COUNT ON THE Y FOR QUALITY CARE
At Greater Somerset County YMCA, we know working parents have busy schedules. Whether the Y is providing care in your child’s school or in our own facilities, you can rest assured knowing your children are in a safe, supervised space where they can continue to focus on cognitive, physical and social development.
The Y is here to support the needs of area working families. Greater Somerset County YMCA offers the following school age child care programs:
- Before Care
- After Care
- Drop-in Care
EXPLORE OUR SCHOOL AGE CHILD CARE OPTIONS
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS
All District Elementary Schools | Grades Pre-K4 – 5th
View pricing and specific offerings below. All options located at Franklin Park School, 30 Eden St, Franklin Twp, NJ 08823 and are available to students in grades Pre-K4 – 5th attending any of Franklin Township’s public elementary schools. For any questions or for more information about our School Age Child Care program options, please contact Alesha Clayton at aclayton@gscymca.org
Before Care:
7:00am – school start | 5 Days/Week | $150 per month
Offered on days when children attend in-person learning, Monday – Friday from 7 a.m. until the start of the school day. Our Y staff will ensure students are engaged with morning activities including sports, art, and S.T.E.M. Students can bring their breakfast to eat and then join in on the fun and recreational activities before heading off to school.
After Care:
School dismissal – 6:00pm | 5 Days/Week | $350 per month
Offered on days when children attend in-person learning, Monday – Friday from school dismissal time (school dismissal times vary) – 6:00 p.m. Our Y staff will ensure students complete daily homework requirements followed by supervised enrichment activities. Daily schedules will include arts/crafts, organized sports/games, Social Emotional Learning and STEM activities.
PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS:
- Claremont
- Conerly
- Elizabeth Avenue
- Franklin Middle School at the Hamilton and Sampson G. Smith Campuses
- Franklin Park
- Hillcrest
- MacAfee
- Pine Grove
Please note: a 10-participant minimum is required to run before and after care programs.
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MAKING CARE AFFORDABLE
All programs accept Community Childcare Solutions contracts, and YMCA financial assistance is available to qualifying families through our confidential process. Learn more at gscymca.org/fa
HILLSBOROUGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS
Buses will pick up or drop off from the following schools and pick up or drop off at the YMCA:
- Triangle (Before & Aftercare)
- Hillsborough Elementary School (Aftercare)
- Hillsborough Middle School (Before & Aftercare)
- Woodfern (Before & Aftercare)
- Auten Road Intermediate School (Before & Aftercare)
- Sunnymead (Aftercare)
*10 participants minimum per school is required to run aftercare programs.
Before School Care
Monday – Friday | $164 per month
Offered on days when children attend in-person learning, Monday – Friday from 7 a.m. until the school bus comes to pick them up. Our Y staff will ensure students are engaged with morning activities including sports, art, and S.T.E.M. Students can bring their breakfast to eat and then join in on the fun and recreational activities before heading off to school.
After School Care
Monday – Friday | $350 per month
Offered on days when children attend in-person learning, Monday – Friday from bus drop off time (times vary) – 6:00 p.m. Our Y staff will ensure students complete daily homework requirements followed by supervised enrichment activities. Daily schedules will include arts/crafts, organized sports/games, Social Emotional Learning and STEM activities. Weekly swim is included.
PLAINFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
All District Elementary Schools | Grades K-5
PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS
- Cook
- Cedarbrook
- Emerson
- Evergreen
After School Care:
- Dismissal – 6:00pm | 5 Days / wk | $285/mo
- Dismissal – 6:00pm | 4 Days / wk | $228/mo
- Dismissal – 6:00pm | 3 Days / wk | $171/mo
- Dismissal – 6:00pm | 2 Days / wk | $114/mo
One-time registration fee: $20
10% sibling discount is available for additional siblings from same family.
YMCA financial assistance and Community Coordinated Child Care (4 Cs) available
MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT
SCHOOLS
- Orchard Hill Elementary
- Village Elementary
- Montgomery Lower Middle School
Before School Program
- Orchard Hill and Village Elementary: 7:30am – 9:35am
MONTGOMERY GRADES 1-6 REGISTRATION FORMS
After School Program
- Orchard Hill and Village Elementary: 3:55pm – 6:00pm
- Lower Middle School: 3:10pm – 6:00pm
- After School is available on all Early Dismissal Days from Dismissal time until 6:00pm
MONTGOMERY GRADES 1-6 REGISTRATION FORMS
Kindergarten Wrap-Around Program
Located at YMCA Kindergarten Center at Orchard Hill (formerly Montgomery Kid Connection)
- Morning Wrap Around for PM Kindergarteners: 7:30am – 1:15pm
- Afternoon Wrap Around for AM Kindergarteners: 12:15pm – 6:00pm
MONTGOMERY KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION FORMS
PRINCETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
SCHOOLS
- Community Park School
- Johnson Park School
- Littlebrook School
- Riverside School
After School Program
- All Sites: 3:00pm – 6:00pm
- After school is available on Early Dismissal Days from Dismissal Time to 6:00pm
BEDMINSTER TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT
For any questions or for more information about our School Age Child Care program options, please email SHYaftercare@gscymca.org
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Before School Care (7:00am-8:50am):
- 5 days: $215 per month
- 4 days: $193 per month
- 3 days: $170 per month
- 2 days: $148 per month
After School Care (3:00pm – 6:30pm):
- 5 days: $427 per month
- 4 days: $382 per month
- 3 days: $322 per month
- 2 days: $281 per month
*If you would like to make any changes or withdraw from the program, we require one month’s written notice.
