YMCA of Barry County Now Offers Childcare at 3 Locations Learn, Laugh, Grow

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(ren) will experience academic support, building self-esteem, and character development with the staff.

We ask that all interested families contact Marci McCoy, Childcare Services Director, prior to registering. 269-945-6148

Financial Assistance

Apply one time annually for your entire family

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Y TIME School Age Childcare Youth 5 - 12 years

Offering before and after school care and full day care during the summer. Located at Hastings Northeastern Elementary.

Before / After School Childcare
FULL for 2019-2020. Call Marci McCoy to be added to the wait list 269-945-6148.

2019-2020 Begins Monday, August 26, 2019

For students 5 – 12 years old (enrolled in school)

Before and After School Care:
- Were open before and after school, all school year (most snow days and school breaks too!)
- We’re available to all children who are in Young Kindergarten to 5th grade.
- 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.
- Our staff serve as mentors to make Y-Time fun and safe.
- The YMCA core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility are promoted through all activities.
Hours of Operation
Regular School-year program hours are from 6:30 AM until the start of school, and begin again at the close of school until 6 PM. Continuous care is also available 6:30am to 6pm during school breaks. Spring Break, Winter Break and Summer require separate registrations.

Location: Northeastern Elementary
Hastings Schools provide transportation from Star, Southeastern and Central Elementary (during the school-year only).

Y-Time Annual Registration Fee (applies annually to non-continuous participants) $50 non-refundable fee per child. Financial Aid is available to those who qualify. As of August 2017, fees are charged monthly. This fee covers all 1/2 days, and average amount of snow days. There will be no Childcare available on certain school holidays – see Childcare Director for specific dates.

2019-2020 Fees:
- Full Time AM and PM: $285/Month & 10% Second Child Discount will apply
- Full Time PM: $235/Month & 10% Second Child Discount will apply
- 3 Days PM only: $140
- 3 Days AM only – $130.00 MUST talk with Director prior to registering
- Guest Pricing for Non-Regular days (snow days, ½ days, no school days) – $215 MUST talk with Director prior to registering
Financial Aid is available to those who qualify.

Y Time Childcare Summer 2020
2020 Summer Dates coming soon.

PLEASE CALL MARCI McCOY TO REGISTER/GET ON WAIT LIST 269-945-6148

Y Time Summer Care STARTING TBA

As a Y Time participant, your child will experience academic support, self-esteem building, and character development with our staff. There is much more you should know about us, like:
- We will be open all summer EXCEPT Memorial Day, July 4th, and Labor Day
- We’re available to all students ages 5 years to 12 years old
- We keep children involved with enriching activities, creative play, games and field trips
- We encourage healthy eating habits, and outdoor play as much as possible
- The YMCA Core Values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility are promoted through all activities
Hours of Operation: 6:30 am to 6 pm, Monday—Friday

FEE:
   -Full Week: $145
   –3 days: $125
Location: Northeastern Elementary
Free breakfast available, snacks provided. PARENTS MUST PROVIDE LUNCH if not using the Summer Food Service program provided by Hastings Area Schools.

Financial Aid: Scholarships are available to those who qualify. It is in your best interest to apply at least a week before the Registration Deadline. Scholarship applications are available online, at the YMCA office or at any of our drop box locations. Visit our Financial Aid page to learn more.

Required Forms

Please print and complete all forms. Return them to the YMCA, Marci McCoy, or place in a YMCA drop box.

Parent Handbook

ALL REQUIRED FORMS

Account Set-Up Directions

Y TIME Child Development Center Infants - 4 years old

OPENING MARCH 2, 2020. Offering full day childcare for infants through 4 years old. Located at 50 M-37, Hastings, MI 49058.

Generations Childcare Thornapple Manor Staff Childcare Center

In partnership with Thornapple Manor, the YMCA of Barry County offers full day childcare Thornapple Manor staff member’s children.