The YMCA is the largest provider of child care in the U.S. and has been serving children and families in the greater-Austin area for more than 50 years. The YMCA has always focused on meeting the social, emotional and academic needs of our young learners so they can grow into the changemakers of tomorrow.
The YMCA of Austin offers child care programs for children PreK through Grade 5, serving more than 4,000 youth annually. Y Afterschool provides opportunities for physical, social, emotional and cognitive learning experiences and support, at more than 70 licensed sites in Austin ISD, Hays CISD and Round Rock ISD.
For questions call 512.236.9622 or email EACY@austinymca.org
PARENT NEWS:
Afterschool Enrollment for the 2021-22 School Year is open now! Read more under the NEXT SCHOOL YEAR 2021-22 REGISTRATION INFO tab below.
2021-22 SCHOOL YEAR
Registration for the 2021-22 school year opens on April 5th. Earlier enrollment means you will save on the registration fee!
2021-22 Afterschool Registration fees:
- April 5-18: $15
- April 19-30: $20
- May 1-9: $25
- May 10-16: $30
- May 17 onward: $40
2021-22 Afterschool Locations (See Google Map here):
| School Districts | Charter Schools | |||||||
| AISD | Hays | Round Rock | Manor | Del Valle | Wayside | KIPPs | IDEA Schools | Other |
| Baranoff | Blanco Vista | Canyon Creek | Bluebonnet | Del Valle | Altamira Academy | KIPP Austin North | IDEA Kyle | Austin Achieve Elem |
| Barton Hills | Buda Elementary | Caraway | Decker | Hornsby-Dunlap | Eden Park Academy | KIPP Austin Ridge | IDEA Montopolis | Magnolia Montessori |
| Becker | Camino Real | Jollyville | Early CC @ Manor | REAL Learning Academy | KIPP Austin South | IDEA Parmer Park | UT Elementary | |
| Blackshear | Carpenter Hill | Laurel Mountain | Lagos | IDEA Rundberg | ||||
| Blanton | Elm Grove | Spicewood | Oak Meadows | |||||
| Blazier | Fuentes | Pioneer Crossing | ||||||
| Boone | Hemphill | Blake Manor | ||||||
| Brentwood | Kyle | Presidential Meadows | ||||||
| Bryker Woods | Negley | Shadow Glen | ||||||
| Casis | Pfluger | |||||||
| Cowan | Science Hall | |||||||
| Cunningham | Tobias International | |||||||
| Dawson | Tom Green | |||||||
| Galindo | Uhland | |||||||
| Graham | ||||||||
| Guerrero-Thompson | ||||||||
| Gullett | ||||||||
| Houston | ||||||||
| Jordan | ||||||||
| Joslin | ||||||||
| Kocurek | ||||||||
| Maplewood | ||||||||
| Menchaca | ||||||||
| Oak Hill | ||||||||
| Odom | ||||||||
| Palm | ||||||||
| Patton | ||||||||
| Perez | ||||||||
| Pillow | ||||||||
| Pleasant Hill | ||||||||
| Reilly | ||||||||
| Ridgetop | ||||||||
| Sanchez | ||||||||
| Sims | ||||||||
| Summitt | ||||||||
| Sunset Valley | ||||||||
| Travis Heights | ||||||||
| Uphaus | ||||||||
| Zilker |
- Afterschool care is provided from school dismissal until 6:30pm*
- Monday thru Friday
- Affordable monthly rates
- Financial Assistance available
- CCS families welcome
- Minimum enrollment for programs is 30 children
*Some schools end at 6:00pm
The health and safety of our program participants and staff are paramount. In accordance with local, state and national directives the YMCA of Austin has implemented a series of safety guidelines for Afterschool:
- Small ratios are maintained per CDC recommendations. Small ratios not exceeding 1:15 at this time due to the pandemic.
- Adherence to social distancing requirement of six (6) feet
- Facilities deep cleaned daily with hourly wipe downs
- Children and staff required to wear masks
YMCA Afterschool infuses all curriculum with TEKS concepts and objectives. Research shows that children in afterschool programs attend school more, see behavior improvements, increase their likelihood to advance to the next grade level and increases the likelihood of graduating.
Activities in YMCA Afterschool include:
- Book Nook / Reading Time
- Physical Activity
- Arts & Crafts
- STEM projects and games
- Social & Emotional learning activities
- Homework time
- Leadership activities
- and much more!
YMCA of Austin program and activities are designed to benefit persons of all backgrounds and means. Fees are based on the cost of program delivery. While participants are asked to pay in relation to their means, while financial assistance dollars are available, the YMCA will assist any individual or family that wants to participate in Afterschool Care programs.
To apply for financial assistance, answer the questions in the afterschool application at EZChildTrack. We will follow up after your application is submitted.
To be approved for Financial Assistance, we require:
- Copies of your most recent month of check stubs
- Registration to receive benefits with Rural Workforce Solutions Child Care Services (CCS)
REFUND POLICY REMINDER
Refund Policy:
Registration fees are non-refundable, non-transferable. Monthly fees that have been pro-rated are eligible for refund, upon request. If EAC Y does not receive a refund request within 30 days of cancellation, any unused credits will be transferred to the EAC Y Scholarship Fund. Refund and/or credits are NOT issued under the following circumstances:
- your child is absent,
- your child is suspended from school or EAC Y,
- if there is a unexpected school closure announced by your district,
- In the event of an unexpected school closure due to weather, an emergency or natural disaster, including temporary closures due to COVID (10 regular school/program days or less), tuition for that month will NOT be refunded or discounted,
- your child is required to sit-out of the program to quarantine.
If closures extend beyond 10 regular school/program days, your next month’s fee will be credited with a 25% discount. If during a closure, a family decides to de-enroll, please continue to follow our cancellation policy, as described below.
Cancellation Policy: To cancel child care services and avoid additional charges, please submit your request using this online cancellation form, or you can also find it on our website at EACYMCA.org or under the forms section in your EZ Child Track account. We require a notice of 10 business days, prior to your child’s last day at EAC Y. Your cancellation will be made effective 10 business days after the date your notice is received. Cancellation effective dates will not be back-dated.
New calendars coming soon!
- Austin ISD Calendar
- Austin Achieve Calendar
- Hays CISD Calendar
- KIPP Charter Schools
- IDEA Charter Schools
- Manor ISD
- RRISD
- Wayside Charter Schools
Debbie Rios-Lombraña Accounts Director
Cris Perez Senior Business Director
Andie Connors Associate Executive Director
Jay Mills Associate Executive Director
April Walker Associate Executive Director
Jaime Garcia Executive Director
For general questions please call 512-236-9622 or email EACY@austinymca.org
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