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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 after school programs in local public schools and at community sites. Programs are held during after school 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 after school 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 After School Curriculum Alignment
- Program Offerings located in local Schools and YMCA Branches
- Before and After School 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 after school 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)
After School: 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 STAFF
All YMCA early childhood education program staff are trained and experienced working with children. Staff 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. Staff 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/After School Interest Form
Program Locations
Samuel Adams Elementary School
Days: Monday – Friday
Hours: School dismissal – 6:00pm
Director: Natalie Jean | 617-913-0200
Address: 165 Webster Street, East Boston, MA 02128
Altavesta Elementary School
Days: Monday – Friday
Hours: School Dismissal-5:45pm
Director: Nicole Palmer| 617-620-2191
Address: 990 Main St., Woburn, MA 01801
East Boston YMCA @ Ashley Street
Days: Monday – Friday
Hours: school dismissal – 6:00pm
Director: Carolyn Lopez |
Address: 54 Ashley St., East Boston, MA 02128
Avery Elementary School
Director: Erik Bruder Moore| 857-488-7124
Address: 336 High Street, Dedham, MA 02026
Batchelder Elementary School
Days: Monday – Friday
Hours: School dismissal – 5:00pm
Director: Samuel Messina | 781-315-3802
Address: 175 Park Street, North Reading, MA 01864
Bates Elementary School
Days: Monday – Friday
Hours: Before School: 7:30AM-9:15AM
School Dismissal-6:00PM
Contact: 617-413-4303
Address: 426 Beech St., Roslindale, MA 02131
Boston Teachers Union School
Days: Monday – Friday
Hours: School dismissal – 6:00pm
Address: 25 Walk Hill St., Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Burbank YMCA Afterschool
Days: Monday – Friday
Hours: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Director: Rebekah Torresson | 617-981-3139
Address: 36 Arthur B Lord Drive, Reading, MA 01867
Burlington Extended Day Program
Days: Monday – Friday
Hours: School Dismissal-6:00pm
Director: Eric Stirling | 617-721-1525
Address: 41 Terrace Hall Ave., Burlington, MA 01803
Channing Elementary School
Days: Monday – Friday
Hours: School dismissal – 6:00pm
Contact: 857-214-1923
Address: 35 Sunnyside St., Hyde Park, MA 02136
Charles River YMCA Afterschool
Contact: 617-823-4707
Address: 863 Great Plain Ave, Needham, MA 02492
Chittick Elementary School
Director: Adnan Malik |
Address: 154 Ruskindale Road, Hyde Park, MA 02136
Conley Elementary School
Days: Monday – Friday
Hours: School Dismissal-6:00PM
Contact: 617-285-1310
Address: 450 Poplar St., Roslindale, MA 02131
Dorchester YMCA
Days: Monday – Friday
Hours: school dismissal-6:00pm
Director: Sharron Smith | 617-637-0139
Address: 776 Washington Street, Dorchester, MA 02124
Dual Language Elementary School
Days: Monday – Friday
Hours: Before School 7:30-8:25am, After School 3:00-6:00pm
Director: Erica Santiago
Address: 510 Moody St., Waltham, 02453
Everett Elementary School
Days: Monday – Friday
Hours: Before School: 7:15am-9:15am
After School: Dismissal – 6:00pm
Director: Tracey Azor | 617-571-2566
Address: 71 Pleasant St., Dorchester, MA 02124
Fitzgerald Elementary School
Days: Monday – Friday
Hours: Before School 7:30-8:25am, After School 3:00-6:00pm
Director: Tyler Murphy
Address: 140 Beal Road, Waltham, MA 02451
Gardner Pilot Academy
Days: Monday – Friday
Hours: School Dismissal – 6:00pm
Director: Mariela DeLeon| 617-549-8452
Address: 30 Athol St., Allston, MA 02134
Greenlodge Elementary School
Days: Monday – Friday
Hours: Before School: 7:00AM-8:30AM School Dismissal-6:00PM
Contact:| 617-413-2801
Address: 191 Greenlodge St., Dedham MA 02026
Haley Pilot School
Days: Monday – Friday
Hours: School dismissal – 6:00pm
Contact: 617-429-4178
Address: 570 American Legion Highway, Roslindale, MA 02131
Dr. William H. Henderson Inclusion Elementary School
Contact: 617-429-4178
Address: 1669 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester, MA 02124
Henry Grew Elementary School
Address: 40 Gordon Ave, Hyde Park, MA 02136
Hood Elementary School
Days: Monday – Friday
Hours: School dismissal – 5:00pm
Director: William Sheerin | 781-424-7306
Address: 298 Haverhill Street, North Reading,
