2024/2025 Before & After-School Care | YMCA of Portsmouth
Safe, Affordable Child Care
YMCA before and after-school child care in Portsmouth focuses on safety, health, social growth and academic enrichment. The Y provides a safe and fun place for kids to go, so that parents can work or study. Children have options to explore and develop their interests and talents. Our flexible schedule allows each child to choose what they want to do.
Child Care Staff Qualifications:
- Meet state licensing standards & 18 years and older
- CPR & First-Aid Certified
- Completed at least 36 hours of training before working with children
- Health & Safety
- Supervision
- Child Development
- Child Abuse Prevention
- Programming
Staff also receive over 16 hours of continuing education throughout the school year.
Activities
21st century skills
Academic enrichment
Active Play
Arts
Character development
Child choice and play time
College and career readiness
Family and parent engagement
Global learning and inclusion
Health and wellness
Healthy snacks
Homework assistance
Leadership development
Recreational sports
Service learning
STEM activities
Schools We Serve
Churchland Academy
Churchland Elementary**
Churchland Middle**
Churchland Primary & Intermediate
Waterview Elementary
Western Branch Intermediate
Western Branch Primary
** Transportation provided by Portsmouth Public Schools
Child Care Rates
Before-School:
Member Rate: $63/week
Regular Rate: $79/week
After-School:
Member Rate: $79/week
Regular Rate: $95/week
Before & After-School:
Member Rate: $97/week
Regular Rate: $123/week
Hours:
Care takes place from 6am until school start and school end until 6pm.