SCHOOL AGE RECREATION

Please contact Charli Prowell at 442-9622 or on site at 594-0917

Site Location: The Helena Family YMCA operates after school child care at the Eastgate Elementary School in East Helena ONLY.

Our 2011-2012 program is currently full.  Please contact us if you would like to be placed on the waiting list.

Fees:

Members:

Full-time (10 or more days): $140.00 per month

Part-time (9 or less days): $100.00 per month

Program Participants:

Full-time (10 or more days): $185.00 per month

Part-time (9 or less days): $130.00 per month

Second Child Rate: A $10 reduction will be applied for every second and preceding child.

*Rates include all in-service days, school holidays, and/or half days. In the case that a child exceeds 9 days in a pre-determined part-time month, parent(s) will be required to pay the full-time rate immediately.

Financial Assistance: The Helena Family YMCA is an inclusive organization and offers financial assistance to families in need. Applications are available at the YMCA front desk only. Money raised through our annual "Friends of Youth" Campaign and contributions from the JC Penney roundup campaign are used to provide assistance.

Registration: A $25.00 registration fee per child is required at the time of registration. Parents must return all paperwork and pay appropriate fees prior to their child beginning the program. Parents receiving assistance with childcare are responsible for their registration. The enrollment process consists of a Helena Family YMCA registration card, an emergency form, and an Automatic Clearing House (ACH) form.

Payments: All payments are set up as ACH payments. ACH is an electronic funds transfer done by your bank for your childcare payments on the same day each month.  Drafts are made on the 1st working day of the month. Payments can also be made through a credit card, automatically, on the 1st working day of the month. All changes need to be in by the 20th of the preceding month.

Hours of Operation: Childcare hours are from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. All-day/half-day programs will be offered on early release days and/or certain school holidays. The Childcare site closes at 6:00 p.m. THERE IS AN ADDITIONAL $10 PER EVERY 15 MINUTES CHARGE FOR LATE PICK- UPS, WHICH PARENTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO PAY AT THE TIME THEY PICK UP THEIR CHILD. Repeated late pick-ups may result in loss of childcare services.

Program Content: The Helena Family YMCA Childcare program provides skill-building projects, sports, art, crafts, tours, field trips, and swimming; all in small group environments. Values education is both a goal and an integral part of the program.

Sign- In/Out: Participants will be checked in by YMCA staff upon arrival/dismissal from school. A clipboard is located either with staff or at the entrance to sign your child out. Please initial by your child’s name to note he/she has been picked up. THIS IS AN IMPORTANT RECORD AND SAFETY MEASURE FOR THE CHILDCARE STAFF; YOUR COOPERATION IS APPRECIATED.

Transportation: The Helena Family YMCA provides transportation for field trips. A monthly schedule will be distributed at the beginning of each month.

Illness: The Helena Family YMCA is a well-child program. If your child becomes ill at the site you will be notified and asked to pick him/her up as soon as possible. Please do not send a sick child to a site.

Holidays/Days Off: NO CHILD CARE WILL BE PROVIDED ON THESE DAYS:

* Labor Day

* Thanksgiving (and the day after)

* New Year’s Day

* Memorial Day

* Designated Staff training days

Holiday Camps: Special all-day holiday camps will be offered during Christmas & Spring Breaks and some school holidays. Please contact Charli Prowell or our YMCA Membership Services Desk for more information. Holiday Camps are not included in your childcare fees.

Snacks: The Helena Family YMCA offers an afternoon snack to all participants. Drinks are not provided.

Parent Orientation: A special one-hour Parent Orientation will be held in August before school begins. Registered participants will be notified of exact date, time, and location. Staff will be on hand to answer any questions parents might have about our program.

Philosophy & Objectives: The Helena Family YMCA Childcare Program is committed to providing quality child care in a safe and loving environment by a dedicated and caring staff. We offer a comfortable and stimulating atmosphere, which allows children to develop at their own pace. Our curriculum focuses on the total development of the child - socially, emotionally, cognitively, and physically. We believe each child is a unique individual and all children are respected for their differences. We will provide an environment in our program that will assist children to maintain their uniqueness and their differences. Every child, regardless of sex, race, or religion, will have the same advantages and opportunities as every other child.

Withdrawal: If the parent is withdrawing the child from childcare, the Helena Family YMCA requires a two-week written notice prior to the termination date.