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YMCA Before and After Care

We are excited to announce a partnership between the Pottsgrove School District and the YMCA to offer the Before and After Care Enrichment Program to students at Lower Pottsgrove, Ringing Rocks, and West Pottsgrove Elementary Schools.

 

Program Overview:

The Before and After Care Enrichment Program is designed to support working families by providing a safe and enriching environment for children outside of regular school hours. This program aims to balance learning and fun, fostering social skills and building upon the curriculum taught in the classroom. 

If you are interested in learning more about the Before and After Care Enrichment Program, please visit the Before and After School Care webpage.

YMCA Before and After Care

Program Costs:

  • Before School Care: $316.00 per month

  • After School Care: $449.00 per month

  • Before & After School Care: $545.00 per month

*The YMCA accepts ELRC funding as well as offers Financial Assistance if families need additional assistance for enrollment.

Program Hours:

The Before and After School Enrichment Program operates from 7:00 AM to the start of the school day, and from the end of the school day until 6:00 PM. This includes scheduled half days.

Registration and Contact Information:

Pottsgrove families can now register for the waitlist for the YMCA Before and After School Enrichment Program for the 2024-25 school year. To register, please contact the YMCA Connection Center at 215-220-9199. Please provide which Pottsgrove building your child will be attending and what program you need (before care only, before and after care, or after care only).

Program Inclement Weather Policy:

  • In the event that school is CLOSED due to inclement weather the YMCA will NOT be in the school to provide care.
  • In the event that there is a LATE ARRIVAL due to inclement weather the YMCA will NOT provide AM Care.
  • In the event that school is dismissed EARLY (mid day) due to inclement weather the YMCA will NOT be in the school to provide After Care. The school will send children home via the alternate dismissal plan parents provided to the school at the time of enrollment.
  • In the event that students complete the school day as usual and district related afterschool activities are cancelled due to inclement weather, the YMCA WILL provide care. Please pick up by 5:00pm so that staff may get home safely as well.
  • In the event of inclement weather on an early dismissal day the decision will be made on a case by case basis for the safety of everyone whether to close the program early. Parents are asked to pick up as soon as possible so that everyone can return home safely as early possible.