Y Time School Age Childcare

Laugh, Learn & Grow

The Y makes strengthening our communities our cause. Through affordable child care, 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 Child Care participant you will experience academic support, building self-esteem, and character development with the staff.

Before / After School Childcare
2018-2019 Begins Monday, August 27, 2018
For Students in 5 – 12 years old (enrolled in school)
Before and After School Care:
- Were open before and after school, all school year (snow days and school breaks too!)
- We’re available to all children who are in Young Kindergarten to 5th grades.
- 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 family. 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 Child Care available on certain school holidays – see Childcare Director for specific dates.
2017-2018 Fees:
Full Time PM: $230/Month
After school to 6 pm
Full Time AM and PM: $275/Month
Financial Aid is available to those who qualify.

Y Time Childcare Summer 2018
PLEASE CALL MARCI McCOY TO REGISTER 269-945-6148
Y Time Summer Care STARTING June 11, 2018
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 academic 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: $140 per week
Location: Hastings Middle School
Free Breakfast available, snacks provided. PARENTS MUST PROVIDE LUNCH if not using the Summer Food Service program at Southeastern Elementary.
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.