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This very popular Prescott YMCA program is back for another year.
Prescott elementary age children are transported after school by PUSD
buses to the YMCA. With a good child/leader ration, students are
divided in school groups with a designated home base site.
Y After School Program
Kindergarten thru 5th grade
This very popular Prescott YMCA program is back for another year. Prescott elementary age children are transported after school by PUSD buses to the YMCA. With a good child/leader ration, students are divided in school groups with a designated home base site. A monthly calendar and newsletter are provided. Students select from different scheduled activities. Weekly, the programs may offer crafts, sports, swimming , group games, park play, cooking, dress ups, character values and homework time. Although we provide a daily afternoon snack, offering seconds to the children who request it, we suggest you send a small snack item with your child.
A slate of exciting and age appropriate activities are planned on school early dismissal days and school closures with some field trips. Fee structure changes on these extended days. Pre-registration is required.
Hours
Monday-Friday: 3:00pm-6:00pm
Location
Prescott YMCA
Fee
Member: Daily: $8 Early Release Days: $18
Non-Member Daily: $10 Early Release Days: $20
Registration
A yearly $30.00 non-refundable registration fee per child is required
at the time of enrollment. This initial fee processes your child’s
application and ensures quality supplies and activities for your child.
All programs are arranged on a weekly basis, with payments due by
the Thursday prior to each program week. A $10 late fee will apply for
payments received after Thursday.
The following forms are required prior to child attending the Prescott YMCA childcare programs:
Scholarships
The Prescott YMCA is pleased to provide financial assistance for those
in need. Qualifying is based on individual need and situation.
Scholarship applications are available at the YMCA Courtesy Counter or
by download. Prior to applying, please contact the Department of
Economic Security (DES) to see if you are eligible for childcare
assistance. The Y needs a verbal or written notification from DES
regarding your status, prior to processing a scholarship.
Department of Economic Security Assistance
Prior to enrolling your child in camp with the expectation of state
assistance, it is the responsibility of the parent to meet with a DES
caseworker and make the necessary arrangements. It is necessary that
the Y receive a verbal or written confirmation of state assistance.
Parents will be billed for any unauthorized time not paid for by DES.
General Information
Holiday Closures and Events
YMCA Childcare programs are closed for all major holidays including:
Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years Day, Easter, Memorial
Day, Independence Day
Snow Days
In the event area schools are closed due to snow, full day childcare
will be available at the Y for children already enrolled in the school
year childcare program. A full day rate will be charged. Unless the
weather is critical, the YMCA will remain open. Operating hours are
6:30 am -6:00 pm. Contact the YMCA for updates.
Field Trips
Periodically, field trips may be schedule. Bus transportation will be
provided by area school districts. Information will be posted in
advance and will require a parent/guardian written authorization. Staff
will assist children on and off the buses.
After School Bus Routes
School district employees will make sure all children are placed on the
correct bus after each school day. YMCA employees will meet PUSD buses
as they arrive at Miller Valley School, the transfer point, and again
at the YMCA. Abia Judd and Taylor Hicks students ride directly to the Y
after school. Bus routing may change as YMCA enrollment increases.
School offices have bus routing information available. Families
requiring transportation must contact the PUSD Transportation
Department to sign up.
Character Values
During the day to day interaction of childcare life, Y leaders will
demonstrate the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
Daily, open discussion will take place regarding the treatment and
appreciation of others. Routinely, children will be recognized for
their efforts in practicing these four aspects of character.
Leadership
The Prescott YMCA Childcare provides caring YMCA
trained staff. Leaders are chosen on the basis of their interest in
youth, experience, education, training and emotional maturity. Leaders
possess current certification in First Aid and CPR.
All YMCA Childcare programs are state licensed and DES approved. Please
see the Parent handbook available at the time of registration for
information regarding our high safety and care standards.
Parent Involvement
Good communication is crucial in providing an exceptional childcare
experience for your family. Whenever a change occurs, please update
your child’s information file. This is for your child’s safety. Parents
are encouraged to visit our program at anytime. Monthly, a newsletter
will be distributed. From time to time, parents will be given the
opportunity to participate in activities or contribute small items to
the program. We would like to hear from you. Contact your site director
with any of your suggestions, comments or ideas.
Lost and Found
A lost and found box is located at each program site. Contact your site
director with questions about lost items. Please write your child’s
name on everything they bring with them to childcare.
Program Evaluation
Quarterly, childcare program evaluations will be distributed. We
encourage parents and children to complete and return the forms to the
YMCA Courtesy Counter. If you have any questions or concerns, please
contact your site director. We are always receptive to parent concerns.
Program Discipline Policy
Program policies are designed to meet state requirements to ensure the
safety and well-being of all program participants, staff, vehicles and
facility security.
Tobacco products, drugs, alcohol, stealing, fighting, unsafe behavior,
leaving the group, property damage or violence is inappropriate and not
permitted at the YMCA. Ethnic comments, jokes, swearing or name-calling
is not acceptable.
It is our hope all participants have a positive experience at the YMCA.
If a child is experiencing difficulty adjusting to the program, its
rules or policies, a parent conference will be required. Repeated
violations of safety rules or failure to attend a parent conference
will result in termination from the program.
Illness/Medication
If a child is not well enough to participate in all of the days’
scheduled activities, then he/she is not well enough to attend. If a
child has a sore throat, fever or displays obvious signs of illness, a
parent will be contacted to pick up their child. The YMCA does not
distribute medication of any kind. No medication should be sent with
the child to the YMCA.
Liability Insurance
The YMCA provides liability insurance as required by law. The Prescott
YMCA does not provide medical insurance relative to accidents or
injuries sustained as a result of a program related activity.
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