ENHANCING YOUR CHILD’S SCHOOL DAY
We have changed our plan to match the school hybrid schedule this fall. We’ve got you covered. Helping elementary school-age children reach their potential.
Program Dates & Times:
- We generally follow Marion City Schools (MCS) and Pleasant Local Schools calendars. The programs are offered Monday – Friday.
- Before school care: starting 6:45 am – Until school bus picks up at the Y. MCS will pick up for George Washington & Benjamin Harrison. Pleasant picks up for Pleasant Elementary.
- After school care: until 6:00 pm – Arrival at Y by MCS bus from George Washington & Benjamin Harrison or from Pleasant.
- Full-Day Care: 6:45 am – 6:00 pm – Will be offered while school districts operate on a hybrid in-school model due to COVID-19.
Location & Transportation:
- The program is currently located at the Marion Family YMCA at 645 Barks Road East. We’re working with community partners on an alternative location if demand is greater than what we can accommodate at the Y.
- Benjamin Harrison (BH) and George Washington (GW) students: transportation from the Y to BH / GW and from BH / GW to the Y is provided by Marion City Schools. Transportation to & from BH / GW is available for students in grades K through 5 only. Parents should inform the school that their child is attending Y School Age Child Care (SACC).
- Pleasant students: The Y building is in the Pleasant School District. Pleasant parents will need to complete a babysitting form in their school office indicating the Y as their pick up / drop off location.
Program Fees:
- Fees must be paid the Friday in advance through automatic draft. If you have opted out of the automatic draft, there is an additional $5 fee per child per week. Your child is considered enrolled until you withdraw and fees are due regardless of attendance (exception for COVID-19 illness or quarantine).
- We are now offering a Sibling Program Discount (25% Off) which cannot be combined with our in-house Financial Assistance discount.
- Financial Assistance with fees is available based on household size & income. More information is available at marionymca.org/financialaid/
Before & After School Care:
One Time Non-Refundable Registration Fee: $30 per child per program.
- Before School only:
- 2-days: $15 per week for Y Members; $20 for Program Participants
- 4/5-days: $35 per week for Y Members; $42 for Program Participants
- After School only:
- 2-days: $25 per week for Y Members; $29 for Program Participants
- 4/5 days: $54 per week for Y Members; $65 for Program Participants
- Both Before & After School:
- 2-days: $33 per week for Y Members; $43 for Program Participants
- 4/5 days: $77 per week for Y Members; $90 for Program Participants
Full-Day Care:
One Time Non-Refundable Registration Fee: $30 per child per program.
- 1-day: $20 per week for Y Members; $32 for Program Participants
- 3-days: $60 per week for Y Members; $96 for Program Participants
- 5-days: $100 per week for Y Members; $160 for Program Participants
Meals: The YMCA will provide an afternoon snack for After School Care. We ask that children in Before School Care have breakfast at their school building. The Y will also provide breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack for Full-Day Care participants.
Health Protocols: Health protocols will be in place including daily health screenings, daily temperature checks, limited access to the program area by parents, all children & staff will wear a mask. Health protocols are subject to change based on current community conditions and recommendations from the CDC, health departments, and other experts.
For more information, download and read the 2020-2021 Marion Family YMCA SACC Handbook here.
Financial assistance and Publicly Funded Child Care (PFCC): Financial assistance is available for households that demonstrate financial need through the Y’s Membership Discount program. Contact the Y or visit our website www.marionymca.org/financialaid/. The YMCA is working with ODJFS to accept Publicly Funded Child Care.
Registration: Register in person at the Y or online at marionymca.org/register. After initial registration, parents will need to complete all required registration forms prior to their child’s first day at the program.
Required Registration Forms can be downloaded via the links below. All forms linked below must be completed in their entire. There cannot be any blanks. If a line does not apply, write “N/A” in the space. E-mail completed forms to Nicole Brown.
General Childcare Enrollment Form
Enrollment and Health Information JFS-01234
STEP UP TO QUALITY 1 STAR
Step Up to Quality (SUTQ) is a five–star quality rating and improvement system administered by the Ohio Department of Education and the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. SUTQ recognizes and promotes learning and development programs that meet quality program standards that exceed licensing health and safety regulations. The program standards are based on national research identifying standards which lead to improved outcomes for children.
Standards include: low child to staff ratios, higher staff education, on–going specialized staff training, and utilization of a research-based curriculum that aligns to Ohio’s Early Learning and Development Standards.
Families and children attending our program will benefit from: highly trained teachers; emphasis on the development of school readiness skills; assurance that the program is committed to continuous improvement; and a focus on family engagement.
For information about how to apply for Publicly Funded resources, visit https://jfs.ohio.gov/cdc/Page4.stm.
More Information: Contact Nicole Brown at 740-725-9622 or nbrown@marionfamilyymca.org
