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 2 Before and After School Childcare Young Kindergarten - 5th Grade
Y TIME FULL FOR SEMESTER ONE
- We keep children engaged with enriching academic activities, creative play and games.
- We encourage healthy eating habits, physical activity and provide nutritious snacks.
- We offer homework assistance (during the school year).
- Our staff serve as mentors to make Y Time fun and safe.
- The YMCA Core Values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility are always promoted through all activities.
Location:
Y Time 2 @ Hastings Church of the Nazarene, 1716 N. Broadway St., Hastings, MI 49058 (Drop Off/Pick Up: Parking lot behind the church)
Times:
· Before School hours: 6:30 am-start of school, Monday—Friday
· After School hours: Close of school to 6:00 pm., Monday—Friday
· Open most no school days and snow days 7 am – 6 pm
Fees:
· FULL TIME Before and After School: $285 per month, per child
· FULL TIME After School ONLY: $235 per month, per child
· 10% sibling discount applied after first child. FULL TIME registrants only
· 3 DAYS: $140 per month, per child
Financial Assistance
· For children who qualify for DHHS (Department of Health and Human Services) Financial Assistance, Y Time Childcare is a qualified provider. Please contact your caseworker to apply and set up payments.
· Financial Aid is available through the YMCA, click here to apply
Please contact the Y for information, Monday-Friday, 9 am – 4 pm, at 269-945-4574.
Select “Y Time School Age School Year 21-22″ and the appropriate location
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. 269-945-4574
Required Forms
Y TIME Child Development Center Infants - Start of Kindergarten
Offering full day childcare Monday – Friday, 6:00 am – 6:00 pm
Located at 50 M-37, Hastings, MI 49058
Age: Birth – 5 years (before start of kindergarten)
Call: 269-948-2024
PROGRAM GOALS for Infants through Preschool
- To encourage self-esteem and self-worth in each individual child
- To help children develop skills in interacting with peers in a positive manner
- To provide a consistent, daily schedule to help with feelings of security and control in the environment
- To offer a variety of materials and activities for varying attention spans
- To offer gross motor skill practice and development inside or on the playground
- To offer free choice activity times to foster independent choice, sharing, cooperation, and exchanging of ideas
- To enjoy games, which encourage language skills and physical development
- To offer manipulative toys, a creativity area, and games for fine motor skills
FEES:
4-5 Days a Week
Birth – 2 ½ years = $200 Weekly
2 ½ – 3 years = $185 Weekly
4 – 5 years and up = $170 Weekly
3 Days a Week
Birth – 2 ½ years = $155 Weekly
2 ½ -3 years = $140 Weekly
4 – 5 years and up = $125 Weekly
2 Days a Week
Birth – 2 ½ years = $115 Weekly
2 ½ – 3 years = $100 Weekly
4 -5 years and up = $85 Weekly
10% sibling discount applied after first child. FULL TIME only
Financial Assistance
· For children who qualify for DHHS (Department of Health and Human Services) Financial Assistance, Y Time Childcare is a qualified provider. Please contact your caseworker to apply and set up payments.
Payment: Parents are asked to set up an account online and make all payments in our CampBrain system. Payment plans are available. Call our office for set up. 269-945-4574
Generations Childcare Thornapple Manor Staff Childcare Center
In partnership with Thornapple Manor, the YMCA of Barry County offers full day childcare, Monday-Friday, 6 am – 6 pm, for Thornapple Manor staff’s non school age children.
Offering full day childcare Monday – Friday, 6:00 am – 6:00 pm
Located at 2700 Nashville Rd, Hastings, MI 49058
Age: Birth – 5 years (before start of kindergarten)
PROGRAM GOALS for Infants through Preschool
- To encourage self-esteem and self-worth in each individual child
- To help children develop skills in interacting with peers in a positive manner
- To provide a consistent, daily schedule to help with feelings of security and control in the environment
- To offer a variety of materials and activities for varying attention spans
- To offer gross motor skill practice and development inside or on the playground
- To offer free choice activity times to foster independent choice, sharing, cooperation, and exchanging of ideas
- To enjoy games, which encourage language skills and physical development
- To offer manipulative toys, a creativity area, and games for fine motor skills
