REGISTRATION OPENS MAY 2nd 2023! Apply in person at the Knowles YMCA
Y-Care After School Program – Grades K-5
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.
Register in person at the Knowles Welcome Center on Stadium Blvd.
Y-Care is not in session when school is dismissed for inclement weather.
Monthly Fees: $155 Y-members; $185 Non-members
- A non-refundable $30 registration is due at the time of enrollment.
- August fees are pro-rated at $77/members, $92/nonmembers. August is the only prorated month.
- 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:
- Parent Handbook
- Individualized Care Form
- Immunization Records and a Payment Method must be provided before your application is processed.
Y-Care is offered at the following locations:
- Belair
- Cedar Hill
- Lawson
- Moreau Heights
- Thorpe Gordon (JCSD transports to Knowles Y)
- West
- North
- Pioneer Trail
- South (JCSD transports to Knowles Y)
- 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.
