CLARION, Pa. — The Clarion County YMCA has announced open enrollment for their new child care programs located inside the new Clarion County YMCA at 499 Mayfield Road.
The YMCA Younger Years Child Care Center is located on the lower level of the newly constructed YMCA which is centrally located just off Route 68 near Clarion Hospital, Walmart, Pizza Hut, and the Intermediate Unit 6. The center is slated to open with the opening of the new YMCA, which is expected in early 2019.
In addition to large rooms, caring teachers, and a character based curriculum, the YMCA will offer a swimming pool for swim lessons, an expansive indoor gymnasium space for large motor activities, a large outdoor playground, and outdoor sports fields for outdoor sports and activities.
The child care center will be open from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. for youth ages six weeks old through age 12.
YMCA Preschool Classes
YMCA Preschool for ages three, four and five is now accepting applications for enrollment. Preschool classes meet Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. with a fee of $105 per month. Preschool includes fun themes and kindergarten readiness activities, math, science and weekly swim lessons and gym time. Snack is included.
· The fee for this program is $105 per month.
For more information, contact Michelle Miller, Child Care Director at [email protected]. Enrollment packets are available online at www.clarioncountyymca.org/resources.
YMCA Before and After School Program
A robust Before and After School Program will be available Monday through Friday to children within the Clarion Area and Clarion-Limestone School Districts. Students will be transported by bus from the schools to the center. Swimming, gym time and homework help is available at the facility. Before and after school care is available weekdays, during school holidays, Act 80 days, snow days and early dismissals for youth in kindergarten through age twelve.
Pricing is as follows:
· Before School: $30 Part-time , $35 Full-time
· After School: $40 Part-time, $55 Full-time
· Before and After: $50 Part-time, $77 Full-time
For more information, contact Michelle Miller, Child Care Director at [email protected]. Enrollment packets are available online at www.clarioncountyymca.org/resources.
Preschool Child Care
Preschool Child Care will be provided from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The YMCA will care for children ages three to five years old. Breakfast, lunch, and snack will be provided daily. Preschool includes fun themes and kindergarten readiness activities, math, science and weekly swim lessons and gym time.
· The cost of the program is $141/week for full-time and $93/week for part-time.
For more information, contact Michelle Miller, Child Care Director at [email protected]. Enrollment packets are available online at www.clarioncountyymca.org/resources.
Infant and Toddler Child Care
Care for infants and toddlers is provided from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The YMCA will provide warm, nurturing care for your little one as they grow. Formula, lunch, and snacks are provided. The staff to child ratio is one staff member for every four infants; one staff member for every five young toddlers, and one staff member for every six older toddlers at the facility.
Pricing includes:
· $153 per week for full-time infant care
· $103 per week for part-time infant care
· $149 per week for full-time toddler care
· $98 per week for part-time toddler care
For more information, contact Michelle Miller, Child Care Director at [email protected] or 814-764-3400. Enrollment packets are available online at www.clarioncountyymca.org/resources.
YMCA Summer Day Camp
YMCA Summer Day Camp at Camp Coffman will be available for all children age six through 12 years old when school is out for the summer. Youth may attend one week or all weeks. Each week has a fun theme, a field trip and exciting activities with nature, outdoor adventures, boating and fishing, zip-line and climbing, horseback riding, and more!
Experienced and caring counselors are available weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Camp Coffman. Extended care is available at the YMCA from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Bus transportation is provided to and from the YMCA facility. For more information, visit www.campcoffman.com.
The YMCA Younger Years Child Care Center is a state licensed facility that participates with Keystone Stars. CCIS payments are accepted and financial assistance is accepted through CCIS at 1-800-442-5807.
For more information, contact Michelle Miller, Child Care Director at [email protected] or 814-764-3400. Enrollment packets are available online at www.clarioncountyymca.org/resources.
About the YMCA
For more information about the Clarion County YMCA and Y programs, please visit the YMCA website at www.clarioncountyymca.org, call 814-764-3400 and follow the Y on Facebook.
The Clarion County YMCA is a branch of the Scenic Rivers Association, which includes the Oil City YMCA, Clarion County YMCA, Younger Days Child Care, and Camp Coffman.
Hours
The Clarion County YMCA hours are Weekdays 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Saturdays 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; and Sundays 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
(Article submitted by Michelle Murray, Marketing & Membership Director, Clarion County YMCA, Oil City YMCA, and YMCA Camp Coffman)
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