Hornell YMCA

YMCA Child Care

A great place for kids... We offer many opportunities for kids at the 'Y'

Our Child Care Program Goals:

• To provide quality care for children regardless of social/economic background.
• To help children develop to their fullest potential.
• To deliver the program in a positive environment of safety, support and care.

After-School Child Care

The YMCA believes the child care program should provide opportunities and experiences which stimulate a child's physical, social, intellectual and emotional development, In order to accomplish this, we provide gym activities, games, arts and crafts, books, healthy snacks and activities with other local agencies, The program meets the developmental needs of particular age groups as well as the individual needs of each child. The curriculum is based on the interests of the child and provides resources which will stimulate growth.

The after school program is licensed by New York State and operates Monday-Friday when school is in session. All after school care begins at school release until 6:00 pm. The Wayland/Cohocton morning school care begins at 6:45 am until school starts at 9:00 am.

• We offer healthy snacks and a balance between homework/study time and recreational activities.
• Staff are trained in First Aid and CPR.
• Staff are trained to meet children's social and emotional needs.
• Financial Assistance for child care can be obtained through Pro-Action (776-2126) of Steuben County. (Livingston or Ontario County Social Services are also available - Call our Childcare Director for more info on assistance).
• This program is offered after school in Hornell at the Y and in the Canisteo Elementary School. It is also offered in Wayland/Cohocton Central School as am and pm programs.
• Hornell Childcare also provides time to swim in our pool.

Call for rates or more details - 324-5520.

This program is for those days during the Hornell City School year when there are scheduled days off, as well as unexpected snow days. This is a full day program that runs from 8:00 am - 6:00 pm. Members: $15/day. Non-members: $20/day. If a snow day is called after school starts, the Hornell City schools will bus the child(ren) to the YMCA if that is what is designated on the school emergency card and the day will be prorated as determined by the time the child(ren) arrive at the Y. Please note: while this program is open to all surrounding area school children, it only operates if Hornell City Schools are closed.

Care for Kids

The YMCA Care for Kids program is for children ages 5-12.  It is a whole day program that runs from 8am - 5pm.  This program will allow your children to play games in the gym, swim in the pool, do arts and crafts projects, and play with the toys and games we have in our childcare room.  If you are interested in Care for Kids, please contact the YMCA for more information.(E-mail to:  info@hornellymca.com) We are limited on space and ask that you only sign up if you will be using this day.  We need a minimum of 10 children to run a program, if canceled we will call you.  Stop in or call for more information.  324-5520

The Cost is:     $15/day for members              $21/day for non-members

Please provide lunch & beverage, swimsuit & towel, and sneakers.  We will provide a morning and afternoon snack.

Summer Program

This full day childcare program runs for 10 weeks while children are off from school for the summer. This is a structured full week program from 8:00am - 5:00pm starting June 25, 2007 (ending August 31, 2007). You may choose any or all of the weeks. Members: $85/week, Non-Members: $105/week. Register early - space is limited.

Gym & Swim

This is an ongoing 7 week after school supervised recreational program with activities in the gym and pool for children in grades K-6. Free for members and $2 for non-members ($10 for 7 week session).

Y Tots Preschool

This program is for 14 preschool children aged 3-5 years old. It follows the Hornell City Schools' 10 month calendar and runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays for 3 hours from 8:30 am until 11:30 am. It is run by Michelle Aldrich and Chrissy Freas.

This quality program provides a solid foundation for future education. The curriculum includes kindergarten readiness skills, art projects, circle time, music, gym, swimming, show and tell, snack time and more. Children will also have a weeky swimming lesson in the YMCA pool. Our programs are carefully structured to foster your child's early childhood needs and encourage socialization and interaction.

The cost is $520 for YMCA members and $620 for nonmembers and can be paid by the month. There is a non-refundable $25 registration fee due at sign up. Registration is open until classes are full, and waiting lists are maintained. Please call if interested.

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