Child Care Programs at Franklin Township YMCA
Helping local children grow and develop is one of our core focuses at Franklin Twp YMCA. We provide child care programs before and after school to give children in our community a safe space to learn and grow. Children will learn our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility in a secure, structured environment supervised by our trained child care professionals.
Our Child Care Programs at Franklin Twp YMCA
School Age Child Care
Franklin Township YMCA has a partnership with schools in our area to give children a supportive space between school and home where they can connect, be active, and finish their homework. Our before school care program runs from 7:00 a.m. to school start and our after school care lasts from school dismissal time until 6:00 p.m.
Our before and after school care is offered for students at these participating Franklin Township public elementary schools: Claremont, Conerly, Elizabeth Avenue, Franklin Park, Hillcrest, MacAfee, and Pine Grove.
Why Choose the Y for Child Care?
- Our curriculum is designed to support pre-K – 5th Grade children as they develop their social and academic skills.
- Our child care staff is composed of caring individuals who are certified in first aid and CPR. They are also required to complete a minimum of twelve hours of ongoing training each year.
- The safety of children is our #1 priority at Franklin Twp YMCA. All of our staff and volunteers are thoroughly screened, and our Y is a Praesidium-accredited organization that meets national standards for child safety and abuse prevention.
FAQs About Our Child Care
Is financial assistance available for child care at Franklin Township YMCA?
Yes, in order to help each child reach their full potential, we provide financial aid to qualifying members. Click here to learn more.
What are the hours for Franklin Twp YMCA after school care?
Our after school care program begins at school dismissal time and lasts until 6:00 p.m.
What does staff training look like?
Every member of our child care staff has been trained in early childhood and school age education. We also require ongoing annual training and certifications in CPR and first aid for child care staff.
Safe, Supportive Child Care Programs at Franklin Twp YMCA
Franklin Township YMCA provides a secure environment for your child between school and home. Connect with us today if you’d like to learn more about our child care programs!