Before and After School Childcare

Learn. Grow.
Thrive.

With a focus on safety, health, social-emotional growth, and academic enhancement, YMCA Before and After School Childcare programs serve kindergarten through middle school students. Children at the YMCA explore and develop their interests and talents through a wide range of activities.

Children who participate in our programs make friends, learn new skills, and do their homework in a supportive, learning-conducive atmosphere. Most importantly, children learn how to be their best selves. The Y supports today's youth and helps them build confidence for the future. 

If you are looking for a rich learning environment for your school-age child, look no further than the YMCA.

Registration for the 2024-2025 School Year will open on May 21 at 7am. Current participants will be able to register prior to this date. Please contact your locations Site Director for more information.

Ages
5-12

Our in-school childcare programs provide services for children ages 5 to 12 years.

Participants
700+

Each year our before and after-school childcare programs have over 700 participants.

Locations
20

These programs can be found in participating schools throughout the Portland and Vancouver Metro Areas.

Before and After School Childcare

Beaverton School District

The Y has been serving the Beaverton area for many years and currently offers state licensed before and after-school childcare in this community. In cooperation with the district, the Y provides on-site before and after-school childcare in two schools in the Beaverton School District. Inservice Days have no cost for YMCA Household Members in the Before/ After School Program in the Beaverton School District.

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Hillsboro School District

The Y has been serving the Hillsboro area for many years and currently offers state licensed before and after-school childcare in this community. In cooperation with the district, the Y provides on-site before and after-school childcare at two schools in Hillsboro School District.. Inservice Days have no cost for YMCA Household Members in the Before/ After School Program in the Hillsboro School District.

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Portland Public Schools

In partnership with PPS, the Y offers before and after-school childcare in twelve schools in the district.

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Tigard-Tualatin School District

The Y has been serving the Tigard-Tualatin area for many years and currently offers state licensed before and after-school childcare in the Tigard-Tualatin community. In cooperation with the district, the Y provides on-site before and after-school childcare in four schools in Tigard-Tualatin School District . Inservice Days have no cost for YMCA Household Members in the Before/ After School Program in the Tigard-Tualatin School District.

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Important Information

Employment Related Day Care is a subsidy program that helps low-income, working families access affordable child care by funding all or a portion of tuition costs.

All of the YMCA's Early Childhood Development programs are approved providers who can accept these funding sources. These programs are operated through the Department of Human Services (OR) and the Department of Social and Health Services (WA).

If approved, individuals must connect their accounts through the state with the location they are registered for using the provider numbers listed below.

Apply for these programs online 

Provider Numbers by Location 

  • DVO 00005 - Alameda Elementary School
  • Alberta Rider Elementary School
  • PXD 00010 - Arleta K-5
  • SAH 00000 - Beach K-5
  • Deer Creek Elementary School
  • PQH 00011 - Faubion PK-8
  • Fir Grove Elementary School
  • UTJ 00007 - Grout Elementary School
  • KVO 00005 - Laurelhurst K-8
  • LVO 00005 - Lewis Elementary School
  • Lenox Elementary School
  • MVO 00005 - Llewellyn Elementary School
  • AIB 00016 - Marysville K-5
  • Metzger Elementary School
  • Quatama Elementary School
  • HAL 00000 - Scott Elementary School
  • Templeton Elementary School
  • BEF 00012 - Vernon K-8
  • QVO 00005 - Vestal Elementary School
  • West TV Elementary School

All of our before and after-school childcare programs are licensed by the state of Oregon and maintain all licensing guidelines. To learn about licensed childcare programs, including rules and staff qualifications, visit the pages below:

Oregon Licensing Information

Members at any of our YMCA locations receive at least a 15% discount for all our childcare programs, including Before and After School Childcare. Depending on location, members may also receive early registration benefits. 

Full-day care on in-service days is offered at select locations in each district. This program requires a separate registration. In-Service daycare does not cover care on school breaks. Hours may vary from normal programming times.

Please Note:
The YMCA is closed on district-observed holidays and may be closed on additional in-service days for staff development or due to district building closures. Please keep in mind the dates we are open at the time of registration.

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