2024/2025 Before & After-School Child Care | Blocker Norfolk Family YMCA
Safe, Affordable and Fun Child Care
YMCA before and after-school child care in Norfolk 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
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
Care is provided on-site at the following schools:
Academy for Discovery at Lakewood
Chesterfield Elementary
Ghent School
Granby Elementary
Ingleside Elementary
Larchmont Elementary
Larrymore Elementary
Suburban Park Elementary
W.H. Taylor Elementary
Willard Model Elementary
Rates & Fees
Before-School Care:
Member Rate: $63
Regular Rate: $89
After-School Care:
Member Rate: $79
Regular Rate: $105
Before & After-School Care:
Member Rate: $97
Regular Rate: $129
Enrollment Fee: $75
Hours:
7am until school start and from school end until 6pm
Open Doors Financial Assistance
Because our community is strongest when we all participate together, financial assistance is available for membership and programs. When you apply for Open Doors, rates are set by a sliding fee scale, based on income. Assistance is made possible by generous donations to the Y's annual giving campaign.
