Afterschool Care

Y Afterschool Registration is Now Open!

Y AFTERSCHOOL DETAILS

• Care from school dismissal until 6:30pm daily at most locations;
• Care provided Monday - Friday;
• All early release days included in your monthly fees;
• Affordable monthly rates and financial assistance available; 
• Accepts CCS families. 
• Students eligible to enroll in Y Afterschool only at the school they attend during the day.

REGISTRATION for former Extend-A-Care Sites

Parents must register online via EZChildTrack

REGISTRATION for Y Sites

All parents may register in any of the following ways:

1. By Email to EACY@AustinYMCA.org (with scanned forms)

2. In Person at 55 North IH 35; Austin, TX 78702

3. By Mail to 55 North IH 35; Austin, TX 78702

Afterschool forms can be found under Registration Materials below.

FEES

Monthly afterschool fees can be found on page 5 of the enrollment forms (forms can be found under Registration Materials). At time of registration, your first afterschool fee may be prorated based on your child’s registration date.

A $50/child registration fee is due at time of registration along with the afterschool fee. The registration fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. More information about registration fees, other fees, and payment policies can be found on page 4 of the enrollment forms (under Registration Materials).

Downloadable PDF Enrollment Forms for school year 2019-2020 (YMCA sites only):

• Afterschool 2019-20 Enrollment Forms 
• Formas de Inscripción Programa Después de Escuela 2019-2020

To faciliate the registration of your child, please double check that your forms are completely filled out. If we are missing any information from your forms, a member of our Administrative Team will contact you about updating your forms with the missing information and your registration will be considered pending (not yet registered) until your updated forms are received. Frequent missing items are: special needs/illnesses, food allergies, parents authorized to pick up, emergency contacts (must be different than the primary and secondary parents with contact information), & doctor information.

For questions, please call 512-236-9622 or email the EAC YMCA.

Other Afterschool Documents:

• Payment Authorization Form for 2019-2020 Afterschool Year
• YMCA of Austin 2019-2020 Parent Handbook

Financial Assistance Policy: YMCA of Austin programs and activities are designed to benefit persons of all backgrounds, and fees are based on the cost of providing each program. While participants are expected to pay their fair share, when financial assistance (FA) dollars are available, the YMCA will assist any individual or family that wants to participate in the afterschool care program but cannot afford the fee.

If you are requesting to pay the FA rate at Blackshear, IDEA Montopolis (formerly Allan), IDEA Rundberg, IDEA PArmer Park, or Ridgetop Afterschool programs, you do NOT need to complete the FA packet. 

Financial Assistance applicants are required to complete the packet below.

Financial Assistance Application 2019-20

Aplicación para Asistencia Económica 2019-20 

Only completed packets (including proof of income) will be accepted and processed. The YMCA strongly encourages parents to apply early for financial assistance as funds are limited.

The YMCA of Austin is proud to partner with Workforce Solutions to provide care to families. We accept CCS at all afterschool sites.

If you have already received approval through Workforce and are interested in registering for our Afterschool Program, please complete registration forms for the school year and return them to our office. Be sure to check the box in the upper right hand corner of the first page indicating “Workforce/CCS”. Then, contact your caseworker to let her know you are registering for care through the YMCA at your child’s school. Your caseworker will send an approval letter, and at that time we can process your child’s registration.

Please note, all registrations are based on availability. If your desired site has reached capacity, we will place your child on a waitlist and no approval is needed until we can offer care.

Have any questions? Contact 512-236-9622 or email Zeltzin Gutierrez

Cancellation Policy:

To withdraw a participant, please complete the online cancellation form linked below. Cancellations will no longer be accepted via mail, fax, or email. A $25 cancellation fee will be charged if notice of cancellation is received less than two (2) weeks prior to the effective date.

Please allow for 3-5 business days for processing the online cancellation. For any questions or concerns, please contact Program Services at 512-236-9622 or email EACY@AustinYMCA.org.

2019-2020 Online Afterschool Cancellation Form

We currently offer programs at the following elementary schools:

Austin ISD: Baranoff, Blackshear, Cowan, Guerrero-Thompson, Ridgetop, Uphaus

Manor ISD: Blake Manor, Bluebonnet Trail, Decker, Lagos, Manor, Oak Meadows, Pioneer Crossing, Presidential Meadows, & ShadowGlen

Round Rock ISD: Canyon Creek, Caraway, Jollyville, Laurel Mountain, & Spicewood

Hays CISD: Negley, Carpenter Hill

Charter schools: IDEA Montopolis (formerly Allan), IDEA Rundberg, UT Elementary School, IDEA Parmer Park

