The YMCA of Austin is offering child care for children of healthcare workers, first-responders and all other essential workers at four area locations.
Care is available for children ages 3-12, and children are required to bring a sack lunch. During the day, kids will enjoy arts, crafts, exercise, games, movies, snacks, and supervision from experienced, expert Y staff. Children will be divided into small groups throughout the Y facilities, and proper social spacing will be maintained at all times.
- NEW! Partnership between AISD and EAC Y to provide care at Galindo Elementary - 3600 S. 2nd St. (ages 5-12 only)
- Southwest Family YMCA, located at 6219 Oakclaire Drive & Hwy. 290 in Oak Hill, is offering care Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- East Communities YMCA, located at 5315 Ed Bluestein Blvd. & E. 51st St., will be offering care Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Hays Communities YMCA, located at 465 Buda Sportsplex Drive, Buda, TX 78610, will be offering care Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- $150 per week
- Financial Assistance available
To ensure the safety of children, families and workers, YMCA staff will be employing the following measures:
- Children will be dropped off and picked up outside the Y facilities
- Health questions are asked of parents and children prior to arrival
- Children’s temperatures will be taken by Y staff outside the facility at drop-off
- Ratios are maintained - 9 children to 1 staff ratio; 10 person limit per room
- Adherence to social distancing requirement of 6 feet
- Children showing signs of illness will be separated and parents will be called for pickup
- Facility will be deep cleaned daily with hourly wipe-downs
- Staff members wear gloves and mask
- Children over the age of 10 must wear mask
For more information about childcare contact eacy@austinymca.org.
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