MA 01864
Menino YMCA Afterschool Program
Days: Monday – Friday
Hours: 2:00pm – 6:00pm
Contact: 781-364-7359
Address: 1137 River St., Hyde Park, MA 02136
Reeves Elementary School
Address: 240 Lexington St., Woburn, MA 01801
John F. Kennedy Elementary School
Days: Monday – Friday
Hours: School dismissal – 6:00pm
Contact: Marquise Bartley-Browne| 617-921-2686
Address: 7 Bolster Street, Roxbury, MA 02130
Kilmer Elementary School
Days: Monday – Friday
Hours: Before School: 7:30AM-9:15AM
School Dismissal-6:00PM
Contact: 617-429-2252
Address: 140 Russett Rd, West Roxbury, MA 02132
Dr. Martin Luther King School
Days: Monday – Friday
Hours: School Dismissal-6:00pm
Director: Cathy McCall-Latson | 617-595-6554
Address: 77 Lawrence Ave, Dorchester, MA 02121
Ethel Little Elementary School
Days: Monday – Friday
Hours: School dismissal – 5:00pm
Director: Kyle Williamson | 857-321-2584
Address: 7 Barberry Road, North Reading, MA 01864
Lyndon Elementary School
Days: Monday – Friday
Hours: Before School: 7:30AM-9:15AM
School Dismissal-6:00PM
Director: Jilda Morrison | 857-301-4715
Address: 20 Mount Vernon St., West Roxbury, MA 02132
MacArthur Elementary School
Days: Monday – Friday
Hours: Before School 7:30-8:25am, After School 3:00-6:00pm
Director: Lisa Cauble
Address: 494 Lincoln St, Waltham, MA 02451
Manning Elementary School
Contact: 617-485-6448
Address: 130 Louders Lane, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Mason Elementary School
Contact: 617-620-9077
Address: 150 Norfolk Ave., Dorchester, MA 02119
Mattahunt Elementary School
Contact: 617-635-8792
Address: 100 Hebron ST, Mattapan, MA 02126
McKay K-8 School
Contact: 617-635-8510
Address: 122 Cottage St., East Boston, MA 02128
Memorial School
Contact: 781-270-1721
Address: 119 Winn St., Burlington, MA 01803
Mendell Elementary School
Days: Monday – Friday
Hours: School Dismissal – 6:00pm
Contact: Sharnice Morning | 617-512-8851
Address: 164 School Street, Roxbury, MA 02119
Mozart Elementary School
Days: Monday – Friday
Hours: School Dismissal-6:00PM
Director: 617-352-9011
Address: 236 Beech St., Roslindale, MA 02131
Northeast Elementary School
Days: Monday – Friday
Hours: Before School 7:30-8:25am, After School 3:00-6:00pm
Director: Shelby McHugh
Address: 70 Putney Lane, Waltham, MA 02452
Oakdale Elementary School
Days: Monday – Friday
Hours: Before School: 7:00AM-8:30AM
School Dismissal-6:00PM
Director: 617-447-3028
Address: 147 Cedar St., Dedham, MA 02026
O’Donnell Elementary School
Contact: 617-635-8454
Address: 33 Trenton St., East Boston, MA 02128
Otis Elementary School
Contact: 617-635-8372
Address: 218 Marion St., East Boston, MA 02128
Riverdale Elementary School
Contact: 781-326-5350
Address: 143 Needham St., Dedham, MA 02026
Roxbury YMCA Afterschool
Days: Monday – Friday
Hours: 2:00pm – 6:00pm
Director: Giselle Johnson |
Address: 285 MLK Blvd., Roxbury, MA 02119
Shaw Elementary School
Days: Monday – Friday
Hours: School Dismissal – 6:00pm (Before School Program Held at Dorchester YMCA)
Director: Daunyelle Morales | 617-635-8777
Address: 429 Norfolk St., Dorchester, MA 02124
William F. Stanley Elementary School
Days: Monday – Friday
Hours: Before School 7:30-8:25am, After School 3:00-6:00pm
Director: Will Whittemore
Address: 250 South St, Waltham, MA 02453
Wang YMCA Afterschool
Days: Monday – Friday
Hours: School Dismissal-6:00pm
Director: Jen Kelly | 617-549-0963
Address: 8 Oak St. West, Boston, MA 02116
Washington Beech
Days: Monday – Friday
Hours: School Dismissal-6:00PM
Director: Taina Acevedo | 617-512-5640
Address: 4560 Washington St., Roslindale, MA 02131
White Elementary School
Contact: 857-844-7862
Address: Bow Street, Woburn, MA 02131
Whittemore Elementary School
Days: Monday – Friday
Hours: Before School 7:30-8:25am, After School 3:00-6:00pm
Director: Rochelle Alvarado Munoz
Address: 30 Parmenter Road, Waltham, MA 02453
Winship Elementary School
Days: Monday – Friday
Hours: School Dismissal – 6:00pm
Director: Michael Templeton | 617-645-4509
Address: 54 Dighton St., Brighton, MA 02135
John Winthrop Elementary School
Days: Monday – Friday
Hours: School Dismissal – 6:00pm (Before School Program Held at Dorchester YMCA)
Director: Nia Israel| 617-620-9707
Address: 35 Brookford St., Dorchester, MA 02125
Young Achievers Science and Math School
Contact: 617-635-6804
Address: 20 Outlook Road, Mattapan, MA 02126
Charlesview Community Center
Days: Monday – Friday
Hours: 8:00am – 6:00pm
Contact: Devin Collins-Ives |
Address: 123 Antwerp Street, Brighton, MA 02134