Locations where we offer PK-4 care: UT Elementary, Cowan, Ridgetop, Uphaus Early Childhood Center, Carpenter Hill, Negley, Manor Early Childhood Center, Blake Manor, Bluebonnet Trail, Decker, Lagos, ShadowGlen, Oak Meadows, Pioneer Crossing, Presidential Meadows

Google Map of all of our Afterschool locations

For Williamson County schools (Hutto ISD, Leander ISD, Liberty Hill ISD, Georgetown ISD, and Round Rock ISD-except the 5 schools listed above), please contact the YMCA of Greater Williamson County. The Williamson County Afterschool page is here. Williamson County childcare line: 512-615-5563

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Austin ISD 

Round Rock ISD

Hays CISD 

Manor ISD 

UT Elem 

IDEA 

All Day Care Schedule 

Our enriching curriculum incorporates the Y’s 5 core values (Caring, Faith, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility) and the Search Institute’s 40 Development Assets Framework and TEKS (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills). Weekly themes interwoven through the consistent daily activities of arts and crafts, science & math, nutrition & wellness, character developments/assets and literacy make each week fun and engaging.

In addition, the Y delivers CATCH physical activity lessons daily and has made a commitment to meet the Y’s Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Standards (HEPA).

Every First Thursday of the month we invite parents to join us for fun themed activities with the kids! Parents, kids and staff enjoy games and craft activities. Past First Thursdays have included carnivals, May the 4th (Star Wars), holiday ornaments and cookie decorating and Fall pumpkin fest.

Afterschool sites also participate annually in activities for No Place For Hate (anti-bias and diversity education), as well as the Y’s Annual Giving Campaign.

Here’s examples of the curriculum designed for our Afterschool programs: 

January 2020 Curriculum

February 2020 Curriculum

Many area schools already partner to deliver CATCH (Coordinated Approach to Child Health) physical activity lessons and now, so does the Y. In both Afterschool and Summer Camp, Y staff are now teaching CATCH Kids club games and activities daily. This curriculum has 25 years of university-led research and has been shown to have statistically significant and positive impacts on child health behaviors including: increase in moderate to vigorous physical activity levels, improvement in self-reported food choice habits, positive family impact, and reduction in childhood obesity levels and risk factors.

Ask your children how they are enjoying active, team building, non-elimination games and activities at the Y.

As per Texas Department of Family and Protective Services licensing requirements, the YMCA of Austin certifies that all bulletins and notices issued by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission regarding unsafe products have been reviewed.

As per Texas Department of Family and Protective Services licensing requirements, the YMCA of Austin is required to inform parents that YMCA Afterschool Care programs operate within Gang-Free zones. A gang free zone is a designated area around a specific location where prohibited gang related activity is subject to increased penalty under Texas law. Zones are withing 1000 feet of all afterschool centers.

Provided by Program Services Branch:

3208 Red River St. Suite 100 Austin, TX 78705 Phone: 512-236-9622 Fax: 512-478-8065 programservices@austinymca.org

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Email Extend-A-Care YMCA or call 512-236-9622 for general questions and help with your registration, camp billing, financial assistance, and Y online account.

Directors

Brandi Ross Guerrero-Thompson, IDEA Montopolis, and Ridgetop, IDEA Rundberg

Kathleen Gagnon Canyon Creek, Caraway, Jollyville, Spicewood, Laurel Mountain

Shana Chung Blackshear and UT Elementary

Kylie Smith Carpenter Hill, Cowan, Negley, and Uphaus

Joseph Romero Baranoff

Megan Gonzalez Blake Manor, Manor, Presidential Meadows, and ShadowGlen

Clay Taylor Bluebonnet, Lagos, Oak Meadows/Decker, and Pioneer Crossing

Administration

Natalie Ross Registration Coordinator

Nicola Stewart Community Engagement Coordinator

Zeltzin Gutierrez Accounts Coordinator

Joseluis Flores Accounts Director

Marisa Redd Business Director

Associate District Executive

Andie Connors-Pool

District Executive

Andrew Wiggins

EAC’s services include:

1. Infant, toddler, pre-school and after-school child care on-site at elementary schools;
2. Reduced fees for qualifying families;
3. Optional all-day care at selected schools during Student Holidays;
4. All-day care during special sessions (winter break, spring break, and summer camp);
5. Staff trained in child care and certified in first aid and CPR;
6. Group child care with a low student-to-staff ratio; and
7. Mid-morning and afternoon snacks for all-day care; Afternoon snacks for after-school care.

