Get high-quality Y care right at your school! Our before and after school program provides a safe place for your child to learn foundational skills and form rewarding relationships. We strive to help students reach their fullest potential, while providing your family with peace of mind.
BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL CARE
Supporting student success beyond the classroom.
The Y is dedicated to helping every child learn, grow, and thrive. We're proud to partner with area schools to provide continued structure and supervision for kids during critical before and after school hours. Our licensed program gives students a safe place outside of their classroom to experience sports, arts, STEAM, and other hands-on activities.
By combining academics with play, our enthusiastic staff offer a nurturing environment where youth find a sense of belonging and build friendships. Kids receive homework assistance and participate in a curriculum that encourages creative exploration, physical activity, and most of all, fun. Through values-based programming, we:
- Inspire a love of learning by helping young people explore and discover their interests
- Promote social skills that instill a sense of respect for others and create positive connections through collaboration
- Support character development, boost self-esteem, and encourage healthy choices in order to set students up for success
EXCEL BEFORE & AFTER THE BELL
With over 30 school-based sites in the metro-Milwaukee area, we're confident you'll find before and after school care at a location that's convenient for your family.
LEAD BY EXAMPLE
We're looking for fun and friendly people to care for school-aged children in our community. Enjoy a flexible schedule (no nights or weekends) before and/or after school.
CATCH Wellness
Coordinated Approached To Child Health (CATCH) is a physical activity and nutrition education curriculum that enhances our program.
SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING
Our staff uses Harmony SEL curriculum to help children strengthen their social skills and learn how to manage their emotions.
VALUES-BASED PROGRAMMING
We instill the Y’s core values of honesty, caring, respect, and responsibility through activities, conversations, and special recognition.
Our before and after school programs and wrap care are held on-site at schools throughout the greater Milwaukee area. See the map below or visit our locations page to learn more. Partner schools are subject to change.
You can register for school age care online following the steps below. If you're unable to register online, please call 414-274-0759 for assistance.
You must register for each program (before school, after school, or wrap care) individually and will only have 45 minutes to complete the full registration process online. Have your child’s immunization records and emergency contact information ready prior to starting registration.
A one-time fee of $40 per child is due at the time of registration. You will receive a confirmation email from the School Age Education Office when your registration is finalized. If your registration is incomplete or your fee payment is not processed, you will receive a PENDING email. Registration will not be processed until all missing information is provided.
Spots are limited. Program availability varies based on each site’s licensed capacity. Please register early to avoid being put on a waiting list.
FORMS & PUBLICATIONS
All registration information is kept confidential and will only be viewed by necessary Y staff. Information about your child’s health needs will be shared with staff in a private setting. Please notify us immediately of any changes in order to keep your information on the forms updated.
Registration Form
Printed registration forms are specific to each site. Please find your school's location page for details.
Medical Forms (REQUIRED)
- Child Care Immunization Record (English)
- Child Care Immunization Record (Spanish)
Optional Forms
- Alternative Arrival/Release Agreement
- Authorization to Administer Medication (English)
- Authorization to Administer Medication (Spanish)
Parent Information
HOW TO REGISTER ONLINE
- Login or enter your email address or phone number to find your account online. If an existing account can't be found, you will be prompted try another email/phone or create an account.
- Once logged in, explore our school age care offerings (before school, after school, or wrap care) and click on the program you'd like to sign up for. Click REGISTER.
- Select your child, enter their information, answer the required questions, and add the program to your cart.
- Repeat the process to register each additional child.
- Review your cart and click CHECKOUT. Select a method of payment and click PAY NOW.
REGISTRATION FEE
A one-time fee of $40 per child is due at the time of registration.
MONTHLY PROGRAM FEES
Rates vary by program/location and are based on monthly schedule, not attendance. Child may only attend the session(s) and day(s) selected on the registration form (i.e. those registered for Mondays can only attend on Mondays).
There are no credits for time off, holidays, vacations, or absences due to illness or behavior. August, June, and months containing a weeklong break will be prorated.
Spots are limited. Please register early to avoid being put on a waiting list.
LATE PICK-UP FEE
A fee of $1/minute will be charged after the program/care ends until your child is picked up. Late pick-up is only to be approved in emergency situations. Repeated late pick-up may result in the removal from the program.
MONTHLY PAYMENT
School age care is sold and invoiced on a monthly basis. All fees must be paid by the first of the month of service.
PROGRAM SCHEDULE CHANGE OR WITHDRAWL
Four weeks notice is required for a permanent schedule change affecting the numbers of days a student attends and/or withdrawal from the program. Adjustments to the monthly rate will be made four weeks after initial date of notice to the School Age Education Office.
For registration and billing questions, contact us at schoolage@ymcamke.org or 414-274-0759.
