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BURBANK YMCA (READING)
36 Arthur B. Lord Drive
Reading, MA 01867
CHARLES RIVER YMCA (FITNESS CENTER, GROUP EXERCISE AND BABYSITTING)
380 Chestnut Street
Needham, MA 02492
CHARLES RIVER YMCA (POOL SITE AND SCHOOL AGE CHILD CARE)
863 Great Plain Ave
Needham, MA 02492
CHARLESTOWN YMCA
150 3rd Avenue
Charlestown, MA 02129
DORCHESTER YMCA
776 Washington Street
Dorchester, MA 02124
EAST BOSTON YMCA
215 Bremen Street
East Boston, MA 02128
EAST BOSTON YMCA (ASHLEY STREET)
54 Ashley Street
East Boston, MA 02128
HUNTINGTON AVENUE YMCA
316 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02115
NORTH SUBURBAN YMCA (WOBURN)
137 Lexington Street
Woburn, MA 01801
OAK SQUARE YMCA (BRIGHTON)
615 Washington Street
Brighton, MA 02135
PARKWAY COMMUNITY YMCA (WEST ROXBURY)
1972 Centre Street
West Roxbury, MA 02132
ROXBURY YMCA
285 Martin Luther King Boulevard
Roxbury, MA 02119
THOMAS M. MENINO YMCA (HYDE PARK)
1137 River Street
Hyde Park, MA 02136
WALTHAM YMCA
725 Lexington Street
Waltham, MA 02452
WANG YMCA OF CHINATOWN
8 Oak Street West
Boston, MA 02116
The YMCA of Greater Boston is the largest provider of state licensed childcare in Massachusetts with school age before and afterschool programs in local public schools and at community sites. Programs are held during afterschool hours, school vacations, on certain holidays and teacher professional development days. Many sites also offer before-school programs.
Our staff of caring, trained educators are role models who lead activities that promote cooperation and character development. Parents can be productive at work knowing their children are in a safe and stimulating afterschool environment.
We continue to stay committed to the safety of your children and family by updating and adapting our safety policies per recommendations from the CDC, EEC, and the State of Massachusetts guidelines. Safety is our top priority so thank you for your continued cooperation and patience.
PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY
- Full Time Site Director committed to program excellence and family engagement
- In-School to Afterschool Curriculum Alignment
- Program Offerings located in local Schools and YMCA Branches
- Before and Afterschool Program Options Ages 5-13*, Grades K-8
- Licensed by the Department of Early Education and Care
- Full Day Programming provided on School Vacation Weeks and Snow Days
- Some programs offer afterschool programs for 3- and 4-year-old students
CORE PROGRAM COMPONENTS
- Welcome and Opening Circle
- Homework Support
- Nutritious Snack or Meal
- Physical Health and Wellness
- Hands-On Learning and Enrichment
- Focus on Social Emotional Development
- Family Engagement
- Relationship Building with Peers and Adults
SCHEDULE AND OPTIONS
- Monday through Friday:
Before School* (at limited locations)
Afterschool: School Dismissal – 6:00pm - 5 Day Options (partial week at some locations)
- Full Day Programming Provided on Snow Days, Teacher In-Service Days & School Vacation Weeks
- Year Round Options Available:
- September – June: Afterschool Programs
- June – August: Summer Day Camp and Summer Learning Academies
YMCA TEAM
All YMCA Child Development Team Members are trained and experienced working with children. Team members are trained and certified in First Aid and CPR, as well as emergency procedures. In addition, their qualifications meet or exceed state standards set and enforced by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. Team members are chosen for their experience, education, energy, enthusiasm, and sensitivity to the needs of children.
CHILD PROTECTION POLICY
The safety and protection of the children we serve are paramount to us. We know parents, guardians and the community-at-large place their trust in the Y to do everything that we can to ensure that the children in our care are safe. The YMCA of Greater Boston reviews all prospective members and guests against the Massachusetts Registry of Sex Offenders and prohibits membership or access to our Y’s for individuals who are classified as offenders.
Before & Afterschool Interest Form
