School Age Child Care

Christian County YMCA Kids Program

At the Christian County YMCA, we offer a nurturing and engaging environment for children in kindergarten through 6th grade. Our CCYMCA Kids program is designed to provide quality childcare while fostering growth spiritually, physically, and mentally. Each age group participates in tailored activities, ensuring that every child is engaged and challenged under the guidance of our caring and well-trained staff. Our mission is to create experiences that leave a lasting impact on your child’s life!

At the CCYMCA, you can expect your child to receive:

Quality care
Encouragement to develop to their fullest potential
Assistance with homework
Fun games and activities daily
A safe and positive learning environment
Character development

Our dedicated staff interacts with children daily, fostering a stimulating environment that meets each child’s individual needs. In alignment with the YMCA’s mission, we are committed to nurturing the spirit, mind, and body of every child. Daily Activities Include:

Show and Tell
Organized Games
Homework Help
Playground Recreation
Swimming
Peer Socialization
Arts and Crafts
Character Development

Before & After School Child Care Rates:

Registration fee for (one time fee for school year):

Single child: $25.00

Family: $45.00

Weekly Fees:

	Y Members	Non-members
Weekly Rate	$75.00	$97.50
Price Per Day	$28.50 (Sibling: $23.50)	$40.50

Sibling discounts are available for CCYMCA members. Note: 5 days of attendance will be billed even if your child attends fewer days.

Click here for Registration Form

Click here for Supplemental Packet for additional children in Family

Registration & Payment Procedures

Registration Fees: Must be paid before your registration paperwork is accepted.

Individual: $25.00
Family: $45.00

Payment Options:

Bank Draft Accounts:
- Drafted bi-monthly on the 15th and 28th.
- No surcharges.
- Returned drafts will incur a $25.00 fee.
Credit/Debit Accounts:
- Drafted bi-monthly on the 15th and 28th.
- A 3% surcharge applies to credit/debit card drafts.
- Returned drafts will incur a $25.00 fee.

Tracking Your Account: It is your responsibility to monitor your account and payment due dates. For balance inquiries, please call the Y. Collections: Overdue accounts may be turned over to Credit Collection Partners after 30 days of non-payment. You will be responsible for past due balances and any collection fees. Attendance Changes: For any schedule changes during the week, please call the Y at (217) 287-7271 to inform us.

Financial Assistance / State Assistance

At the Y, we believe that financial limitations should not prevent anyone from enjoying our programs. If you are unable to afford the fees, please contact us for an application for financial assistance. Applications typically take two weeks to process and must be completed in full. If you wish to participate while your application is pending, you will need to cover the childcare fees until approval. Note that registration fees are not discounted and must be paid at the time of registration. We also accept payments from Illinois State Funded Agencies. Please contact a case worker to initiate this process:

DCFS: 217-824-9649
Community Child Care Connection: 217-525-2805 (Applications available at the front desk; you are responsible for submission.)
Work Force: 217-824-4838 (Must be a full-time student.)

If third-party assistance only covers part of the week, you will be responsible for the remaining balance. Families cannot receive both State Funded Agency Assistance and YMCA Financial Assistance for childcare programs, but YMCA Financial Assistance can be applied to memberships while receiving State Funded assistance for childcare.