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Before- and After-School Care
The Y’s School-Age Before- and After-School program is intended to help children achieve the following goals:
- Reach their potential. By teaching and demonstrating lessons in self-awareness, confidence, academic achievement, and value development, we strive to set children up to excel.
- Support and strengthen the family unit. We hope to help improve communication among family members, encourage positive communication between parents and children, and build a sense of community between families.
- Deliver a positive experience. We’re committed to providing a safe, supportive program for children to learn and grow.
Before-School
After-School
Ages: Kindergarten – 5th Grade
Ratios: We maintain a ratio of 1 teacher for every 15 students, but strive for a 1:10 ratio.
- Licensed
- Physical Activity Time
- Outdoor Experiences
- Academic enrichment and homework support
- Hands-on engaging indoor activities
- Healthy Snacks (After-School only)
Jefferson Elementary
Jefferson Elementary has after-school care available.
Bussing available from Washington Elementary and Little Mountain Elementary.
1801 E. Blackburn
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
Mary Purcell Elementary
Mary Purcell Elementary has before-school care available.
Bussing available to Evergreen Elementary and Central Elementary.
700 Bennett St
Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284
Westview Elementary
Westview Elementary has before- and after-school care available.
Bussing available to and from all schools in the Burlington School District.
515 W. Victoria Ave
Burlington, WA 98233
Centennial Elementary
Centennial Elementary has before- and after-school care available.
Bussing available to and from Madison Elementary, to Jefferson Elementary (before-school care only), and to Washington Elementary (before-school care only).
3100 Martin Rd
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
School-Age locations may change for the 2024/25 school year. Additional information coming soon.
Did you know? Our childcare programs have tiered pricing: a member rate and a non-member rate. The discounted member rate is available to families who have an active Family Membership at the main Y at Hoag.
Before-School Care
Member Pricing
- 5 days/week (Monday-Friday): $200/month
Non-Member Pricing
- 5 days/week (Monday-Friday): $250/month
After-School Care
Member Pricing
- 5 days/week (Monday-Friday): $400/month
Non-Member Pricing
- 5 days/week (Monday-Friday): $500/month
Note that there is a one-time fee of $80 for new families, and a $25 annual fee for all families.
Fees are subject to change.
Please click the link above to start the registration process.
Please Note: Children can only enroll in Before- and After-School programs located in the school district in which they attend. This is done for scheduling reasons (ex. early release days, breaks, etc.).
Our School-Age Programs are licensed by Washington State DCYF (Dept. of Youth, Children and Families). The YMCA welcomes participants paid through Working Connections Child Care, DCYF, DSHS, or other 3rd party pay options. Find out more here.
How to apply for Child Care subsidy:
- Families can apply by contacting the Child Care Subsidy Contact Center at 1-844-626-8687 or online at www.WashingtonConnection.org
- DCYF gathers and reviews information to determine a family’s eligibility.
- Families will need to provide DCYF with the name and phone number of the child care provider. You do not have to have a provider before applying for child care subsidy.
If denied state subsidies, then you may be eligible for a Y for All childcare discount. If approved for state subsidies, you are not eligible for a Y for All childcare discount.
If denied state subsidies, then you may be eligible for a Y for All childcare discount. If approved for state subsidies, you are not eligible for a Y for All childcare discount.
Our Y For All program provides financial assistance for families in need. To learn more and apply, please visit our Y for All page.
All of our staff are cleared to work in our centers through state administered, fingerprint background checks, and are required to complete 30 hours of onboard training, 10 hours of continued education yearly, and other DCYF trainings. Additionally, all staff have health and safety training for Blood Borne Pathogens, CPR, and safe food handling certifications.
For questions about programming, please reach out to Teresa Zumwalt ([email protected]). For questions about billing or registration, please contact Darci Hart ([email protected]).