The East Valley Family YMCA Afterschool program is designed to provide quality programming in the community for children, helping them develop intellectually, socially, emotionally and physically in a safe and nurturing environment. Family and community involvement is strongly encouraged to support the YMCA program goals and a child’s holistic development.

Benefits include year-round care, 1:14 staff to child ratio and enrichment instructors with a background in education and child development. Curriculum includes homework time, fun enrichment classes and activities throughout the day and the chance to work with community organizations.

• Provide an environment of safety, support and care

• Support and strengthen the family unit

• Offer meaningful opportunities for family and community involvement

• Improve family communication

• Improve the health and fitness of school-age children and their families

• Support and encourage academic growth

• Make learning fun!

The East Family YMCA child care program enhances and complements the curriculum presented to your child at school. Our curriculum includes:

Art

Homework Support

Health & Wellness

Character Development

Literacy

Science & Technology

Social Competence

Conflict Resolution

Curriculum includes homework time, fun enrichment classes and activities throughout the day, free, nutritious snacks, fitness time and parent nights.

YMCA child care staff is CPR/first aid and water safety certified and fingerprinted to ensure quality and safety for your child. YMCA staff have also completed training and coursework in child development and early childhood education.

For more information about child care, please email Sandra Donis or call 818-763-5126 ext 2111.

Financial assistance is available for families who, for one reason or another, are unable to afford child care fees. Please email Sandra Donis or call her at 818-763-5126 ext 2111 for details or for info about financial assistance. Click here for the financial assistance application.