 Extend-A-Care for Kids offers the following child care services:

Infant/toddler care for 6 weeks to 2 year olds at the Little Angels program (located at the EAC Y business office)

Infant/toddler/preschool care for 6 weeks to 4 year olds at Anderson High School, Austin High School, IDEA Montopolis Academy, and O. Henry Middle School

Infant/toddler/preschool/after-school care for 6 weeks to 12 year olds at Austin Achieve, Blazier, Galindo, Metz Elementary, KIPP Austin Ridge, KIPP Austin South Campus, and KIPP Austin North Campus

After school care for 4 - 12 year olds in 90 elementary schools in Austin ISD, Del Valle ISD, Hays Consolidated ISD, KIPP Texas, IDEA Charter, UT Elementary, and Wayside Charter Schools. Note: Pre-K students are welcome to enroll if they are dismissed from school at 2 p.m. or later (depending on location)  

Imagination Camp: Care for Pre-K children (2:12 – 2:57 p.m.) at Andrews, Becker, Brentwood, Casey (excludes bus riders), Casis, Cunningham, Dawson, Graham, Maplewood, Menchaca, Patton, Perez, Reilly, Summitt, Sunset Valley, Travis Heights, and Zilker

After school care for 5 - 14 year olds for Charter Schools:

• Austin Achieve program from 3:45 - 6:30 p.m. M - TH (Fri from 1:45 - 6:30 p.m.);
• Eden Park Academy program from 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. M - Th (Fri. from 1:00 - 6:00 p.m.);
• IDEA Kyle, IDEA Montopolis, IDEA Parmer Park, and IDEA Rundberg from 3:45 -6:30 p.m.;
• KIPP Austin Ridge from 3:45 - 6:30 p.m. except Wed. from 2:15 - 6:30 p.m.,
• KIPP Austin South Campus program from 3:45 - 6:30 p.m. except Wed. from 2:15 - 6:30 p.m.
• KIPP North Campus (Comunidad) program from 4:00 - 6:30 p.m. except Wed. from 2:30 - 6:30 p.m.;
• Magnolia Montessori for All program from 3 and 4 year olds: M - Th 3:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; Friday 1:30 - 6:00 p.m. and 5+ year olds: M - Th 3:45 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; Friday 1:45 -6:00 p.m.; and REAL Learning Academy from 3:30 – 6:30 p.m. M - Th (Fri. from 1:00 - 6:30 p.m.).

All registrations for 2019-2020 Extend-A-Care afterschool sites are conducted online via EZChildTrack. To access the parent portal click here. Parents are advised to submit their child’s application as early as possible because enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis. A list of locations can be found below. 

A $40 registration fee is due at time of registration, along with the monthly fee. 

Please carefully review the Extend-A-Care for Kids 2019-2020 Policies. 

Austin ISD Calendar

Austin Achieve Calendar

Del Valle ISD Calendar

Hays CISD Calendar

IDEA Schools Calendar

KIPP Calendar

Magnolia Montessori Calendar

Wayside Schools Calendar

Find out what your child is doing in EAC afterschool care, and ask them to share what they learned and created! 

February 3-7:  Friendship – Everyone needs friends! Friendships help us become better caring people. Having friends is also about knowing how to be a friend and how to be a friend to yourself. This week students will explore the many sides of friendship through paint, friendship salad and compliment circles. After all, friendships are what make the world go round.

February 10-14:  Have a Heart!  – Students will celebrate the Valentine’s Day holiday this week by crafting clever heartfelt messages and mixing up some strawberry ice pops, while learning about blood circulation and heart health in recognition of American Heart Month.

February 17th C-Day:  Domino Effect – Dominoes will take center stage with activities that sharpen art and math skills while building positive peer relationships with group games such as Chain Reaction and Double Six Dominoes.

February 18-21:  Engineers Week – Calling all young engineers!  Engineers week was founded in 1951 to raise awareness and interest in engineering and technology careers.  Students will draw and create models of futuristic cities and new inventions as they learn the role of engineering and discuss what life would be like without the advanced technologies we enjoy today. 

February 24-28:  Mardi Gras Masquerade - Celebrate “Fat Tuesday” with us with the exploration of the rich history behind the yearly carnival celebration with beads, balloons, jester hats, masks, and a noisemaker parade at the centers!

Click here to see a Google Map of Extend-A-Care for Kids 2019-2020 locations. 

For Preschool and Infant childcare, click here. 

