Childcare

The YWCA Y’s Kids Before and After School program is designed to meet the needs of parents whose schedules do not coincide with their children’s school day. Although there will be time for homework and academic assistance; Y’s Kids is a time for the children to unwind, relax, be creative, and enjoy the company of friends in a safe and friendly environment with positive caring adult role models. Y’s Kids programs are in compliance with the State of Iowa child care regulations and the State Fire Marshal. Y’s Kids staff are certified in First Aid, CPR, and Universal Precautions and trained as mandatory child abuse reporters. Y’s Kids staff have all successfully completed a State of Iowa Criminal and Abuse Record check as well as a national fingerprinting process.

Our Y’s Kids programs are held at the schools listed below, making Y’s Kids convenient for participating parents. A nutritious breakfast and snack are provided each day. Programs run from 6:30 a.m. to when school begins and from when school dismisses until 6:00 p.m. The Y’s Kids program begins earlier on Wednesdays with a scheduled early dismissal. You can register for care before school, after school or both.

Locations

School Age (Kindergarten and older):

The YWCA provides before- and after-school care for school-age children at Highland, Irving, Kingsley, Kittrell, Lincoln, Lou Henry, and Lowell in Waterloo, at Hudson Elementary and at Hansen, Lincoln, and North Cedar Elementary Schools in Cedar Falls. Only after-school child care is offered at Cunningham Elementary in Waterloo. Times: 6:30 AM - School Start, School Dismissal - 6:00 PM

Preschool:

The YWCA provides before-and-after preschool childcare at the following Waterloo elementary schools: Highland, Lowell, and Kittrell. Only after preschool childcare is offered at Cunningham Elementary. Preschool child care is available at the schools Monday - Thursday. All day care is available on Fridays at the YWCA from 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Childcare for preschool students attending Hudson Elementary is available either before the morning program or after the afternoon program only.

How to Enroll

Please come to the YWCA to register. Standard costs at the time of registration include a $20 registration fee and a $20 YWCA annual membership fee (per child) due at the time of registration. These fees are non-refundable. You must complete and return the Childcare Information Form before we can accept your registration. Preschool students are also required to submit a copy of the most current immunization record and physical. Once all components of the registration process have been completed, your child may begin as early as the 2nd business day following the completed registration. An exact date will be provided to you at the time of registration.

Families enrolling more than one child receive a 5% discount for each child. Parents are responsible for paying for time reserved, not actual time used. Fees are not pro-rated for absences, but your cost for the week will be pro-rated for days the Y’s Kids program is not scheduled to meet (i.e. school is not in session for holidays or conferences).

YWCA Childcare Financial Aid

Reduced pricing is available for members of YWCA childcare based on household income and size. To see if you might qualify, please ask for a scholarship application form at our front desk. For our licensed childcare programs, the YWCA participates in DHS childcare contracts, JPTA, and other alternative funding sources. The YWCA must have authorization from the funding source before registering. Space is limited.

Call Us to Check Availability

Call the YWCA (319) 234-7589 to check availability at your child’s school.