Child Care

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-reliance through the Y values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. That makes for confident kids today, and contributing and engaged adults tomorrow.

For more information on Child Care programs, please contact Olivia Gant.

AFTERSCHOOL/ALL DAY CAMP PROGRAM

The Northwest Y Afterschool Program is a fun place to be with lots of positive staff interaction and learning opportunities. We provide a healthy snack, physical fitness time, homework help and a wide variety of other activities, including STEM and time to socialize with friends or play games.

Our childcare/afterschool program has been adjusted to coincide with Lexington-Richland Five’s school schedule. The cost of weekly childcare will be adjusted once the school district returns to a 5-day week schedule.

Transportation is Provided From:

Ballentine Elementary
Dutch Fork Elementary
H.E. Corley Elementary
Nursery Road Elementary
Oak Pointe Elementary
River Springs Elementary

Note: We will accept drop-offs from any location.

Hours: School dismissal – 6 pm; 7 am to 6 pm
Ages: 5-12
Cost: 4 Days Afterschool/1 Day Virtual – $85

REGISTRATION – 4 Days Afterschool/1 Day Virtual

ALL DAY OUTS

Ages: 5 -12

Cost: $15 for members/$25 for non-members per day for non-afterschool participants

In-service days/student holidays are included in regular afterschool weekly fees, except for Holiday Breaks (Winter Break and Spring Break), which are registered and paid for separately.

All participants must register for All Day Outs by the Friday before so that staff can prepare.

Upcoming Dates:
October 12, 2020
November 3, 2020
November 25-27, 2020

Times: Drop off starts at 7 am and pick-up by 6:00 pm

CHILDWATCH

(Note: Currently unavailable due to the effects of COVID-19.)

A supervised area where children can play in a safe and caring environment while parents work out. Activities include playground time, music, arts and crafts and story time. Children may be checked into Child Watch for up to two hours per visit; parents must remain on YMCA premises.

Ages: 8 weeks to 4 years

ChildWatch Hours:
Monday – Thursday: 7:45 am – noon & 4:00 – 8:00 pm
Friday: 7:45 am – noon & 4:00 – 6:00 pm
Saturday: 8:00 am – noon

Cost:
Members: FREE
Non-members: $7 per child per visit

ADVENTURE ZONE

(Note: Currently unavailable due to the effects COVID-19.)

Adventure Zone is a fun and exciting children’s entertainment experience at the NorthWest Family YMCA. It includes a huge indoor playground, video gaming area, parent lounge area – something for children of all ages. Children must be accompanied by a parent if outside of Adventure Club hours.

Ages: 5 – 12 years