Kinnikinnick 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.
Kinnikinnick School District Programs Supervisor:
Carol Caldwell
815 489 1288
Program Available at:
Kinnikinnick Elementary
Ledgewood Elementary
Sheila Becker
815 489 1273
sbeckerl@rockfordymca.org
Program Available at:
Roscoe Middle School
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
Hours of Operation:
- Kinnikinnick School's YMCA program hours of operation is from the time school lets out until 5:30pm.
- Ledgewood School's YMCA program hours of operation is from 6:45 until school starts and from the time school lets out until 5:30.
- Please note that the Stone Creek YMCA program is held at Ledgewood School
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
- For a printable fee schedule of Kinnikinnick's School Age Center click here.
- For a printable fee schedule of Ledgewood's School Age Center click here.
- Financial assistance is available for those who qualify. Click here to learn more about the options available to you.
Registration:
To register your children for any Kinnikinnick School District School Age Center, print the top two forms below and bring them, filled out, with the registration fee and first week's payment to the School Age Center you would like your child to attend. Financial aid is available to those who qualify. To apply for financial assistance print the Child Care Solutions form below and follow the instructions on the form. If you have any questions regarding financial assistance please call Mary at 489-1194. For questions regarding the School Age Centers please contact Carol 489-1288.
Kinnikinnick Schools Registration Form
Child Care Enrollment Application
Parent Information
If you have questions about Financial Aid for child care, click here
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.
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