Extend-A-Care YMCA

Extend-A-Care YMCA

55 N. IH 35 Austin, TX 78702

512-236-9622

Facility Hours:

Extend-A-Care Y Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 9AM – 6PM

Email: EACY@AustinYMCA.org

Please note that EAC Y centers have differing hours depending on the location/program. Please refer to your parent packet or the Afterschool Care, Early Education, or Camp webpages to find center hours for your specific location.

Center Information

The Greater Austin YMCA has been providing Afterschool Care and Summer Day Camp for more than 50 years. With programmatic oversight now being managed through our new Extend-A-Care YMCA branch, the Y now offers Early Education (ages 6 weeks – 4 years) and an added 20 years of providing innovative, high-quality programming for Austin-area families. Without a traditional facility, the Extend-A-Care Branch may be the Austin Y’s best kept secret. But the work is some of the most important that we do.

For questions about enrolling in EAC YMCA childcare programs, specific inquiries about your child’s childcare program, or questions about your EZChildTrack account, please call our office at 512-236-9622 (between the hours of 9am to 5pm) or email EACY@AustinYMCA.org.

Questions regarding other YMCA facilities (gyms, pools, fitness classes, swim lessons, youth sports, etc.) should be directed to your nearest YMCA location.

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Early Education

Our programs meet children’s individual needs by offering a socially and physically enriching curriculum. Learn more about enrollment.

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Afterschool Care

The YMCA is the largest provider of childcare in the United States and has served families in the Austin area for over 50 years. Our experience gives us the foundation to deliver high quality out-of-school care for your child.

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Summer Camp

EAC Y summer camps are full day, week-long experiences that include field trips and swimming. Options include kinder camp for our youngest learners, a fun-filled variety of theme camps across all elementary ages, and our older students go deeper into their discoveries with explorers camp. Mix-and-match to fit your changing summer schedule. Find a location nearest you. Find a location nearest you.

Great Rates for EAC Y Families

Extend-A-Care families enjoy special discounted rates on YMCA membership. Households pay just $60/month to connect to programs, activities and community connection through the Y.

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Live the EAC Y Experience

Extend-A-Care Y prioritizes play-based learning, arts and exploration through developmentally appropriate curriculum and supported by teachers who create a warm and healthy classroom environment.
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Raising Texas’s Next Rising Stars

Research shows that children who attend high-quality early learning programs are more prepared to enter school. Our programs exceed licensing standards and positively affect the development of the children we serve.

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Our Team

Jason Gindele
VP Youth Development • Operations


Sarah Rinner
Out of School Time: Associate Vice President – OST & Operations


Ami Cortes-Castillo
Early Learning: Associate Vice President Early Learning


Andie Connors-Pool
Director, People


Emma Jaramillo
Senior Manager of Operations


Debbie Rios-Lombrana
Accounts Director


April Walker
Senior Director, Learning and Innovation


Jay Mills
Out of School Time: Program Executive, OST


Shana Chung
Senior Program Director


Carley White
Senior Program Director


Aneesa Royce
Senior Program Director


Bryttaney Luna
Early Education Director


Hannah Caswell
Early Education Director










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