      • 3 Days a Week: $150/week
        • $30 non-refundable registration fee

Wildflowers GSRP Program: 4 (or turning 4 by Dec 1) – 5 years or till the start of kindergarten (Potty trained NOT required). Programming begins Tuesday after Labor Day.

Call: (269) 945-4574

We are committed to incorporating nature-based learning into our curriculum. We use The Creative Curriculum®  for our preschool rooms.

Our Core Values Are:

Honesty, Caring, Respect, Responsibility, and Inclusion

Typical Schedule:

6:30 – 8:00 | Drop-Off anytime / Free Play
8:00 – 8:30 | Healthy Breakfast / Easy transitions
8:30 – 10:30 | Outdoor Education and Circle time
10:30 – 11:30 | Outdoor Play / Physical Activity
12:00 – 12:30 | Healthy Lunch / Easy transitions
12:30 – 2:30 | Quiet Time
2:30 – 3:30 | Healthy Snack / Table games
3:30 – 4:30 | Outdoor Learning / Physical Activity
4:30 – 6:00 | Free Play / Pick up anytime

Questions? Please contact:

Registration Help: Kelly Gale, Office Manager, 269-945-4574, office@ymcaofbarrycounty.org

Program Information: Shay Payne, Y Time Program Administrator, shay@ymcaofbarrycounty.org

Create Account or fill out forms

**Payment: Parents are asked to set up an account online and make all payments in the CampBrain system. Payment plans are available. Call our office for set up at (269) 945-4574 or email office@ymcaofbarrycounty.org

Other Info

Financial Assistance:

  • Financial Assistance is available through the YMCA. Apply Here!
  • Y Time Childcare is a qualified provider for children eligible for DHHS (Department of Health and Human Services). 

Meals & Snacks:

All preschool students receive breakfast, lunch, and two snacks daily, in accordance with the USDA CACFP criteria. To learn more, visit CACFP MEAL PATTERNS. Non-Discrimination Statement

Y TIME School Age Programs

Young Kindergarten - 5th Grade

Offering before/after school, school-out days, and full-day summer care.

Location:

YMCA of Barry County Y Outreach Building

2350 Iroquois Trail
Hastings, MI 49058

Call: (269) 945-4574

Program Goals for School Age Care:
  • We keep children engaged with enriching academic activities, creative play and games.
  • We encourage healthy eating habits, physical activity and provide nutritious snacks and meals.
  • Our staff serve as mentors to make Y Time fun and safe.
  • The YMCA Core Values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility, and Inclusion are always promoted through all activities.

School Year Times:

  • Before School hours: 6:30 am start of school, Monday—Friday (Transportation is provided to school)
  • After School hours: Close of school to 6:00 pm, Monday—Friday (Transportation is provided from school to YMCA)
  • Open most no-school days, half days, and snow days 6:30 am – 6:00 pm. See the handbook for annual days when Y Time School Age care is closed. (These days are included in the monthly fee)

School Year Fees ($30 non-refundable registration fee):

  • FULL TIME Before and After School: $100/week
  • FULL TIME After School ONLY: $75/week
  • FULL TIME Before School ONLY: $50/week
    • A 10% sibling discount is applied after the first child. FULL-TIME registrants only
  • 3 DAYS PER WEEK, Before and After School per child: $55/week
  • 3 DAYS PER WEEK, Before School ONLY per child: $40/week
  • 3 DAYS PER WEEK, After School ONLY per child: $50/week

School Out Day Only Option:

  • Includes scheduled school out days, snow days, half days, and school break days.
  • $500 per semester (Sept-Dec or Jan-May), $150 deposit due at registration
  • Sign-up is required 2 weeks before days off; if interested, register with Kelly at office@ymcaofbarrycounty.org
  • We follow the Hastings Area School System Schedule

Summer Times:

Monday-Friday | 6:30 am – 6:00 pm

Summer Fees ($30 non-refundable registration fee):

(Fees listed weekly to allow youth to participate in other options such as day or overnight camp).

  • 4-5 days a week:  $175 per week, per child
  • 10% sibling discount applied after the first child. FULL-TIME registrants only
  • 3 DAYS: $155 per week, per child (no sibling discounts)

To enroll, email Kelly at office@ymcaofbarrycounty.org

Questions, please contact: Y Time Program Administrator, Shay at shay@ymcaofbarrycounty.org

Create account or fill out forms

**Payment: Parents are asked to set up an account online and make all payments in the CampBrain system. Payment plans are available. Call our office to set up at (269) 945-4574 or email office@ymcaofbarrycounty.org

Other Info:

Financial Assistance:

  • Financial Assistance is available through the YMCA. Apply Here!
  • Y Time Childcare is a qualified provider for children eligible for DHHS (Department of Health and Human Services). 

Meals & Snacks:

  • During the school year, one USDA-approved meal is served.
  • During summer, breakfast, lunch, and two snacks are served.
  • Meals and snacks follow the USDA CACFP meal patterns.

Please get in touch with Y Time for information, Monday-Friday, at (269) 316-0743.

What is GSRP? 

The Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) is Michigan’s free PreK program for eligible four-year-olds. Ranked #1 in the U.S., it’s a safe place where children learn how to get along with others, share, take turns, and make friends. Math, reading, and thinking skills are taught every day through fun, hands-on activities. GSRP will help make sure your child is ready for kindergarten and beyond.

Financial Assistance

Apply one time annually for your entire family.

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