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Half Day Kindergarten

Half Day Kindergarten – Half Day Kindergarten

Let the YMCA Fill the Gaps!

Our Half Day Kindergarten programs are designed to provide stimulating and enriching programs for kindergarten students attending local public schools. The YMCA will transport children to or from their public school to our program locations. Our curriculum enhances recreational and social skills through arts & crafts, learning centers, music, games, physical education, special events, and more!

Partial-day kindergarten programs pose a practical problem: what if neither of the parents is available to care for their children during the time they are out of school? The answer is the YMCA’s Half Day Kindergarten program. Provided across the Harrisburg area, this program makes every hour outside of school full of age-appropriate activity. We always aim to build on the school day while offering your favorite YMCA programs. The ultimate mix of learning and play!

If your family needs a little extra assistance during the school year, the YMCA is here to help. With themed weeks and educational activities, our teachers are excited to help your child learn and grow. This program fills up very quickly, so make sure that you contact us as soon as you know your child will be attending kindergarten in a qualifying school district. If your child requires full-day care or has moved on to grade school, you can learn more about our YMCA Child Development Centers and School Age Child Care programs.

NOTE: If you wish to fill out your childcare forms online, please be sure to download and complete them in Adobe. Do not fill out forms in your web browser or on your phone.

Friendship YMCA

The Friendship YMCA offers a Half Day Kindergarten program for students attending Central Dauphin School District. Transportation is provided for students attending North Side Elementary – students from all other schools must provide their own transportation. Pool and gym time is included! We accept CCIS subsidies.

Location:

Friendship YMCA
5000 Commons Drive
Harrisburg, PA 17112

Fees:

YMCA Members: $624/month
Community Guests: $780/month

  • $50 non-refundable registration fee per child
  • All day care available at no extra cost on snow days and in-service days
Enrollment Forms:

For more information, contact Nicole Trianosky below:

West Shore YMCA

The West Shore YMCA offers a Half Day Kindergarten program with various school districts in the area.

Program Information:
  • Open to any child currently enrolled in either AM or PM Kindergarten
  • Located at the West Shore YMCA
  • AM class is available from 7:00 AM until 12:30 PM for students attending Green Ridge, Hampden, Hoover, and Winding Creek as well as other schools not labeled as PM classes.
  • PM class is available from 12:30 PM until 6:00 PM for students attending Monroe, Shaull, Silver Spring, and Sporting Hill as well as other schools not labeled as AM class.
  • Transportation is provided to Green Ridge, Hampden, Hoover, and Winding Creek Elementary Schools for the AM program and is provided from Monroe, Shaull, Silver Spring, and Sporting Hill for the PM program.
  • Activity enrichment centers include arts and crafts, blocks, imaginative play, listening and reading, math, and science.
  • Swim lessons, Water Park, and gym activities are included.
  • Snack is provided.
  • Kids Klub/SACC wrap-around program is available if needed at no additional cost.
Fees:

YMCA Members: $720/month
Community Guests: $895/month

  • $50 non-refundable registration fee per child
Enrollment Forms:

For more information, contact the West Shore YMCA at (717) 737-9622.

Child Safety

At the Y, child safety and protection is our number one priority.  Our goal is to help educate parents and children on how to be safe from child abuse in any environment with the skills they learn at our Y.  Our team is trained in comprehensive and innovative practices around child safety to ensure your children are safe in our care.

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