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- Girls on the Run
- School-Age Child Care
- Preschool Age Child Care
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- YMCA Day Camps
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- Parents Night Out
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- Swimming Lessons
- Pasco YMCA at the Martin Luther King Center
- Financial Assistance
We know that choosing a child care provider for your family is a big decision and we’re honored that you’re considering the YMCA. Did you know that YMCAs are collectively the country’s largest child care provider? We’ve been offering child care in the Tri-Cities since 1989. We have 20 years of experience under our belt and we provide care for 650 local children annually. We provide safe, affordable, high-quality care so you can have peace of mind while you’re at work. Meanwhile, your child will be making new friends, exploring new ideas, and even working on their homework. Part of what makes us successful is our professionally developed YMCA School-Age Care Curriculum. Our curriculum helps to make your children's experience instructional, inspirational, and fun by placing an emphasis on our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. More about our curriculum… Our State-Licensed Before and Afterschool Child Care program takes place in the gymnasiums of 11 Kennewick Elementary Schools. During construction, Southgate Elementary will be meeting at the Fruitland Building. The YMCA will not be providing transportation for children attending school at Fruitland to a YMCA child care site, therefore no child care services will be available unless parents/guardians provide transportation for their child to an available child care site. Child care services will no longer be available at Eastgate Elementary and Westgate Elementary. Children participate in enriching activities carefully designed to expand their imagination, reinforce what they're learning in school, and encourage life-long positive values. Before and After School Child Care Sites
With questions about Amistad/Canyon View, Cascade, Hawthorne, Washington, or Lincoln please contact Rena Henely, Child Care Director at (509) 374-1908. With questions about Edison, Ridge View, Southgate, Sunset View and Vista please contact Kathy Taylor, Child Care Director at (509) 374-1908. Child Care Rates (updated 7.30.2010)
Child Care rates include an afternoon snack. An annual Registration Fee of $50.00 is due at time of registration and includes a YMCA Youth Membership. Enrollment at each site is limited to ensure program quality and to comply with state licensing child care guidelines. Like all Y programs, Child Care is open to everyone; we accept DSHS payments and financial assistance is available. Download our registration form and parent packet for detailed program information. When you drop your child off at a YMCA Child Care program you are entrusting us with your greatest treasure and we take that responsibility seriously. We encourage you to visit at any time and we welcome input and involvement in ensuring the safety of all children in our programs. Our YMCA School-Age Care Curriculum encompasses eight core areas:
We empower children to express themselves, use their imaginations, and express their creativity. We strive to foster an appreciation for reading, thinking critically, and understanding others. We offer the free choice of a variety of indoor and outdoor activities that may be done in small groups or alone and the opportunity to learn about keeping their bodies healthy through movement and, of course, we serve a nutritious snack. We emphasize character development and Y kids learn to see the value of incorporating caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility in all aspects of their lives. Manual De La Guardería Para Los Padres Paquete Del Registro Del Cuidado De Niño |
