As the start of the school year begins with virtual learning, the Extend-A-Care YMCA is offering supervised, full-day child care at 10 area locations to support online instruction and to provide a needed solution for many working parents.
The Extend-A-Care YMCA will offer a safe environment for students ages 4 to 12 to complete their online instruction while providing them the opportunity to socialize in small, appropriately spaced groups and participate in daily fitness and enrichment activities.
“Our Youth Development Leaders will provide support so students can stay connected with their classroom teachers and engaged with their daily assignments. We’ve been running in-person child care for essential workers as well as summer camps for the past four months, and we’ve learned how to keep kids safe through social distancing and safety protocols while giving them a fun, enriching experience.” –Dr. Joan Altobelli, YMCA of Austin Vice President of Licensed Child Care Services
YMCA Full-Day Child Care will be available at the following Austin ISD locations:
- Baranoff Elementary: August 17—September 4
- Galindo Elementary: August 17—September 4
- Joslin Elementary: August 17—September 4
- Patton Elementary: August 17—September 4
- Ridgetop Elementary: August 17—September 4
Additional Locations include:
- North Austin YMCA: August 17—September 4
- East Communities YMCA: August 17–September 4
- Camp Moody YMCA: August 17—September 25
- IDEA Parmer Park: August 11–September 18
- Austin Achieve: August 17–September 4
Full-day care runs from 7:15 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. and provides in-person support for virtual learning. Students from any school may attend, regardless of the campus where sessions are held. Children will also receive in-person instruction in art, music and PE plus afterschool enrichment activities. Cost is $195 weekly per child. Financial assistance is available. More information on safety protocols is available at eacymca.org. More information is available by calling (512) 236-YMCA or visiting https://www.austinymca.org/programs/full-day-child-care.
*Cover photo from the YMCA website
