2024/2025 Before & After-School Child Care | Salem YMCA Family Center
Safe, Affordable Child Care
YMCA before and after-school child care in Virginia Beach 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
Transportation from/to the Salem YMCA Family Center is provided for the following schools:
Kindergarten–5th Grade
Glenwood Elementary
New Castle Elementary
Rosemont Forest Elementary
Salem Elementary
HOURS:
Care takes place from 6:30am until school start and school end until 6pm.
Child Care Rates: Elementary Schools
Before-School
Member Rate: $63/week
Nonmember Rate: $89/week
After-School
Member Rate: $84/week
Nonmember Rate: $110/week
Before & After-School
Member Rate: $107/week
Nonmember Rate: $134/week
Enrollment Fee: $75 (one-time)
Child Care Rates: Middle Schools
Before-School
Member Rate: $71/week
Regular Rate: $97/week
After-School
Member Rate: $71/week
Regular Rate: $97/week
Before & After-School
Member Rate: $102/week
Regular Rate: $129/week
Enrollment Fee: $75 (one-time)
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.