ADDITIONAL CHILD DISCOUNT
We offer a discount for households who register more than one child. After one child is enrolled at full price, you'll receive 10% off each additional child's rate. The discount will be applied to the lowest rate program(s).
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive at the Y, regardless of their financial circumstances. Through contributions to our Annual Campaign, we're able to reduce barriers to joining and participating in Y programs and services.
Financial assistance is offered on a sliding scale based on your household’s income. Individuals with a special circumstance, such as a job loss or other financial challenge, are also encouraged to apply.
WISCONSIN SHARES CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE
Our school age care programs are licensed by the Department of Children and Families and accept Wisconsin Shares Child Care Assistance.
Contact your Wisconsin Shares office for approval as you must have authorization before we can register your child.
Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Waukesha Counties: 888-947-6583
Washington County: 262-335-4610
YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee Provider Number: 1000558721
Location Numbers
Carmen Schools of Science and Technology: 169
Catholic East Elementary School - Holy Rosary Campus: 200
Catholic East Elementary School - Saints Peter & Paul Campus: 199
Eastbrook Academy: 175
Fox Point-Bayside School District - Stormonth Elementary: 111
Hamilton School District - Lannon Elementary: 85
Hamilton School District - Maple Avenue Elementary: 118
Hamilton School District - Marcy Elementary: 119
Hamilton School District - Silver Spring Intermediate School: 184
Hamilton School District - Willow Springs Learning Center: 67
Hamilton School District - Woodside Elementary: 68
HOPE Christian Schools - Caritas: 180
HOPE Christian Schools - Semper: 164
LUMIN Schools - Granville Lutheran: 182
Messmer Catholic Schools - Mesmer Saint Mary: 174
Milwaukee College Prep - 38th Street School: 193
Milwaukee College Prep - Lloyd Street School: 194
Milwaukee Environmental Sciences Academy: 183
Mount Calvary Lutheran School: 192
Mount Lebanon Lutheran - Alpha Campus
Mount Olive Christian Day School: 203
Rocketship Southside Community Prep: 113
Rocketship Transformation Prep: 189
St. Francis School District - Deer Creek Intermediate: 21
St. Francis School District - Willow Glen Primary: 106
St. Gregory the Great Parish School: 198
St. Vincent Pallotti Catholic School
School District of Brown Deer - Brown Deer Elementary: 133
Stormonth Elementary School: 111
Whitnall School District - Edgerton Elementary: 23
Whitnall School District - Hales Corners Elementary: 28
PROGRAM DATES
Our school age care coincides with the respective school district’s calendar for the duration of the school year.
We frequently offer School’s Out Days when school is closed. Parents will be notified of these dates in advance and can enroll for an additional fee. School’s Out Days are separate from our regular before and after school program.
PROGRAM HOURS
Care may be available both before and after school when the school is in session. Times vary by site and program (before school, after school, wrap care).
Before school care typically begins at 6:45 AM and continues until students are dismissed for the start of the school day. After school care begins at the end of the school day and typically runs until 6:00 PM. Schedules below are examples for reference only.
Sample Morning Schedule
- 6:45-7:30 AM | Choice activities
- 7:30-8:00 AM | Planned activity
- 8:00-8:30 AM | Physical fitness
- 8:30-9:05 AM | Social time and clean up
Sample Early Release Schedule
- 2:20-2:30 PM | Arrival and attendance
- 2:30-3:00 PM | Snack and social time
- 3:00-3:30 PM | CATCH (Coordinated Approach To Child Health)
- 3:30-4:00 PM | Homework help and quiet time
- 4:00-5:00 PM | Enrichment activity
- 5:00-6:00 PM | Free time and clean up
Sample Afternoon Wrap Schedule
- 10:45-11:15 AM | Arrival and circle time
- 11:15-11:45 AM | Choice time
- 11:45 AM-12:15 PM | Lunch
- 12:15-12:45 PM | Outside play
- 12:45-1:15 PM | Daily activity
- 1:15-1:45 PM | Rest time
- 1:45-2:05 PM | Snack
- 2:05-2:35 PM | Circle time and dismissal
Sample Afternoon Schedule
- 2:30-3:00 PM | Arrival and attendance
- 3:00-3:40 PM | Homework help
- 3:40-4:30 PM | Physical fitness
- 4:30-5:15 PM | Planned activities
- 5:15-6:00 PM | Free time and clean up
Site-specific drop-off and pick-up information will be shared before the school year begins. For everyone's safety, students may only be picked up by a pre-authorized contact. A driver's license may be requested for identification.
You do not need to be a Y member in order to participate in before school, after school, or wrap care. Families who have a student enrolled in one of our school age programs for three or more days a week are eligible to receive 50% off a household membership.
As a YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee member, you'll also save up to 50% off non-member rates for monthly programs, summer day camp, personal training, and more. Please call or visit your local branch to join today!