black hawk county
Childcare
*Summer Dayz Registration begins Monday, March 12th. Scholarship Applications will be accepted once registration begins.
Providing a safe, warm and caring environment for school-age children has long been the foundation of the YWCA’s childcare programming. The pillars are Y’s Kids and Summer Daze.
During the school year, Y’s Kids provides care before and after school at nine Waterloo elementary schools, plus sites in Cedar Falls and Hudson. Summer Daze is the all day program held through the summer.
The YWCA childcare team also works with Tri-County Head Start to create Wrap-Around Service that offers all-day care to Head Start participants.
“Playdays” for Christmas and Spring Break, conferences, etc. are another service provided. Advance registration for Playdays is required but can be made by a simple phone call to 319.234.7589.
Each of these childcare programs offers positive adult role models, educational opportunities and fun for the children. Sliding fees are based on income and participation by youth with special needs is encouraged.
The YWCA provides before-and-after school care at:
Black Hawk, Cunningham,
Irving, Kingsley, Kittrell, Lincoln, Lou Henry, Lowell and McKinstry in
Waterloo. At Hudson Elementary, and serving Lincoln, Hanson and North Cedar at
Lincoln Elementary in Cedar Falls.
YWCA childcare programming is designed to meet the specific needs of elementary-age students based on National Afterschool Association Standards for quality afterschool programs.
All area school age kids are welcome. If your child has special or individual needs, the YWCA is prepared to meet them completely and respectfully. Please call for more information.
Call for information about prices and enrollment. 319.234.7589
Reduced Pricing is available for YWCA childcare based on household income. To see if you might qualify, please ask for a financial aid application form at our front desk. YWCA
Financial Aid for Summer Daze is limited and allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. Earlier approval for a different program, such as Y’s Kids, Playdays, swimming lessons, etc., does not automatically apply. Application for financial aid must be made specifically for Summer Daze.
For our licensed childcare programs, the YWCA participates in DHS childcare contracts, JPTA and other alternative funding sources.