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
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REFER A FRIEND!
Refer a friend, and enjoy the $25 referral account credit you’ll receive when someone mentions your name in their afterschool enrollment application. Just make sure to tell them you list you when they enroll! Referral credits will be applied to your EZChildTrack account and can be applied to your afterschool balance for future payments.
STUDENT HOLIDAY
January 18th - MLK Jr. Day. Childcare will NOT be offered.
SHARE WITH US!
We want to hear from you! Please share the impact the EAC Y afterschool program has had on your family. Simply fill our short Google form by going here.
AFTERSCHOOL CHILDCARE TAX STATEMENTS
Parents are able to access their childcare tax statements online. Detailed instructions were sent to your email, or check our website for more information about how to access your tax statement online here.
Questions? Please don’t hesitate to reach out to our customer service team for help with your 2020 childcare tax statements! Call our office at 512-236-9622 or email EACY@AustinYMCA.org.
SPRING BREAK ENROLLMENT
Opens February 1st at five locations, plus two daycare centers, across Austin and Hays for the week of March 15-19th. More info to come in late January on our Spring Break webpage.
SUMMER CAMP ENROLLMENT
Opens February 15th! Locations across Austin and Hays TBA for June 1- August 6. More information will be available on our Summer Camp webpage in late January.
Parents and guardians can register for 2020-2021 Afterschool programs and access their accounts by logging in to EZ Child Track.
For questions, please call 512-236-9622 or email EACY@austinymca.org
Read our 2020-21 Afterschool Care Parent Policies here.
- 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
YMCA Afterschool Care is provided at 77 sites in Austin ISD, Hays CISD and Round Rock ISD. Google Map of all 77 locations.
* Some programs may open on January 25, 2021.
AFTERSCHOOL SITES - in alphabetical order:
| Altamira Academy |
| Austin Achieve Elem |
| Baranoff |
| Barton Hills |
| Becker |
| Blackshear |
| Blake Manor |
| Blanco Vista |
| Blanton |
| Blazier |
| Bluebonnet Trail |
| Boone |
| Brentwood |
| Bryker Woods |
| Buda Elementary |
| Camino Real |
| Canyon Creek |
| Caraway |
| Carpenter Hill |
| Casey |
| Casis |
| Cowan |
| Cunningham |
| Dawson |
| Eden Park Academy |
| Elm Grove |
| Fuentes |
| Galindo |
| Graham |
| Guerrero-Thompson |
| Hemphill |
| Houston |
| IDEA Kyle |
| IDEA Montopolis |
| IDEA Parmer Park |
| IDEA Pflugerville |
| IDEA Rundberg |
| Jollyville |
| Jordan |
| Joslin |
| KIPP Austin North |
| KIPP Austin Ridge |
| KIPP Austin South |
| Kocurek |
| Kyle |
| Lagos |
| Laurel Mountain |
| Magnolia Montessori |
| Manor ELC |
| Maplewood |
| Menchaca |
| Metz |
| Negley |
| Oak Hill |
| Oak Meadows |
| Odom |
| Palm |
| Patton |
| Perez |
| Pfluger |
| Pillow |
| Pioneer Crossing |
| Pleasant Hill |
| Presidential Meadows |
| REAL Learning Academy |
| Reilly |
| Ridgetop |
| Science Hall |
| ShadowGlen |
| Sims |
| Spicewood |
| Summitt |
| Sunset Valley |
| Tobias International |
| Tom Green |
| Travis Heights |
| Uhland |
| Uphaus |
| UT Elementary |
|
Zilker |
The YMCA of Austin now offers Preschool and Infant Care at ten convenient locations. Financial Assistance is available.
PRESCHOOL / INFANT CARE LOCATIONS - in alphabetical order:
* Some programs may open on January 25, 2021.
| Anderson High |
| Austin High |
| Blazier |
| Galindo |
| Metz |
| O. Henry |
| Austin Achieve MS |
| IDEA Montopolis |
| KIPP Ridge |
| KIPP South |
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. Ratios are currently 1:13
- 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.
REFUND POLICY REMINDER
With some districts possibly switching to virtual learning the week after Thanksgiving, we wanted to take this opportunity to remind you of our refund policy. Our Refund and Cancellation policy has been updated for the 20-21 school year to address challenges brought on by COVID-19. The changes help ensure sustainability of our programs and support for our staff during quarantine/closures.
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.
Debbie Rios-Lombraña Accounts Director
Joseluis Flores 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
Dr. Joan Altobelli VP of Licensed Child Care
For general questions please call 512-236-9622 or email EACY@austinymca.org
