Care for All Schedules
Registration for the 2025/26 school year opens June 1.
Y Care before-and after-school programs serve children from age 5-12 in an enriching child-focused, child-directed environment that promotes the exploration of their interests and talents.
- Morning Y Care opens at 7:00AM and operates until the beginning of school
- Afternoon Y Care opens after school has finished for the day and runs until 6:00PM
- Y Care is located at elementary schools in North Thurston, Olympia, Shelton, and Tumwater School Districts
- DCYF subsidy accepted
- Financial assistance available
- Y Care ensures quality supervision with a 1:15 staff-to-student ratio, and all team members meet or exceed the qualifications required by state licensing standards
For more information on a site location, including pricing and times, please visit our locations page and click “Learn More”
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2025/26 RATES
| Times | Program Member rates | Facility Member rates |
| Full-Time Before/After 4-5 days/week, AM+PM |
$640/month | $615/month |
| Before School 4-5 days/week, AM only |
$350/month | $340/month |
| After School 4-5 days/week, PM only |
$465/month | $450/month |
| Part-Time 3 days/week, AM+PM |
$510/month | $500/month |
| Drop-In As needed, based on availability |
$22/morning $38/afternoon $60/full day |
$22/morning $38/afternoon $60/full day |
* Rates differ for Horizons and Seven Oaks – click on each for details.
* December and June rates are half of the regular rate for all categories except drop-in.
LOCATIONS
Y Care with the South Sound YMCA operates at over 30 schools in these districts:
- North Thurston School District
- Olympia School District
- Shelton School District
- Tumwater School District
Click below to find your school’s contact information and DCYF provider number:
*Y Care at Boston Harbor will be located at Roosevelt Elementary. Bus transportation will be provided.
*Y Care at Madison will be located at Olympia Regional Learning Academy. Bus transportation will be provided.
*Y Care at LP Brown will be located at Hansen Elementary. Bus transportation will be provided.
Do I need a membership to sign up for Y Care?
Nope! You don't need a paid membership to register for Y Care!
To sign up for Y Care or other youth programs, you just need a free Program Membership. It lets you register for things like youth sports, camp, swim lessons, and youth experience programs — no cost, just renew it every 12 months.
Consider becoming a Facility Member and enjoy exclusive benefits, including discounted rates on childcare and youth programs. Membership also gives you full access to our facility - fitness equipment, group classes, climbing wall, pools, and more! Plus, members receive priority registration and can save up to 40% on programs like swim lessons, summer camps, and youth sports.
What forms are required to attend Y Care?
To attend Y Care, please fill out the forms below and bring them in-person on the first day of care.
IMMUNIZATION FORM INDIVIDUAL HEALTH CARE PLAN FORM MEDICAL AUTHORIZATION FORM
Questions, having trouble accessing the files, or can't drop off the forms in-person? Contact us at childcare@ssymca.net
Do I have to pay the registration fee every year?
Yes. The registration fee is a required fee at the beginning of every new Before & After school program season.
Is Y Care offered at ______ Elementary?
Current location offerings can be found at the page below along with DCYF provider and phone numbers.
Don't see your school district? Contact us to learn why.
I receive support from the Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF), can I use that here?
Yes! Please contact our Youth Development Team directly by calling (360) 918-0400 for more information.
How can I find out if I'm eligible to receive support from the Washington Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF)?
There are a number of factors the state uses to determine qualification. Applying only takes 15 minutes - give us a call and we can walk you through it. If you currently qualify for free and reduced lunch at your school, there's a good chance you'd qualify for deeply subsidized childcare, which may cost as little as $0/month.
What are the hours of operation?
Y CARE HOURS OF OPERATION
- Morning Y Care opens at 7:00AM and operates until the beginning of school.
- Afternoon Y Care opens after school has finished for the day and runs until 6:00PM.
CAMP HOURS OF OPERATION
- Camps (Winter, Spring, Summer) operate from 7 AM until 6 PM.
What happens if school closes due to inclement weather?
We’ll notify staff and parents of Y Care delays and closures through Flash Alert, a free service. Please register in advance of inclement weather to be sure you get the alerts you need when it’s time.
Please call your Y Care site prior to dropping off your child if you’re unsure of the status.
If school is delayed or canceled this is what you can expect:
- If school is delayed, AM Y Care is closed.
- If school closes early, PM Y Care is not opened.
- If school is canceled for the day, AM+PM Y Care is closed.
SCHEDULE CHANGE/CANCELLATION POLICIES
Families are required to give two weeks’ notice prior to draft date to make cancellation of or decrease/increase care. Schedule Change Requests will need to be emailed to childcare@ssymca.net. Please include child’s name, site location, old rate plan, and new rate plan.
All refund requests must be approved by the Youth and Community Department. Refunds will be reviewed and processed within 7-11 business days and are available in the form of system credits in the computer, check, or debit/credit card. A debit/credit card refund is only available if the original payment was made with the debit/credit card. Please allow 7 business days for refunds to show back into account. A $5 processing fee will be applied to all check refunds. System credits expire one year from date issued and unclaimed amounts will be considered a donation to the South Sound YMCA.