black hawk county
Childcare
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.
Each of these childcare programs offers positive adult role models, educational opportunities and fun for the children. Scholarships are based on household size and income and participation by youth with special needs is encouraged.
Registration for the 2013-2014 school year will begin May 1, 2013.
The YWCA has before-and-after school
care for school age kids (Kindergarten and older) at Highland,
Irving, Kingsley, Kittrell, Lincoln,
Lou Henry, and Lowell in
Waterloo, at
Hudson Elementary, and at Lincoln Elementary in Cedar Falls.
After school programming is offered at Cunningham Elementary in
Waterloo.
For Preschoolers, the YWCA provides before
-and-after school childcare at: Cunningham,
Elk Run, Highland, Irving, Kittrell and Lincoln. Preschool childcare is
available at those schools on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
For those enrolled, all-day care is also available on Wednesdays at the
YWCA from 6:30 am to 6:00pm.
Call for information about prices and enrollment. 319.234.7589.
Summer Daze
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for children ages 4 - 13 looking for an exciting summer!
June 3 - August 9
Summer Daze 2013 will be offered at the YWCA in
downtown
Waterloo and at Lowell Elementary School.
Register now while space is still available!
Fit and Fun in the Summer Sun
Engaging weekly themes: “Blue Zone Blowout”, “The Amazing Race”,
“Turn OFF the TV”, “Sports Spectacular”, “A Character Counts Workout”,
”Movin’ & Groovin’”
”Children of Persimmon” (recognizes superior character), weekly library activities, volunteering, area pools, and much more!
• Make new friends & spend time with fun and positive adult role models.
• Click here to open a pdf with more information about how to register.
Reduced Pricing is available for YWCA childcare based on household size and income. To see if you might qualify, please ask for a financial aid application form at our front desk.
Financial Aid for Summer Daze must be made specifically for Summer Daze. Earlier approval for a different program, such as Y’s Kids, Playdays, swimming lessons, etc., does not automatically apply. Application for financial aid for Y's Kids for the 2013-2014 school year must be made specifically for Y's Kids after May 1, 2013.
For our licensed childcare programs, the YWCA participates in DHS childcare contracts, JPTA and other alternative funding sources.
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.