Y CARE - South Sound YMCA

Y CARE

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Care for All Schedules

Registration for the 2026/27 school year opens May 15.

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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2026/27 RATES

 

Times Program Member rates Facility Member rates
Full-Time Before/After
4-5 days/week, AM+PM		 $660/month $635/month
Before School
4-5 days/week, AM only		 $360/month $350/month
After School
4-5 days/week, PM only		 $480/month $465/month
Part-Time
3 days/week, AM+PM		 $525/month $515/month

Drop-In Care is available at a per visit cost billed on a monthly basis. Availability is not guaranteed and requires 24 hour pre-approval.

Before School $25 per visit
After School $40 per visit
Before and After School $65 per visit

* 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 LOCATIONS

*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.

* Y Care at Mountain View Shelton will be located to Bordeaux Elementary. Bus transportation will be provided.

Y CARE FAQ

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.

BECOME A PROGRAM MEMBER  BECOME A FACILITY MEMBER

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

Yes. The registration fee is a required fee at the beginning of every new Before & After school program season.

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.

FIND YOUR SCHOOL

Yes! Please contact our Youth Development Team directly by calling (360) 918-0400 for more information. 

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.

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.

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.