Program Dates & Times: 

Marion City Schools - Begins August 19, 2026 and ends May 26, 2027

Pleasant Schools - Begins August 19, 2026 and ends May 26, 2026.

We generally follow Marion City Schools (MCS) and Pleasant Local Schools calendars. We are now accepting St. Mary's children.

Before School Care: Starting 6:30 am until school bus picks up at the Y. MCS will pick up for George Washington, Taft & Benjamin Harrison. Pleasant picks up for Pleasant Elementary.

After School Care: Arrival at Y by MCS bus from George Washington, Taft, & Benjamin Harrison or from Pleasant by bus until 6:00 pm.

One -Time Non-Refundable Registration Fee:  $35 per child

Weekly Fees

We offer care before and after school at a full-time or part-time rate. You can choose before school only, after school only, or before and after school care. The full-time rate covers 5 days per week and the part-time rate covers up to 3 days per week of your choice of days. Our fees range from $25 to $187.50 a week. Inquire with Member Services for more information regarding weekly fees.

Fees are due the Friday prior to each week. We encourage automatic payment through a credit card or bank account. If you choose not to set up an automatic payment, there is an additional $5 per week fee.

Once registered, your child is considered registered for the entire school year unless you withdraw. Fees are due the Friday before each week regardless of your child’s attendance.

Non scheduled school closing, including fog and snow we offer care based on staff availability.
Contact Crystal Pratt for more information.

E: cpratt@marionfamilyymca.org
P: 740-725-9622

Full-Day SACC

We will be offering a full day of child care on the following days when school is out of session. SACC is opened from 6:30 am to 6:00 pm. The fee for full-day SACC is $25 for members and $45 for program participants per day per child.

MARION CITY SCHOOLS
September 11, 2026
October 16, 2026
November 3, 23-25, 2026
December 21-23, 28-30, 2026
January 4, 18, 2027
February 7,15, 2027
March 22-26, 2027
April - 2, 2027
May 26, 2027, Last Day

PLEASANT SCHOOLS
October 16 & 19, 2026
November 28, 2026
December18, 21-23, 28–30, 2026
January 18, 20 & 27, 2027
February 15, 2027
March 12, 22-26, 2027
May 27, 2027, Last Day
May 22, 2025 last day

Registration
Register in person at the Y. After initial registration, parents will need to complete all required registration forms prior to your child’s first day at the program. 

Financial Assistance

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) helps families who are working or in school pay for childcare through the Publicly Funded Child Care (PFCC) program. Child Care Centers must have at least a 1 Star Rating in order to accept PFCC payments. With our 1 Star Rating, we are able to accept PFCC payments, which may mean that your out of pocket costs could be reduced.  Families qualifying for PFCC may be required to pay for part of your child care in the form of a co-payment. The amount you pay is based on your gross income and family size.

You may apply at https://rom the Y Service Center.jfs.ohio.gov/cdc/Page4.stm or call Missy Davidson with Marion County JFS at 740-223-1921. If don’t qualify for PFCC, but meet our financial assistance requirements, then you can apply for our in-house financial assistance. The application process is simple and quick. You can download an application from the Y’s website at www.marionymca.org  or pick one up from the Y Service Center.