At the Walnut Street YMCA, we believe that all kids deserve the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve. That’s why child care and early learning programs at the Y focus on holistically nurturing child development by providing a safe and healthy place to learn fundamental skills, develop healthy, trusting relationships and build self-esteem through the Y values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
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Our licensed School Age Child Care Program provides a positive and meaningful before and after school experience for children grades k-8. Our experienced and dedicated staff plan structured activities designed to develop each child to his or her fullest potential. Our program emphasizes the YMCA core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility. Service to other schools may be available, but transportation may need to be self-arranged.
Purchase of Care
Site Name: Walnut St. YMCA
Site ID: 1710147300
Our School’s Out Program offers
- Homework assistance
- Daily snack provided
- Diverse recreation and enrichment activities
- Access to YMCA youth programs
- Trained and experienced staff
Schools Served
- Harlan Elementary
- P.S. DuPont
- First State Montessori Academy
- Great Oaks Charter
- Kuumba Academy
- St. Peters Cathedral School
- Maurice Pritchett Academy
- Bayard Elementary School
- Highlands (Johnson Jr.) Elementary
- Shortlidge Elementary
- Warner Elementary
- Charter School of New Castle
- Eastside Charter
- Odyssey Charter
- Thomas A. Edison Charter
- La Acadamia Charter School
- Stubbs Elementary
2025/2026 School Year Monthly Pricing
Before Care Only:
Full Member: $180/month
Non-Member: $265/month
After Care Only:
Full Member: $275/month
Non-Member: $360/month
Before and After Care:
Full Member $440/month
Non-Member: $540/month
TEENS (ages 13-17): Free