Austin ISD

• Andrews Elementary
• Barrington Elementary
• Barton Hills Elementary
• Becker Elementary
• Blanton Elementary
• Blazier Elementary
• Brentwood Elementary
• Bryker Woods Elementary
• Campbell Elementary
• Casey Elementary
• Casis Elementary
• Cunningham Elementary
• Dawson Elementary
• Galindo Elementary
• Graham Elementary
• Hart Elementary
• Josephine Houston Elementary
• Barbara Jordan Elementary
• Joslin Elementary 
• Kocurek Elementary
• Langford Elementary
• Linder Elementary
• Maplewood Elementary
• Menchaca Elementary
• Metz Elementary
• Oak Hill Elementary
• Odom Elementary
• Palm Elementary
• Patton Elementary
• Pecan Springs Elementary
• Perez Elementary
• Pillow Elementary
• Pleasant Hill Elementary
• Reilly Elementary
• Sanchez Elementary
• Sims Elementary
• Summitt Elementary
• Sunset Valley Elementary
• Travis Heights Elementary
• Walnut Creek Elementary
• Widen Elementary
• Zilker Elementary

Del Valle ISD

• Del Valle Elementary
• Hornsby-Dunlap Elementary
• Newton Collins Elementary
• Popham Elementary
• Smith Elementary

Hays CISD

• Blanco Vista Elementary
• Buda Elementary
• Camino Real Elementary
• Elm Grove Elementary
• Hemphill Elementary
• Kyle Elementary
• Ralph Pfluger Elementary
• Science Hall Elementary
• Susie Fuentes Elementary
• Tobias Elementary
• Tom Green Elementary
• Uhland Elementary

Charter Schools

• Austin Achieve Elementary
• IDEA Bluff Springs
• IDEA Kyle
• KIPP Austin Collegiate
• KIPP Austin Leadership Elementary
• KIPP Austin Obras Elementary
• Magnolia Montessori For All
• Wayside: Altamira Academy
• Wayside: REAL Learning Academy
• Wayside: Eden Park Academy

Email Extend-A-Care YMCA or call 512-236-9622 for general questions and help with your registration, camp billing, financial assistance, and EZChild Track online account.

Ryan Baker Andrews, Blanton, Hart, KIPP North, Magnolia, Summitt

Jackie Milligan Brentwood, Graham, Jordan, KiPP North, Pillow, Walnut Creek

Hannah Hiracheta Austin Achieve, Barrington, Hornsby, Reilly

Sara Sepulveda Casey, Wayside: Eden Park Academy, Langford, Perez, Wayside: Real Learning Academy

Ashley Guerra IDEA Kyle, Oak Hill, Odom, Patton, Pleasant Hill, Sunset Valley

Anston Shockley Blanco Vista, Fuentes, Hemphill, Kyle, Tobias, Uhland 

Carley White Barton Hills, Casis, Collins, Dawson, Del Valle, Popham, Wayside: Altamira

Christyn McIntosh Bryker Woods, Maplewood, KIPP Ridge, Pecan Springs, Sims

Megan Barker Camino Real, Houston, Menchaca, Palm, Tom Green

Kristina Lovell Campbell, Galindo, Zilker

Jay Mills Buda, Elm Grove, Pfluger, Science Hall

Amy Guerrero Becker, Cunningham, Linder, Metz, Travis Heights

Jessica Sandoval Blazier, Joslin, KIPP South, Kocurek, Smith, Widen

Carlie Tuiasosopo Enrollment Coordinator

Wayside: Altamira, Andrews, Barton Hills, Becker, Blanton, Bretwood, Campbell, Casey, Joslin, KIPP Ridge, Menchca, Pecan Springs, Reilly, Sims, Summitt

Selina Cervantes Enrollment Coordinator

Barrington, Blanco Vista, Cunningham, Dawson, Eden Park, Hemphill, IDEA Kyle, KIPP North, Linder, Maplewood, Pfluger, Pillow, Pleasant Hill, Tom Green, Travis Heights, Uhland, Widen

Melissa Lombrana Enrollment Coordinator

Austin Achieve, Bryker Woods, Collins, Del Valle, Hornsby-Dunlap, Houston, Kocurek, Langford, Magnolia Montessori, Metz, Oak Hill, Odom, Patton, Popham, Smith

Jessica Olivas Enrollment Coordinator

Blazier, Casis, Galindo, Graham, Hart, Jordan, KIPP South, Palm, Perez, REAL, Sunset Valley, Walnut Creek, Zilker

Debbie Rios-Lombraña Accounts Director 512-226-8239

Buda, Camino Real, Elm Grove, Fuentes, Kyle, Science Hall, Tobias

Cristela Perez Senior Business Director

Jay Mills Associate Executive Director 512-226-8229

April Walker Associate Executive Director 512-226-8230

Jaime Garcia Executive Director  512-226-8254

Dr. Joan Altobelli VP of Licensed Child Care  512-226-8274