before & after school program
Serving K-8th Grades in Red Clay and Christina School Districts
Our licensed School Age Care Program provides a positive and meaningful before and after school experience for children in grades K through 8. Experienced and dedicated staff plan structured activities designed to develop each child to his or her fullest potential. Your child will take part in some theme days, developmental centers, YMCA character development, arts & crafts, CATCH fitness program, along with nutrition education, homework and a daily snack/drink. We will encourage the building of strong relationships with school mates and staff to promote positive interactions.

CONTACT
• Frank Fortuna, Program Director ext. 2234, ffortuna@ymcade.org
• Nancy Parks, Office Manager ext. 2237, nparks@ymcade.org
• Sonya Tull, Program Secretary ext. 2225, stull@ymcade.org
• Angie Crescenzo, Program Coordinator ext. 2241, acrescenzo@ymcade.org

Downloads
• Click here to download the handbook
• Click here to download the enrollment forms

Christina School District Elementary Schools
Shue/Medill Middle School{On Site Care}
Our Kindergarten Program is held at the YDC @ The Western Family YMCA.
Hours: 11:30am to 6:00pm Children must be registered in AM Kindergarten at their school. We provide Transportation from selective schools.
For more information, please call 302-453-0123

Registration
Step 1: Complete the YMCA Membership application and Program Enrollment Form (Submit custody agreements, if applicable).

Step 2: Submit a completed Health Appraisal form within 30 days of start date (Health appraisals must be current within 12 months). If we do not receive the form within 30 days, your child will not be permitted to return to the program. Note: Please complete a “Med Form” if your child needs to take medication while in our program.

Step 3: Payment is required at the time of registration. This includes a one time $25 non-refundable registration fee per family and payment for the current month. Our payments are divided into nine equal portions starting in September and running through May.

Payment Options:
EFT Easy Payment Plan
EFT (Electronic Fund Transfer) Payments will automatically be deducted on the 1st of the month from your Checking, Savings, or Credit Card account.

Statement Billing
Payments are due on the 1st of the month. You will receive a statement two weeks prior to the due date (1st of the month). If payment is not received by the 10th of the month, your child will not be permitted to return to the program.

Financial Assistance:
YMCA membership and programs are designed to be readily available to the public. Fees are set at the level that makes them affordable to as many people as possible. Our financial assistance policy enables the YMCA to assist individuals who want to participate but cannot afford the entire fee. Stop in, call or click here for more info. Financial assistance is available on Full memberships and programs.

Purchase of Care:
The Western Family YMCA participates in the State of Delaware Purchase of Care childcare fee subsidy program. Openings into this program are limited, and are on a first come first serve basis. Social Services offices will finalize your eligibility of subsidy. An additional option for payment is self-arranged purchase of care. This is a pay in full, parent reimbursement program. Frank Fortuna, School Age Childcare Director, can assist you with these procedures by calling (302)453-0123 x 2234.

Fees

Withdraw Policy:
Parents must give written notice to the program director ten business days prior to the withdraw date to cancel a child from the program for any reason. Unused tuition will be credited to your account.