Before & After School Care

The YMCA before and after school program is a great way for kids to start and end the day. The YMCA before and after school programs provide an environment where children can easily make friends, be part of a group, and participate in healthy activities where they are respected and appreciated. FAMILY MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT: 15% OFF Second Child for Valpo YMCA Members. 

​​• Before School: 6AM-8:15 AM | (Valparaiso Public Schools Only) (Child must be on-site by 8 AM in order to get on the bus)
• ​After School: Upon Arrival-6PM

* A charge of $2 per minute will be applied to any pick-up after 6 PM.

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REGISTRATION FEE
A non-refundable registration fee will be due BEFORE you enroll your child into Before and After School Care.   
Valpo YMCA Member: $100, Non-Member: $100

BEFORE SCHOOL FEES
Valpo YMCA Member Price weekly: $52, Non-Member weekly $72

AFTER SCHOOL FEES
Valpo YMCA Member Price weekly: $52, Non-Member weekly $72
East Porter County Schools: Weekly flat rate of $52

CANCELLATIONS
• If School closes early, Y Care will not run.
• If the YMCA is closed there will be no care available.​​
• Care is not offered on E-Learning Days

ACTIVITIES INCLUDE
• Homework assistance
• S.T.E.A.M. Curriculum
• Healthy snacks
• Active fun & fitness
• Outside activity
• Free time
• Transportation is only for the Valparaiso schools listed that we serve. Space is limited.

BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL SITES
Before School Location: Valparaiso Family YMCA
• Northview
• Memorial
• Thomas Jefferson E.S.
• Parkview
• Flint Lake
• Central
• Cooks Corner

After School Location: Valparaiso Family YMCA
• Central
• Flint Lake
• Memorial
• Northview
• Parkview
• Thomas Jefferson E.S.

Participants will meet at their schools:
• Kouts
• Morgan Township
• Washington Township
• Cooks Corner

Full and Half day FUN Days program invites children to try new experiences, giving children opportunities to explore new activities and build relationships. We provide a trusting environment where you and your child will feel welcomed.

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• Follows planned Valparaiso school closures
• Students must be here by 9:30am or they will not be accepted that day
• Must be registered for Y child programing w/current paperwork on file
• Breakfast is provided 7-7:30 am
• Bring a full peanut-free lunch and drink
• Depending on the FUN Day there may be a field trip
• Snacks are provided

FUN Day Fees:
• Full Day (6AM-6PM) Member $35 / Non-Member $50 |  Half Day (Noon-6PM) Member $22 / Non-Member $35  |  Full Day with Field Trip $42

*Fun days are only available to currently enrolled children in the school age before and after school program

• All paperwork is due to the Child Care Office the Wednesday prior to the week of care
• We offer after school care at 5 different locations
• Before school is only available for Valparaiso Public Schools
• Care is offered until 6pm. Late fee applies after 6pm
• One registration packet per child is sufficient for ALL Y Child Care programs

​For more information, contact Audrey Sheehan, Assistant Director of Childcare | 219.462.4185 x349 | asheehan@valpoymca.org