Below you will find the following Childcare options offered
through the South Wood County YMCA:

Free Babysitting – Ages 6 weeks-12
Toddler Center - Ages 1 & 2
Preschool Program - Ages 3-6
4 Year Old Kindergarten
Kids’ Clubhouse Before & After School Care – Ages 5-12
Snow Days Care – Ages 5-12
Days of No School Care – Ages 5-12
Spring Break or Christmas Break Care – Ages 5-12
Summer Club Care – Ages 5-12
Humke  Children’s Learning Center – Ages 3-5

*** Read below for more information ***

Toddler Center
Loving and experienced staff will take care of your little one while you are away. Your child will experience all the Y has to offer with an outdoor playground, daily walks, nutritious snacks, arts & crafts, gym time, Adventure Center play, and gymnastics too! W2 state assistance accepted.
Ages 1 & 2
Hours: 7:00am – 5:30pm

FEES: Members                     Non-members
M-F     $135/wk                      $145/wk
Full-time enrollment includes a FREE YMCA family membership!
Contact Jessica Planer 818-6019 to register for this state licensed program.

Preschool Program
We’re No Ordinary Child Care Center!
Ages 3-6yrs
Hours: Mon- Fri 7:00am – 5:30pm

Weekly rates               Member           Non-member
5 full days M-F           $130/wk         
2 full days T/R            $55                  $65
3 full days M/W/F       $80                  $90
Full-time enrollment includes a FREE YMCA family membership!

The program includes computers, gymnastics, music, cooking, story time, art, swim lessons, puppets, science and more. Come in and meet our preschool and administrative team, see our facility and all that we have to offer your child.W2 state-assistance accepted. Contact Jessica Planer at 818-6019.

4 Year Old Kindergarten
Get a jump start on Kindergarten
Learn Through Play

FREE service to all Port Edwards and Wisconsin Rapids 4 year-olds!
2.5 hour program Mon-Fri
Two sessions:  8:15am – 10:45am & 12:05pm – 3:05pm

The YMCA Port Edwards school site includes:
-Newly Refurbished Classroom
-Swimming
-Gymnastics
-Fitness Classes
-Adventure Center; 3 story indoor playground

Spots fill quickly! Contact Becky Taylor at the Port Edwards Elementary School at 887-9000 ext 104 to register!

Kids’ Clubhouse (Before & After School Care)
Kids’ Clubhouse is a Wisconsin State licensed before and after-school program available on-site at your child’s elementary school to provide a fun and safe environment for those who need care for their elementary school-age children. The Club provides fun, age appropriate recreational and educational activities including: character development, team building, fitness, arts and humanities, tutoring and more. A $25 non-refundable registration fee is due at the time of registration. W2 State Assistance accepted. Limited spots available, register early!

Located at 7 Convenient Elementary School Sites:

1. Grant  2) Grove  3) Howe  4) Humke  5) Mead  6) Woodside  7) Washington

Hours: Before care from 7am to the beginning of school and after school release until 5:45pm.

Reasonable Monthly Rates:
AM Schedule                    1 Hour Rate                Full Session Rate
3 days                                $50                              $68
4 days                                $62                              $88
5 days                                $72                              $103
PM Schedule                     1 Hour Rate                Full Session Rate
3 days                                $50                              $88
4 days                                $62                              $113
5 days                                $72                              $133

-A non-refundable registration fee of $25 is required
--Contact Karen McLean or Jessica Planer at 818-6019 for more information, pre-registration required

SNOW DAYS CARE
It’s 6:00am and the radio just announced that school’s canceled – what do you do? Bring them to the Port Edwards YMCA of course! We offer a full-day program for members and non-member’s children ages 5-12. Simply bring a swimsuit, towel and lunch for some all day fun with our experienced teachers. Pre-registration is required so be prepared!  Reasonable rate of $25/day! Contact Jessica Planer, Childcare Director for more details – 818-6019.

DAYS OF NO SCHOOL CARE
The WR, PE, and Nekoosa Schools currently have several days of no school during the school year. We offer the best solution to both members and non-members on these days. Our state licensed program held at the Port Edwards YMCA location will ensure your child is safe and having fun with our quality trained staff. Simply bring a sack lunch, swimsuit and towel and we will have a day filled with sports, crafts, games, swimming, and much more!

HOURS: 7am – 5:30pm
Member: $25/day        Non-Member$30/day
Contact Jessica Planer for more information at 818-6019; Pre-registration required

Contact Jessica Planer for more details of Days of No School offerings

SPRING BREAK OR CHRISTMAS BREAK  CARE
School ages 5 – 12 at the Port Edwards YMCA location.
Pre-Registration Required for this State Licensed Program. W2 state assistance accepted.
Contact Jessica Planer at 818-6019 for more details

Limited to the first 35 children! Pre-registration is required so be early!
We offer a terrific childcare setting during Christmas break. The kids will enjoy memorable crafts, holiday cooking, sledding, sports, and snow activities. Nutritious snacks are provided. Bring a sack lunch, and snow gear – our qualified, caring staff will make this week very exciting!

Join Us for an Awesome Week of Fun!
Parties, guest speakers, karate, swimming, arts & crafts and a variety of sports will keep your child busy throughout the week.  Children are asked to bring a sack lunch with milk, swimsuit, and towel each day.

SUMMER CLUB CARE
Need flexible care for the summer?  We have the answer!
School-Age Care is an on-site, licensed summer childcare program for school-age children 5-12 years old at the Port Edwards YMCA location.  Children post-kindergarten to 12 years of age will participate in activities including:

• Field Trips
• Swimming both indoor and outdoor
• Fishing
• Sports(Gym & Field)
• Adventure Center Indoor Playground (for those rainy days)
• Cooking, skits and more!

Program begins: June 14 thru Sept. 1st
Full day 7am – 5:30pm
Flexible Scheduling

Cost:                Member                       Non-member
5 days              $120/wk                      $130/wk
Daily Rate        $28                              $32
Registration fee: $25 per child

Call Jessica Planer for Registration Materials at 818-6019. Social Services help accepted.

Humke – YMCA Children’s Learning Center
Humke Elementary School has paired up with the YMCA to form a brand new preschool classroom for children ages 3–5. This year-round center is located right inside Humke School in Nekoosa. Convenient hours of 6:45am – 5:45pm fit right into your work schedule.
Let your child join us for many, many activities that include:
~Weekly thematic units
~Arts and crafts
~Guest Speakers
~Beautiful new learning classroom environment
~Experienced, consistent, loving childcare staff