Y-Kids Childcare
Before/After School Program
Y-KIDS is a School Based State Licensed Child Care Program designed to help families build self-sufficiency by providing safe, affordable, high quality childcare. The Y-KIDS program is offered in Ridgeway Elementary School, Manchester Township Elementary School and Whiting Elementary School, for children grades Kindergarten through fifth grade.
Curriculum for the Y-KIDS program:
Homework help
Program focuses on arts and humanities, literacy, science and technology
Anti-bullying & social competence
Social Emotional Learning
Conflict resolution & character development
Health & Wellness through the Healthy U initiative
Core Values of caring, honesty respect & responsibility
Schedule
Families can chose an option of a two, three, four or five day a week program. Group sizes at each school will be limited.
Registration
Registration for the school year is ongoing. Payment and registration information will be available on our website at ocymca.org.
AM Program
6:30AM to start of school
PM Program
End of school until 6 pm
Payment and registration information will be available on the YMCA website.
There is a registration fee and first week/months payment will be due at time of registration. We accept State Subsidy and offer YCARES scholarships, for those families needing financial support. Visit our website at ocymca.org or contact the Youth Development Department, 732-341-9622 or email jfriedhoff@ocymca.org for more information.