Programs & Schedules: Childcare

Kids' Corner Babysitting | Kids' Gym | Parent's Night Out | School Age Childcare | YMCA Preschool | Club Y

Kids' Korner Babysitting

Our caring staff create a fun, safe environment for your children. There are many activities to choose from including outside play area, weekly crafts, large motor play equipment and books. Our staff are all CPR certified and many are parents themselves. Visits are limited to two hours or less, once per day. Parents must remain in the YMCA facility while their children are in Kids' Korner. We require all parents to abide by the sign-in/ sign-out policy. Staff may request a photo ID for the safety of your child(ren). For more information, please contact the Youth Director. Kids' Korner is included with Family and Single-Parent Family Memberships. Fees for other participants are listed below:

Ages: 3 months - 10 years
Schedule: Monday - Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., and 3:00 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., and 3:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Saturday: 8:55 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

10 visit pass: Adult Member $20, Community Member $50

Kids' Gym

Come in and check out our all new SPORTWALL! Your kids will love moving in this new, simple to learn, interactive environment. Shoot some hoops, climb a wall, create and explore an obstacle course and take a ride on our giant slide, all while under the supervision of our trained and caring staff. Come and take a look at our bright, colorful and active room with a variety of equipment designed just for kids. For more information please contact the Youth Director.

• Kids' Gym is included in Family and Single Parent Family Memberships.
• An adult, over the age of 18, must sign children ages 5 - 12 in and out of the Kids' Gym and remain in the facility.
• Visits are limited to 2 hours for children ages 5 - 12.
• The Kids' Gym is designed for children ages 5 - 12. Children 3 - 5 years old may attend Open Kids' Gym, but visits must be limited to 30 minutes. An actively participating parent must stay with children 3-5 at all times.

Schedule: Monday - Thursday: 3:00 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. Friday: 3:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Parent's Night Out

Wouldn't it be great to have a fun evening where you get to escape to dinner or a movie? Your children can have a great time in a safe, fun environment with trained YMCA staff. Children are provided pizza, healthy snacks, themed games and activities and fun play in the Kids' Gym followed by recreation swim in the pool (ages 5 and older). For more information, contact the Youth Director. Community Member rate will apply to all registrations made on the day of the program. This program is subject to cancellation 48 hours in advance due to low enrollment.

Ages: 3 - 12 year olds (must be potty trained)
Dates/Times: Fridays, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m., July 2 & August 17
Location: Teen Center
Fee: 1st Child: Member $20, Community Member $30; 2nd Child: Member $17, Community Member $30

School-Age Childcare

Who? Children in Kindergarten through Sixth Grade

What? Quality licensed (D.S.S. License #421700341) Before- and After-School Care for your child!

When? Monday through Friday after school until 6:15 p.m.

Where? Hope and Monte Vista Schools (No transportation provided)

Why? To provide a safe, enriching place for your child to be after school

How much? Monthly fees are listed below. For more information, please contact the Youth Director.

Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) An easy way to pay as you go! Your checking, savings or credit card account is debited once per month.

YMCA Preschool

(D.S.S. License # 421700341) Come learn with us! Our preschool creative play curriculum includes ample opportunities for children to explore the world around them inside the classroom, outdoors, in our YMCA Kids' Gym, and YMCA POOL.  Swim lessons are included in the tuition for children who are completely potty trained.  We have five classrooms and two pre-kindergarten programs that focus on the child and their emotional and social development.  At the Santa Barbara Family YMCA preschool, we pride ourselves on relationships with the entire family. We understand that a child needs the consistency and support of everyone involved in his or her life. We have monthly family events where everyone is welcome!

We currently have a full program and a lengthy waiting list.  So if you have an infant or toddler and know you will want Preschool Childcare in the future, contact the Preschool Director to place your child on our waiting list!

Ages: 2 1/2- 5 year olds
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Fee: 5 days/week $725/month, 4 days/week $605/month, 3 days/week $541/month. Prices will increase July 2008.

Half day rates are also available. Scholarships are available!

Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) - An easy way to pay as you go, monthly tuition is automatically withdrawn from a checking, savings account or credit card.

Club Y

Students in grades 4 to 6 are invited to join Club Y, a drop-in, recreational program at Monte Vista and Hope Elementary Schools.

The program focuses on homework assistance, sports, crafts, games for older students and hanging out with friends. Our staff meet students on the playground courts each afternoon. Information and registration packets are available at the Service Center. For additional information please contact the Youth Director.

Ages: 4th through 6th grade
Schedule: Monday - Friday 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. (Thursdays 1:30 - 6:00 p.m.)
Fee: $275 per month

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