Before & After School Childcare
Our Before & After School Childcare program provides a safe, supportive environment for children in grades K–8, with enriching activities led by our caring, qualified staff.* From homework help to arts and crafts, each day is structured to support your child’s growth, learning, and confidence. Transportation is provided daily through our Y vans.
*Must be at least 4 years and 9 months old by the first day of the program.
The Los Altos Family YMCA serves the following schools:
| Burbank | Fremont | Kettering | Prisk |
| Bixby | Gant | Lowell | Rogers |
| Bryant | Herrera | Mann | Stanford |
| Emerson | Jefferson | Naples | Tincher |
Minnie Gant Elementary School (AM & PM) | This site serves Minnie Gant students only.
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Nieto Herrera Elementary School (AM & PM) | This site serves the following schools: Nieto Herrera, Bryant, Burbank, and Lafayette (AM only).
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Kettering Elementary School (AM & PM) | This site serves Kettering students only.
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Los Altos Family YMCA (AM & PM) | This site serves the following schools: Bixby, Jefferson, Stanford, Emerson, and Prisk.
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Lowell Elementary School (AM & PM) | This site serves the following schools: Lowell, Fremont, Mann, and Rogers.
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Naples Elementary School (AM & PM) | This site serves Naples students only.
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Tincher Elementary School (AM & PM) | This site serves Tincher students only.
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| START DATE | Tuesday, September 3, 2024 |
| END DATE | Thursday, June 12, 2025 |
| AM CHILDCARE HOURS | 6:30 AM – School Start Time |
| PM CHILDCARE HOURS | School Dismissal – 6:00 PM |
All Childcare program sites run in alignment with the LBUSD school schedule. Vacation Fun Days and Day Camp options are available when school is not in session. For additional information, click the link HERE. Please note that we do not prorate.
Monthly Fee (charged on the 1st of the month) – Rates September 2024 to June 2025.
| AM ONLY | Member – $278 / Non-Member – $338 |
| PM ONLY | Member – $538 / Non-Member – $598 |
| AM & PM ONLY | Member – $608 / Non-Member – $688 |
Our standard 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 Vacation Fun Days. For more information, click the link HERE.
AM Only $125 | PM Only $200 | AM & PM $275 |
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 the Academic Enrichment Administrative office. Third-party is only available at our Los Altos Family YMCA and Naples Elementary School sites.
- Once a certificate is received, the caregiver must make an appointment with the department to schedule a time to register in person.
- All fees not covered by the third-party agency will be the parent's responsibility. If we have not received your certificate, please email it to Christine.Fries@lbymca.org.
Please follow the steps below regarding financial assistance.
- Please complete the entire financial assistance application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. When completed, the requested documentation must be attached to the packet or email.
- Make an appointment to review your financial assistance application. Call 562.596.3394 to make an appointment.
- Each application takes a week or two to review. We receive a lot of applications, so please be patient.
- While you wait, contact the Children's Home Society or Crystal Stairs beforehand to see if you qualify for subsidized care. We work closely with these fantastic programs, and they are here to help as well.
- Financial assistance applications must be completed for each program. Applications do not carry over into other programs such as day camp, swimming, youth sports, or membership. You must complete a new financial assistance application for other program inquiries.
- Once you are approved for financial assistance, we will manually apply it to your account, and you can proceed online with registration.
