COUNT ON THE Y FOR QUALITY CARE
At Greater Somerset County YMCA, we know working parents have busy schedules. Whether the Y is providing care in your child’s school or in our own facilities, you can rest assured knowing your children are in a safe, supervised space where they can continue to focus on cognitive, physical and social development.
The Y is here to support the needs of area working families. Greater Somerset County YMCA offers the following school age child care programs:
- Before Care
- After Care
EXPLORE OUR SCHOOL AGE CHILD CARE OPTIONS
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS
All District Elementary Schools | Grades Pre-K4 – 5th
All options are located at the districts elementary school of your choice and available to students in grades Pre- K4 – 5th grade attending any of Franklin Township’s public schools.
Before School Care
- 7:00am – school start | 5 Days/Week
Offered Monday – Friday from 7 a.m. until the start of the school day. Our Y staff will ensure students are engaged with morning activities including sports, art, and S.T.E.M. Students can bring their breakfast to eat and then join in on the fun and recreational activities before heading off to school.
After School Care
- School Dismissal – 6:00 pm. | 5 Days/Week
Offered Monday – Friday from school dismissal time (school dismissal times vary) – 6:00 p.m. Our Y staff will ensure students complete daily homework requirements followed by supervised enrichment activities. Daily schedules will include arts/crafts, organized sports/games, Social Emotional Learning and STEM activities.
PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS:
- Claremont
- Conerly
- Elizabeth Avenue
- Franklin Park
- Hillcrest
- MacAfee
- Pine Grove
Please note: a 10-participant minimum is required to run before and after care programs.
MAKING CARE AFFORDABLE
All programs accept Community Childcare Solutions contracts, and YMCA financial assistance is available to qualifying families through our confidential process. Learn more at gscymca.org/fa
HILLSBOROUGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
Before School Care
- Monday – Friday
Offered Monday – Friday from 7 a.m. until the school bus comes to pick them up. Our Y staff will ensure students are engaged with morning activities including sports, art, and S.T.E.M. Students can bring their breakfast to eat and then join in on the fun and recreational activities before heading off to school.
After School Care
- Monday – Friday
Offered Monday – Friday from bus drop off time (times vary) – 6:30 p.m. Our Y staff offers homework help followed by supervised enrichment activities. Daily schedules will include arts/crafts, organized sports/games, Social Emotional Learning and STEM activities. Weekly swim is included. We also offer care on half days and a sperate program is offered when school is out for an additional fee.
PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS
Buses will pick up or drop off from the following schools** and pick up or drop off at the YMCA:
- Triangle (Before & Aftercare)
- Hillsborough Elementary School (Aftercare)
- Hillsborough Middle School (Before & Aftercare)
- Woodfern (Before & Aftercare)
- Auten Road Intermediate School (Before & Aftercare)
- Sunnymead (Aftercare)
*10 participants minimum per school is required to run aftercare programs.
**For all transportation, please speak directly with the school your child is coming from
PLAINFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
All District Elementary Schools | Grades K-8
After School Care:
- Dismissal – 6:00pm | 5 Days / wk
- Dismissal – 6:00pm | 4 Days / wk
- Dismissal – 6:00pm | 3 Days / wk
PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS
- Barlow
- Cedarbrook
- Clinton
- Cook
- Emerson
- Evergreen
- Jefferson
- Stillman
- Washington
- Charles and Anna Booker Elementary
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR FAMILIES
- 10% sibling discount is available for additional siblings from same family.
- YMCA financial assistance and Community Coordinated Child Care (4 Cs) available
- After School Care even on half days! Starting at dismissal.
MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT
Before School Care
Orchard Hill and Village Elementary
- 7:30am – 9:30am | 5 Days / wk
After School Care
Orchard Hill and Village Elementary
- 3:50pm – 6:00pm | 5 Days / wk
Lower Middle School
- 3:10pm – 6:00pm | 5 Days / wk
After School is available on all Early Dismissal Days from Dismissal time until 6:00pm
PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS
- Orchard Hill Elementary
- Village Elementary
- Montgomery Lower Middle School
BEDMINSTER TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT
Before School Care (7:00am-8:50am):
After School Care (3:00pm – 6:00pm)
SOMERSET HILLS SCHOOL DISTRICT
Before School Care (7:00am-8:35am)
Bedwell Elementary School & Bernardsville Middle School
After School Care (After School 3:15pm -6:00pm)
Bedwell Elementary School & Bernardsville Middle School
** Online registration is open from May to August. Any other month, please reach out to Andrew Lomauro at [email protected] to enroll.
CARE AFFORDABILITY RESOURCES
NJ School Age Tuition Assistance Program
Your family may qualify for assistance to help lower the out-of-pocket cost of school age child care. Learn more and fill out an application here: childcarenj.gov
Community Child Care Solutions
Financial help may be provided for low- and moderate-income working parents, parents attending school; families receiving assistance under the state welfare program, Work First NJ, may be entitled to free child care. In addition, adults who are raising relatives’ children in their own homes, can often qualify for child care subsidies from the state of New Jersey.
Greater Somerset County YMCA Financial Assistance
In addition to any community subsidies families may qualify for, the Y also provides direct financial assistance to qualifying families enrolled in our child care programs. We believe that everyone—no matter who they are or where they’re from—deserves the opportunity and the resources necessary to reach their full potential. Visit gscymca.org/fa to learn more.
“[The Y’s] school age aftercare program creates a community for the students – one of friendship, respect and independence. I have 2 children who participate in different programs at the Y, and across the board there is a culture of appreciation and respect for children.
WHY CHOOSE THE Y
More Than Healthy Snacks & Homework Help
Before and after school hours play an essential role in ensuring healthy development of our children – that’s why we reinforce what they learn in school through academic support and social interaction with activities like: homework time, reading, sports, games, arts and more. They’ll make friends, have fun and learn new skills that will carry them into their bright future.
Caring, Well-Trained Staff
Our staff is comprised of caring, nurturing individuals who are required to complete a minimum of twelve hours of on-going training on an annual basis and are certified in First Aid and CPR.
Complimentary Youth Membership
All SACC participants (excluding drop-in pass only participants) receive a complimentary Youth Membership for their child. This allows children to visit any Greater Somerset County YMCA facility for family swim and other activities and participate in YMCA programs like swim lessons and basketball classes.
Committed to Your Child’s Safety
To help maintain a safe and secure environment, the YMCA conducts routine safety screenings and uses visitor management tools that check guests against registered sex offender databases across all 50 states. This process complements the regular screenings the Y performs for all members, participants, and staff. For added security, all authorized pick-ups must present a valid state or government-issued photo ID each time they pick up a child.
Y For All
We believe that everyone—no matter who they are or where they’re from—deserves the opportunity and the resources necessary to reach their full potential. In addition to any community subsidies families may qualify for, the Y also provides direct financial assistance to qualifying families enrolled in our child care programs—made possible through the generosity of our Y’s Annual Campaign donors and proceeds from special fundraising events. Visit gscymca.org/fa to learn more.
THE Y: WHERE MEMBERSHIP MEANS MORE
The Y isn’t a building. It’s people from all backgrounds and walks of life who come together to improve their lives, nurture their families and strengthen their community, together.