JEFFERSON CITY AREA YMCA

Y-Care

Y-Care After School Program – Grades K-5

REGISTER here or at the Knowles Y Welcome Desk. New program participants are required to submit state mandated paper registration with current immunization records in order to maintain enrollment. Paper forms are available for download below.

Y-Care offers a wide variety of fun, educational activities which are guaranteed to keep your school-age child entertained and learning! Y-Care is a state-licensed child care program that maintains a 16-1 child-staff ratio. Children will choose from a variety of activities including SPARK Physical Education, KIDZLIT, Club Boxes, and more!  Afternoon meal is provided.  Y-Care after school session hours are school dismissal until 5:30 p.m.

Y-Care is in session for all regularly scheduled early release days, with the exception of Good Friday. Y-Care is NOT in session when school is dismissed for inclement weather.

Monthly Fees: $135 Y-members; $165 Non-members

  • A non-refundable $30 registration is due at the time of enrollment.
  • August fees are pro-rated: $36 Y-member; $44 Non-member
  • Fees are drafted the first of each month with the first draft on August 1.
  • Jefferson City School District and Blair Oaks School District staff receive 20% off Y-Care fees.
  • YMCA Outreach Scholarships are available to families who apply and qualify. Download an application here.

Important Documents:

Y-Care is offered at the following locations:

  • Belair
  • Cedar Hill
  • Lawson
  • Moreau Heights
  • Thorpe Gordon
  • West
  • North
  • Pioneer Trail
  • South (YMCA transports to Thorpe Gordon)
  • Blair Oaks

Please Note: Parents must give the school permission to release their children to Y-Care. The YMCA is not authorized to take a child from school into Y-Care without prior parental permission. Parents are responsible for providing the YMCA with a current copy of their child’s immunization record.