Before & After School Childcare Program
Our Before and After School Care program provides a safe and nurturing environment where children can learn, grow, and develop social skills. Program curriculum includes homework assistance, reading, arts and crafts projects, art appreciation, outdoor play, and specialty activities designed to the specific needs of the site. All after school sites include a nutritious snack provided by the Y.
All Childcare program sites run in alignment with the LBUSD school schedule. Optional Days and Day Camp options are available when school is not in session.
Registration Information:
Step 1: Register in person at the Lakewood Family YMCA beginning April 20th, 2024
Step 2: Fill out your participants CampDoc profile (will be emailed to you shortly after registering)
*A Campdoc profile must be completed for each participant being enrolled. These profiles must be completed at 100% before the start of the school year without exceptions.
- All payments will be charged on the 1st of each month.
- If you want to cancel enrollment, a two-week noticed is required.
- Registration is based on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Program Sites:
Gompers Elementary School (AM/PM Care):
5206 Briercrest Ave., Lakewood, CA 90713
This site serves the following schools: Aloha, Bancroft, Burcham, Cleveland, Cubberley, Foster, Gompers, ILC, Keller, Lindstrom, MacArthur, Marshall, Mayfair, Newcomb, Palms, Patrick Henry, Twain, Williams, and Willow
Madison Elementary School (AM/PM Care):
2801 Bomberry Ave., Lakewood, CA 90712
This site serves the following schools: Holmes, Hoover, Madison, and Riley
Carver Elementary School (PM Care):
5335 E. Pavo Street., Long Beach, CA 90808
This site serves the following school: Carver
*Students who register for AM care will need to be dropped off at Gompers in the mornings and transportation will be provided.
PROGRAM DATES
START DATE | Tuesday, September 3, 2024 |
END DATE | Thursday, June 12, 2025 |
PROGRAM HOURS
AM CHILDCARE HOURS | 6:30 a.m. - School Start Time |
PM CHILDCARE HOURS | School Dismissal - 6:00 p.m. |
RATES | 2024 - 2025 SCHOOL YEAR
Monthly Fee (charged on the 1st of the month) - Rates September 2024 to June 2025. Please note that we do not prorate. Our rates reflect the entire school year, including vehicle transportation, minimum school-day accommodations, and parent-teacher conferences. Separate registration costs apply for our Day Camps and Optional Days.
Monthly Fee | Registration Fee | |
AM ONLY | Members - $319 | Non-Members - $399 | $125 |
PM ONLY | Members - $539 | Non-Members - $619 | $200 |
AM & PM ONLY | Members - $639 | Non-Members - $699 | $275 |
THIRD-PARTY/AGENCY PAYMENTS
Please follow the steps below regarding third-party payments.
- Agency participants will not be allowed to start our program unless a current certificate outlining the service hours is on file with Victoria Correa at victoria.correa@LBymca.org.
- Once a certificate is received, the caregiver must reach out to Victoria to discuss confirmation of registration and timesheet approval process.
- All fees not covered by the third-party agency will be the parent's responsibility.