Bridging the Gap
With so many demands on today’s families, parents need all the help they can get. That’s why the YMCA is America’s largest nonprofit childcare provider! We offer year-round licensed child care for children in 1st-6th grade in our program. Our School Age Child Care programs ensure that your child’s time is spent creatively and constructively before and after grade school. Our programs focus on the character development values which help children grow physically, mentally, and spiritually. School Age Child Care programs vary per location; find out what services are available at a YMCA branch near you!
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 provides School Age Child Care for elementary school children in the Central Dauphin, Derry Township, Lower Dauphin, and Susquehanna Township School Districts. Please call (717) 935-9622 for more information.
2024-25 School Year Registration Dates:
- May 6-12: Current SACC and Summer Camp enrollees and their siblings
- May 13-19: Current and new YMCA Members only
- May 27–July 19: Online open enrollment
- August 9: Deadline to register for the first week of school
Registration will continue after July 19th dependent on available spots. However, registration must be done by emailing or dropping off the SACC forms to the Friendship YMCA. No online registration will be allowed after July 19, 2024.
List of Schools:
| Central Dauphin SD | Lower Dauphin SD | Hershey SD | Susquehanna Township SD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View Elementary | East Hanover Elementary | Hershey Elementary | Sara Lindemuth/Anna Carter Primary |
| Northside Elementary | Nye Elementary | Thomas Holtzman Elementary | |
| Paxtonia Elementary | South Hanover Elementary | ||
| Phillips Elementary | |||
| Southside Elementary | |||
| West Hanover Elementary |
Hours of Operation:
7:00 AM to start of school until end of school to 6:00 PM
2024-25 Fees:
| YMCA Members | Community Guests | |
|---|---|---|
| AM Care | $460/month | $565/month |
| PM Care | $450/month | $575/month |
| AM & PM Care | $500/month | $625/month |
Deposits and registration fees are required at the time of registration and include a $50 registration fee per child.
Child Care Works (CCW) Subsidized Child Care Program is accepted and Harrisburg Area YMCA Financial Assistance is available based on need. If you would like to purchase a youth or family membership to the YMCA to receive the lower monthly rate, you can find membership information HERE.
Enrollment Packets:
If you have any questions, contact Nicole Trianosky by email or at (717) 234-9622.
Northern Dauphin County YMCA
The Northern Dauphin County YMCA offers School Age Child Care programs at two sites: the Northern Dauphin County YMCA and Halifax Elementary School. This program includes an afternoon snack and will run on snow days, in-service days, and extended school holidays. We currently provide School Age Child Care at the following locations:
Northern Dauphin County YMCA
500 N Church Street
Elizabethville, PA 17023
(717) 362-9494
Hours of Operation:
6:00 AM until the start of school and 3:30-6:00 PM.
Ages:
Students in the Upper Dauphin School District in grades Kindergarten–6th Grade.
2024-25 Fees:
| YMCA Members | Community Guests | |
|---|---|---|
| AM Care | $284/month | $380/month |
| PM Care | $284/month | $380/month |
| AM & PM Care | $351/month | $468/month |
Child Care Works (CCW) Subsidized Child Care Program is accepted and Harrisburg Area YMCA Financial Assistance is available based on need. If you would like to purchase a youth or family membership to the YMCA to receive the lower monthly rate, you can find membership information HERE.
Child Development Center at Halifax
35 S 4th Street
Halifax, PA 17032
(717) 896-2273
Hours of Operation:
5:30 AM until the start of school and 3:30-6:00 PM
Ages:
Students in the Halifax Area School District in grades Kindergarten–4th Grade.
2024-25 Fees:
| YMCA Members | Community Guests | |
|---|---|---|
| AM Care | $284/month | $380/month |
| PM Care | $284/month | $380/month |
| AM & PM Care | $351/month | $468/month |
Child Care Works (CCW) Subsidized Child Care Program is accepted and Harrisburg Area YMCA Financial Assistance is available based on need. If you would like to purchase a youth or family membership to the YMCA to receive the lower monthly rate, you can find membership information HERE.
Enrollment Packets
West Shore YMCA
The West Shore YMCA provides School Age Child Care for Kindergarten-5th Grade at seven of the Cumberland Valley Elementary Schools from 7:00 AM until the start of school and dismissal of school until 6:00 PM.
Care includes a safe and friendly environment where children are given a unique mix of activities and important relationship interactions following the YMCA Core Values.
2024-25 Cumberland Valley Fees:
| YMCA Members | Community Guests | |
|---|---|---|
| AM Care | $500/month | $620/month |
| PM Care | $540/month | $670/month |
| AM and PM Care | $625/month | $775/month |
Child Care Works (CCW) Subsidized Child Care Program is accepted and Harrisburg Area YMCA Financial Assistance is available based on need. If you would like to purchase a youth or family membership to the YMCA to receive the lower monthly rate, you can find membership information HERE.
2024-25 Registration Dates:
- May 6-10: Online registration for current SACC, Half Day Kindergarten, and Summer Camp enrollees and their siblings
- May 13-17: YMCA Members, current SACC, Half Day Kindergarten, Summer Camp enrollees and their siblings
- May 28: Open enrollment
Registration will continue after May 28th dependent on available spots. However, registration must be done by emailing or dropping off the SACC forms to the West Shore YMCA. No online registration will be allowed after May 10, 2024.
Registration fees are required at the time of registration and include a $50.00 registration fee per child.
Enrollment Packets:
If you have any questions, contact Mandy Mumma by email or 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.
