School-Age Centers

School Age Child Care

As the largest childcare provider in Winnebago County, your YMCA provides family-centered, values-based programs to nurture children’s healthy development.

YMCA School Age Centers are located at elementary schools throughout Winnebago County. Working with both the Rockford and Harlem school districts, this program offers a quality childcare program that is affordable and conveniently located right at the elementary school. In addition to providing childcare in a safe, nurturing environment, parents trust in knowing that all activities at the YMCA School Age Center promote character development through caring, respect, honesty and responsibility. This successful program has positively influenced the lives of thousands of Rock River Valley families.

For more info contact: Sheila Becker: 815-489-1273 sbecker@rockfordymca.org

School's Out Club

The YMCA Community Outreach Branch offers quality, affordable child care on the holidays when public schools are not in session.

Adventure Club: Summer Child Care for kids age 6 to 13

Rockford School's Out-May 23

Child Care Enrollment Form

Child Care Solutions Fee Assistance Form

School Age Center Staff

• Specially trained adults
• Ongoing training required
• Background checked and drug tested
• CPR trained and certified
• There is one staff member for every 12 children.

School Age Center Curriculum:

• Arts and humanities
• Character development
• Wellness, health and fitness
• Homework assistance
• Reading assistance
• Social skills
• Self-esteem and problem solving

Schedules:

• Based on the individual school’s start and finish times
• Before school care
• After school care
• Both before and after school
• 1-5 days a week
• School’s Out Club – Childcare on days when school is not in session
• 6:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• For kids in Kindergarten through 6th Grade
• Held at the YMCA’s Pennock Center, Camp Winnebago, or YMCA Log Lodge
• Registration forms are available prior to each scheduled day off

Program Fees and Payment:

• Based on how often the program is used
• Calculated per morning or afternoon session – 1-5 days per week
• Payment may be made by check or money order
• Payment is due one week prior to the week of service
• Fees are posted at the School Age Center site location or call 489-1194

The YMCA School Age Center is a program of the YMCA’s Community Outreach Branch and supports parents and guardians who are concerned with the physical, emotional, and spiritual health of all children.