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  We Offer Programs For All Your Child Care Needs!
 

YMCA Child Development Center
Center Hours: Monday - Friday 6:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

All programs licensed by the State of Wisconsin

Features of the YMCA Child Development Center that makes it the best South Wood County has to offer

  • Swimming Lessons
  • Gymnastics Classes
  • Adventure Center (indoor playground)
  • Field trips
  • Cooking
  • Organized games & sports
  • Quality Pre-K Curriculum
  • Speakers
  • Outdoor Playground
  • Nutritious Snacks
  • Experienced Staff
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Family Activities

See Toddler/Youth/Teen Programs for more child care options, including winter break & spring break care information for ages 4-13.

We now offer
4 year old Kindergarten

DROP-IN CHILDCARE IN THE ADVENTURE CENTER FREE WITH YOUR MEMBERSHIP!

The Adventure Center is an indoor playground where kids can have fun sliding, climbing and going through tunnels. There are games, toys, drawing and lots of fun activities! Drop-In Childcare is quality childcare for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years for parents while they work-out (two hours maximum per visit).

HOURS:
Monday thru Saturday, 8:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Monday thru Thursday, 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
**Reserve care by noon the day before**

SUMMER CLUB CARE

Ages: Primary 5 & 6; Youth 7 & 8
Pre Teen 9-12

7am-5:45PM

  • Summer Luau
  • Swimming
  • Karate
  • Basketball
  • Adventure Center
  • Learn Magic
  • Cook-outs
  • Family Carnival
  • Field Trips
  • Organized sports & games
  • Many Guest Speakers
Member Non-Member
5 full days (M-F): $105/week $115/week
3 full days (M-W-F): $75/week $85/week
2 full days (T-Th): $55/week $65/week
Contact Jessica Planer at 887-3240 for more information.

 

YMCA KIDS CLUBHOUSE

Before & After School program offered at the following sites:

  1. Pitsch Elementary School
  2. Grove Elementary School
  3. Howe Elementary School
  4. Humke Elementary School
  5. Grant Elementary School
  6. Mead Elementary School
  7. Washington Elementary School
  8. Woodside Elementary School

Program Includes: Nutritious snacks, outdoor activities, crafts, home-work study time, special events, & developmentally appropriate learning centers.

A non-refundable Registration Fee of $40 per child is required and a deposit of first week's attendance.

REASONABLE RATES
AM Schedule 1 Hour Rate Full Session Rate
3 days $42 per mo. $60 per mo.
4 days $55 per mo. $80 per mo.
5 days $65 per mo. $95 per mo.
PM Schedule 1 Hour Rate Full Session Rate
3 days $42 per mo. $80 per mo.
4 days $55 per mo. $105 per mo.
5 days $65 per mo. $125 per mo.

TODDLER CENTER

Our quality program for one and two year old children is the best South Wood County has to offer! Our newly refurbished classroom will welcome your little tyke and encourage them to spend the day with us. Caring, well-trained, experienced staff will keep your little one safe and be sure to have fun through play throughout the day! Space is limited to ten children, so sign up today!

TODDLER CENTER : AGES 1-2
Center Hours: Mon-Fri. 6:30am - 5:30pm
Member Non-Member
Weekly Rates : $130/week $140/week
Registration fee required
Licensed by the State of Wisconsin.
Contact Jessica Planer at 887-3240 for more information.

PRESCHOOL

FALL FULL LICENSED PRESCHOOL: AGES 3-6
Member Non-Member
5 full days (M-F): $120/week $130/week
3 full days (M-W-F): $75/week $85/week
2 full days (T-Th): $50/week $60/week
A non-refundable registration fee of $25 is required.

YMCA Kids’ Clubhouse
No School Days

The South Wood County YMCA will be offering childcare during no school days at our Kids’ Clubhouse Washington School location and the YMCA main facility

Crafts; Games; Guest Speakers; Parties; Special Projects; Snacks

The YMCA main facility also includes: Adventure Center, Swimming, Gymnasium Sports

Hours: 7:00am until school begins
School release until – 5:45pm

Fees:
Member Non-Member
  $21/day $23/day
  A non-refundable registration fee of $25 per child is required.

For further information on any childcare program call 887-3240.

YMCA SNOW Days

It's 6:00am and the radio just announced that school's canceled. The kids are leaping for joy, but your mind is racing... "What am I going to do with the children?" The YMCA school age snow days program is the answer that will please the entire family. Held at the YMCA pre-registration is required.

DAYS OF NO SCHOOL

The Wisconsin Rapids Public Schools, Port Edwards Schools and Nekoosa Schools currently have quite a few days of no school in its 2006-2007 schedule. We offer the best solution to your childcare needs on these days. Our state-licensed program will ensure your child is safe with our quality trained staff! Simply bring a sack lunch and swim-suit/towel and we will have a day filled with sports, crafts, games, swimming, and much more!

Hours: 7:00am-5:45pm
Member Non-Member
  $20/day $25/day

Days of No School that Childcare Is Offered at the YMCA:
October 6 (does not apply to Port)
October 26-27
November 10 (does not apply to Port)
Winter Break: December 26-29
January 22
February 16
Spring Break March 19-23
April 5 (does not apply to Port or Nekoosa)
May 4 (does not apply to Port or Nekoosa)

             
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