YMCA of Barry County Now Offers Childcare at 4 Locations
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 Before and After School Childcare Young Kindergarten - 5th Grade
PLEASE NOTE THIS IS ONLY AVAILABLE WHEN HASTINGS SCHOOLS ARE IN SESSION
- 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.
Locations:
· Y Time @ Northeastern Elementary (for NE students only) Before and After school options
· Y Time 2 @ Hastings Church of the Nazarene, 1716 N. Broadway St., Hastings, MI 49058 (Drop Off/Pick Up: Parking lot behind the church), After school ONLY
Times:
· Before School hours: 6:30 am-start of school, Monday—Friday
· After School hours: Close of school to 6:00 pm., Monday—Friday
Fees:
· FULL TIME Before and After School: $285 per month, per child
· FULL TIME After School ONLY: $235 per month, per child
· FULL TIME Before School ONLY: $130 per month, per child
· 10% sibling discount applied after first child. FULL TIME 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” 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 "NO SCHOOL" School Age Childcare @ Hastings Church of the Nazarene, Youth 5-12 years
PLEASE NOTE THIS IS ONLY AVAILABLE WHEN HASTINGS SCHOOLS ARE NOT IN SESSION DUE TO COVID-19 CLOSURE.
- WE ARE HELPING WITH VIRTUAL LEARNING during the day.
- 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.
Times: Monday-Friday, 7 am – 6 pm
Location: Hastings Church of the Nazarene, 1716 N. Broadway St., Hastings, MI 49058
Drop Off/Pick Up: Parking lot behind the church
Fees:
· FULL TIME $145 per week per child
· 10% sibling discount applied after first child. FULL TIME only
· 3 DAYS $125 per week 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 No School Childcare at Hastings Nazarene (Ages 5+) [’20-’21 School Year] “
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
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 and drop in childcare for Thornapple Manor staff’s non school age children.