SOMERSET HILLS SCHOOL DISTRICT
Bedwell Elementary School & Bernardsville Middle School
For any questions or for more information about our School Age Child Care program options, please email SHYaftercare@gscymca.org
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Bedwell Before School Care (7:00am-8:30am):
- 5 days: $192 per month
- 4 days: $171per month
- 3 days: $150 per month
- 2 days: $129 per month
Bedwell & Bernardsville Middle School After School Care (3:00pm-6:00pm):
- 5 days: $389 per month
- 4 days: $348 per month
- 3 days: $301 per month
- 2 days: $263 per month
*If you would like to make any changes or withdraw from the program, we require one month’s written notice.
Van Derveer Elementary School | Grades Pre-K – 5
Van Derveer students will walk with counselor supervision to and from school daily.
Before School Care
7:00am – Start of School | 5 Days / wk | $160/mo
7:00am – Start of School | 4 Days / wk | $129/mo
7:00am – Start of School | 3 Days / wk | $107/mo
After School Care
Dismissal – 6:30pm | 5 Days / wk | $250/mo
Dismissal – 6:30pm | 4 Days / wk | $238/mo
Dismissal – 6:30pm | 3 Days / wk | $135/mo
Other Schools
(Private Transportation) | Grades Pre-K – 10
Students attending other schools in or out of district can still join in on the fun! If your child is receiving private transportation – either walking from our local middle or high schools, being dropped off by a caregiver, or bussed independently by your school or district – these options are for you.
Before School Care
7:00am – Start of School | 5 Days / wk | $160/mo
7:00am – Start of School | 4 Days / wk | $129/mo
7:00am – Start of School | 3 Days / wk | $107/mo
After School Care
Dismissal – 6:30pm | 5 Days / wk | $250/mo
Dismissal – 6:30pm | 4 Days / wk | $238/mo
Dismissal – 6:30pm | 3 Days / wk | $135/mo
CARE AFFORDABILITY RESOURCES
NJ School Age Tuition Assistance Program
Your family may qualify for assistance to help lower the out-of-pocket cost of school age child care. Learn more and fill out an application here: childcarenj.gov
Community Child Care Solutions
Financial help may be provided for low- and moderate-income working parents, parents attending school; families receiving assistance under the state welfare program, Work First NJ, may be entitled to free child care. In addition, adults who are raising relatives’ children in their own homes, can often qualify for child care subsidies from the state of New Jersey.
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Greater Somerset County YMCA Financial Assistance
In addition to any community subsidies families may qualify for, the Y also provides direct financial assistance to qualifying families enrolled in our child care programs. We believe that everyone—no matter who they are or where they’re from—deserves the opportunity and the resources necessary to reach their full potential. Visit gscymca.org/fa to learn more.
“[The Y’s] school age aftercare program creates a community for the students – one of friendship, respect and independence. I have 2 children who participate in different programs at the Y, and across the board there is a culture of appreciation and respect for children.
WHY CHOOSE THE Y
More Than Healthy Snacks & Homework Help
Before and after school hours play an essential role in ensuring healthy development of our children – that’s why we reinforce what they learn in school through academic support and social interaction with activities like: homework time, reading, sports, games, arts and more. They’ll make friends, have fun and learn new skills that will carry them into their bright future.
Caring, Well-Trained Staff
Our staff is comprised of caring, nurturing individuals who are required to complete a minimum of twelve hours of on-going training on an annual basis and are certified in First Aid and CPR.
Complimentary Youth Membership
All SACC participants (excluding drop-in pass only participants) receive a complimentary Youth Membership for their child. This allows children to visit any Greater Somerset County YMCA facility for family swim and other activities and participate in YMCA programs like swim lessons and basketball classes.
Committed to Your Child’s Safety
In an effort to continually improve the safety and security of our YMCA, we utilize a system called Raptor which instantly screens visitors against registered sex offender databases in all 50 states. This is in addition to sex offender screenings the Y regularly conducts on all members, participants, and staff. All authorized pick-ups must present a state or government issued photo ID every time when picking up a child.
Y For All
We believe that everyone—no matter who they are or where they’re from—deserves the opportunity and the resources necessary to reach their full potential. In addition to any community subsidies families may qualify for, the Y also provides direct financial assistance to qualifying families enrolled in our child care programs—made possible through the generosity of our Y’s Annual Campaign donors and proceeds from special fundraising events. Visit gscymca.org/fa to learn more.
THE Y: WHERE MEMBERSHIP MEANS MORE
The Y isn’t a building. It’s people from all backgrounds and walks of life who come together to improve their lives, nurture their families and strengthen their community, together.