2024/2025 After-School Child Care | Chesapeake Public Schools
Safe, Affordable Child Care
YMCA before and after-school child care in Chesapeake 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.
School Care Sites
Care is provided on-site at the following schools:
B.M. Williams Primary (BMW)
Butts Road Intermediate (BRI)
Carver Intermediate (CV)
Cedar Road Elementary (CR)
Crestwood Intermediate (CI)
Deep Creek Central (DCC)
Deep Creek Elementary (DCE)
Georgetown Primary (GTP)
Grassfield Elementary (GRE)
Great Bridge Intermediate (GBI)
Great Bridge Primary (GBP)
Greenbrier Intermediate (GI)
Greenbrier Primary (GP)
Southeastern Elementary (SE)
Southwestern Elementary (SW)
Western Branch Intermediate (WBI)
Western Branch Primary (WBP)
Additional Schools Served
Transportation to Child Care Programs is provided from the following schools:
Butts Road Primary (to BRI)
Camelot Elementary (to DCE)
Crestwood Middle (to CI)
Great Bridge Middle (to GBI)
Greenbrier Middle (to GI)
Hickory Elementary (to SE)
Hickory Middle (to SE)
Hugo Owens Middle (to GRE)
Indian River Middle (to GTP)
Norfolk Highlands (to CV)
Oscar Smith Middle (to CV)
Portlock Primary (to CV)
Sparrow Road Intermediate (to GTP)
Thurgood Marshall Elementary (to CV)
Treakle Elementary (to DCE)
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
Rates & Fees
Before-School Care:*
$51/week
After-School Care:
Primary, Intermediate & Elementary: $70/week
Middle: $60/week
Before & After-School Care:
$84/week
Registration Fee: $75 (one-time)
Hours:
After-school care takes place from school end until 6pm.
*Before-school care is available for the following schools, starting at 6:30am:
Crestwood Intermediate
Great Bridge Intermediate
Greenbrier Intermediate
Western Branch Intermediate
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.
