Before & After School
The YMCA Before & After School Program, serving children from preschool through 8th grade, is dedicated to nurturing the potential of every child. We provide a safe, supportive, and engaging environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive before and after the school day.
At the Y, children develop healthy habits, build meaningful friendships, and gain the confidence and independence they need to succeed. Through enriching activities, academic support, physical fitness, and opportunities to explore new interests, we help every child reach their full potential.
We understand the demands of today's busy families, which is why our program offers parents peace of mind, knowing their children are in a caring, supervised environment. More than just child care, the YMCA provides a place where children build lasting relationships, strengthen their character, and live out the YMCA's core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility every day.
All programs require a $66 non-refundable annual membership fee
This year, our Before School Program will be held at our main location:
Garfield YMCA
33 Outwater Lane
Garfield, NJ
All children must be dropped off at the YMCA and will be transported by bus to their appropriate schools.
The program operates from 7:00 a.m. until 7:45 a.m. Buses will leave promptly at 7:45 a.m. If your child is not at the YMCA by that time, we will not be able to wait, as we must ensure all children arrive at school on time.
The cost of the program is $160 per month.
This year, our After School Program will be held at our main location
Garfield YMCA
33 Outwater Lane
Garfield, NJ
AND
The Garfield Recreation Center
Schools attending 33 Outwater Lane:
ECLC
3 Saints
#6
#7
#9
GMS
Schools attending 466 Midland Avenue:
#4
#8
#10
Charter Summit
Charter Madonna
Charter McArthur
Cost of the Program: *Please use the drop down menu to select your time*
Preschool Children
4:30 Pick up: $290
5:30 Pick up: $315
6:30 Pick up: $340
School Age Children:
4:30 Pick up: $235
5:30 Pick up: $260
6:30 Pick up: $280
ABSOLUTELY NO REFUNDS!
Required Paperwork
The following documents must be submitted before your child can begin the program:
All documents can be dropped off or emailed to michelef@garfieldymca.com
- Copy of your child's Birth Certificate
- Parent Receipt of Information form (signed)
- Medical Declaration Statement
- Copies of a photo ID for all authorized pick-up persons
- All required online registration forms and waivers completed and signed
Please note: Your child's registration is not complete until all required paperwork has been received.
OFFICE FOR CHILDREN & 4Cs SUBSIDY PROGRAMS
Families using state subsidy assistance must contact Olivia at oliviad@garfieldymca.com to complete registration.
- OFC AGREEMENTS MUST BE IN BEFORE ANY CHILD WILL BE ACCEPTED INTO THE PROGRAM
- If your contract is not in the portal at the time of registration you must pay the 1st If your contract backtracks to start date the payment can be utilized towards co-payments, full days, or membership renewal.
- If the monthly tuition is not fully covered, you will be responsible for the copayment/differences. All payments are to be made the Friday before the month attending.
Returned checks and declined drafts are subject to $25 returned check fee and all further payments after must be cash, credit card or money order
All payments not made by the 5th of the month will be subject to a $35 late fee automatically added to your account
You must give 30 days’ notice to cancel any program. Under no exception will you receive a refund or a credit if this policy is not adhered to.
LATE FEES-The program concludes at 6:30pm exactly. If you sign up for a 4:30 or 5:30pm pick up your program will conclude at 4:30 a.m. or 5:30 p.m. All youth must be picked up on or before the time you chose. NO EXCEPTIONS. A late fee of $1.00 per minute will be collected in cash upon pick up. Children will not be accepted into the program the next day if the balance of late fee is not paid.
SNACK-Snack is provided through Maschio’s food service. If your child has any allergies or is a picky eater we suggest you pack them a snack for the afternoon.
CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT-New Jersey State law requires that any instance of child abuse or neglect suspected by a child care worker must be reported to the Division of Youth and Family Services. The Garfield YMCA will follow this directive.
IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY-We will evacuate to City Hall. Emergency contact information will be with the counselors and every effort will be made to contact guardians. In the event of a lockdown, positively no one will be allowed to enter for any reason. Phones will be used for emergency uses only.
ELECTRONIC DEVICES-IPads, laptops, iPhones, any cell phone, and Iwatches will not be allowed in our facility at any point (the only exception to this rule is the school assigned chromebooks for homework use only). If we find them we will remove them from the child and give back to the person picking the child up. We assume no responsibility for lost, stolen, or damaged items.
DRESS CODE-We follow school policy and required appropriate dress each day the child is in the program. Sneakers are required for any gross motor play. Hats, sunglasses, flip flops, revealing clothing, and improperly fitted clothes are not allowed.
DROP OFF POLICY-When dropping your child off for before care or (out of district after care) the child must be signed in. No child is to enter any building alone. For before care in the schools we will have a counselor bring the sign in sheet to the door as no parents are allowed in the buildings
PICK UP POLICY-Upon registration you are going to provide us with photocopies/scans of the driver license/state id/passport of those allowed to pick up your child. Only those individuals are to pick your child up. We require that you notify the YMCA in writing if someone other than the designated pick up officials will be picking up your child. They will need to have a form of ID on them so we can photo copy and keep on record. No one under the age of 18 years of age is to pick up your child at any point.
If you have any questions please reach out to:
Childcare Development Director: Olivia DePeri at oliviad@garfieldymca.com
Childcare Development Director: Michele Florio at michelef@garfieldymca.com