All YMCA Child Care Programs are staffed by certified child care professionals and elementary level programs are licensed by the state. Child Care Programs are not just a place for your children to hang out while you are at work. We have a unique curriculum, researched and developed from the most current and cutting edge educational and character building resources available. Our programs help children create positive peer relationships, develop healthy self-esteem, and gain a strong sense of self-awareness.

• Before & After School Programs
  • Hours of Operation
  • Locations
  • Membership Benefits & Rates
  • Early Release & Closed School Days
  • Holiday & Summer Camps
  • Financial Assistance
    • Coordinated Child Care
    • YMCA Scholarship Assistance
• YMCA READS! Tutoring Program

Before & After School programs follow the schedule set by the Pinellas County public school system. The program offers before & after school care to elementary school (ages 5-12 years) and middle school (ages 11-15 years) children at 21 sites throughout southern Pinellas County. For information on sites licensed for pre-K and/or special needs children, contact the Child Care Administrative Office at 727-328-YMCA.

Hours of Operation
Before care is offered from 6:30 am until the start of the school day. After care is offered from school dismissal until 6:00 pm.

Link: Pinellas County Schools Calendar

Membership Benefits

• Attends ONE or BOTH of before and after care during the school year
• Includes Early Release and Closed School Days at no additional cost
• Receive a $5 discount for each additional child attending Before & After Care programs

Registration fees are non-refundable and are due each time you enroll your child. Each new school year counts as a new enrollment period. All Child Care participants are granted two weeks of absence credits for use during the school year

Care is provided at no additional cost on scheduled Early Release and Closed School Days. Details will be provided at least two weeks in advance of a Closed School Day. Please check your site's information table for child care locations on Closed School Days.

Early Release Days

• Wed., Sept. 12, 2007
• Wed., Oct. 10, 2007
• Wed., Nov. 7, 2007
• Wed., Mar. 5, 2008
• Wed., May 14, 2008
• Wed., June 3, 2008

Closed School Days

• Fri., Oct 19, 2007
• Fri., Jan. 18, 2008
• Mon., Jan. 21, 2008 (one site only)
• Mon., Feb. 18, 2008

Link: Pinellas County Schools Calendar

Participants will enjoy a wide variety of activities including arts & crafts, recreation, field trips, and more. A one-time registration fee is required for summer camp. Holiday Camp is only available at designated schools. Please contact the Child Care Office for more information.

2007-2008 Holiday Camps

• Thanksgiving Camp - Nov. 19-23
• Winter Camp - Dec. 24-Jan. 4
• Spring Camp - Mar. 31-Apr. 4
• Summer Camp - June 9-TBD

Coordinated Child Care (CCC)
CCC is a private, non-profit organization designated by the state to provide funding for families who are in need of financial assistance for daily child care. Parents who work or go to school may qualify for this government subsidized program. Please call (727) 547-5700 for more information.

YMCA Scholarship Assistance
The YMCA offers full or partial subsidies for those in need. We will turn no one away for the inability to pay, where need is demonstrated. See the Member Services Center for more information.

YMCA READS! places volunteers with elementary school children who are performing below their recommended reading levels. Mentors work one-on-one with first and second grade students at local elementary schools teaching children phonics and reading comprehension.

By volunteering your time, you can earn community service hours and receive valuable training, all while helping students improve academic performance and build self-esteem. Be a child's tutor, friend, and key to a brighter future. For more information, contact Jacob Ayala at 727-328-YMCA (9622).

Download: YMCA Reads! Brochure