School-Age
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View a full list of our School Ages Child Care locations View a full list of our School Ages Child Care locations.

The YMCA of Central Ohio offers State Licensed Before and/or After School Care at over 55 locations throughout Central Ohio. While our programs allow for activity choice, they provide an educationally based curriculum which in includes KidzLit and homework assistance. KidzLit is an after school literacy program. The Y-Club curriculum is designed around these eight core services:

  1. Arts & Humanities
  2. Character Development
  3. Health
  4. Wellness & Fitness
  5. Homework Support
  6. Literacy
  7. Science & Technology
  8. Service Learning & Social Competence
  9. Conflict Resolution

Our Y-Club participants learn the importance of performing community service projects, and staff incorporate Character Development into the daily lesson plans by emphasizing the four core YMCA values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility into all our Y-Club activities. YMCA Y-Club activities all work together to help children grow physically, mentally, and spiritually.

The YMCA of Central Y-Club program is a wonderful place for children to spend their out of school time!

Kindergarten Plus

The YMCA of Central Ohio also offers Kindergarten Plus programs designed for half-day Kindergartens. Our Kindergarten Plus programs give your child additional time to work on skills learned at school, socialize with friends and get used to a full day in a relaxed supportive atmosphere. For the other half of the school day, your child will enjoy activities which compliment their school experience.

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  1. Forms must be picked up in person at a YMCA, no email or telephone registrations.
  2. Registrations are accepted on a first come/first serve basis.
  3. Registration forms can be filled out at the branch or taken home and mailed back to the branch child care registrar.
  4. Parents/Guardians need to turn in:
    • Registration forms.
    • Name and telephone number of child's Primary Physician and Dentist.
    • Name and telephone number of two emergency contacts.
    • Non-refundable registration fee. (Child must be a YMCA Program Member or Full-Facility Member).
  5. The YMCA accepts Title XX and parents/guardians should bring their current 310 with them when registering.
  6. The YMCA of Central Ohio also offers sponsorships, please speak with the child care registrar when picking up registration materials.
  7. Fall registration packets are available at YMCA branches beginning in May.

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