Child Care
The YMCA of Greater Westfield offers a variety of child care programs; Preschool and Before and After School Care. All of our child care is state certified.
Visit our welcome desk to register for the Y’s Kids State Licensed Before & After School Care registration for the ongoing school year!
Our Before School program runs from 7:00AM-9:00AM and includes games, sports, arts and crafts, as well as homework help. Our After School program runs from 2:30PM-6:00PM and includes homework tutoring, sports, Project P.R.A.L reading & literacy program, cooking, games, arts & crafts and more!
Full day, half day, snow day and vacation day care is also available. Please see our Google calendar for more information along with registration forms on the YMCA website at westfieldymca.org. Children currently enrolled in our Before and After School programs receive a discounted rate. Extended care, in the event of two hour school delays and early releases, is also included in your weekly fee.
To view pricing information, monthly calendars or parent forms please click on the links below:
For more information contact Michelle Anamisis, Youth Development Director, manamisis@westfieldymca.org (413) 568-8631 x306 or Kaitlyn Bruce, Assistant Youth Development Director at kbruce@westfieldymca.org or (413)568-8631 x310.
BEFORE SCHOOL CARE (7:00AM-9:00AM)
Southampton Road Elementary
Paper Mill Elementary
Franklin Ave Elementary
Highland Ave Elementary
Abner Gibbs Elementary
Munger Hill Elementary
AFTER SCHOOL CARE (2:30PM-6:00PM)
Southampton Road Elementary
Paper Mill Elementary
Franklin Ave Elementary*
Highland Ave Elementary
Westfield YMCA (serves St.Marys, North & South Middle, Abner Gibbs, Juniper Park & Munger Hill)
Children are only allowed to attend a site if they currently attend that specific school.
*Franklin will be bused to the YMCA on Fridays for swimming & activities.
BEFORE AFTER SCHOOL FEES 2012-2013
BEFORE AFTER SCHOOL 2012-2013 info flyer
Project P R A L - check out our afterschool program promoting reading & literacy!
State Licensed Summer Y’s Kids Program
Join us for a fun filled summer at the Westfield Y! Y’s Kids is a state licensed program from the Department of Early Education and Care. Our summer program starts at 7:00AM and runs until 6:00PM. The weekly tuition cost includes all transportation to and from field trips, field trip admission, a daily snack that meets USDA guidelines and a Y’s Kids summer camp shirt. Once you are registered a summer packet will be mailed to you with detailed monthly calendars including field trips and theme days, parent information and a welcome letter from the Site Coordinators.
Winter Weather Y’s Kids procedures
Our Y’s Kids Before and After School-Age Child Care program has been in operation for 25 years. We serve children ages 5-13 and currently have over 300 children enrolled in the program. We are located in all of Westfield’s elementary schools, the YMCA and also at the Southwick Town Hall. The program is directed by Michelle Anamisis, a certified state of Massachusetts educator, who had been administering the program for the past seven years. Over our 25 years of operation we have earned the trust of parents, teachers and administrators alike. Here is what some of our Westfield Elementary School principals have said about our program.
“We have been fortunate to have the YMCA offer both before and after school child care on site at Southampton Road School. Reliable and structured, this program offers working parents a safe and affordable daycare. Excellent coverage, responsive supervision through the YMCA, and financial assistance are hallmarks of this popular program. A long record of quality care offers both parents and school personnel comfort in knowing that children are in safe hands.”
Kathy MacLean – retired principal Southampton Road School
“I like the fact that the staff tailors activities to each child, even doing some planning with the kids so that the kids feel they have some say in the activities. The Y’s Kids child care is a great program; the kids are safe, there’s a good variety of activities and the staff is great.”
Leslie Clark-Yvon – principal Franklin School
“There has always been excellent communication beteween the Y and the school. Many a time we have exchanged information with the Y and vice versa, so that we are together able to help our kids and their families.”
Jim Kane – principal Highland School
“When parents inquire about the availability of before and after school care for their children, I can confidently recommend the Y’s Kids program at Paper Mill as an excellent choice, both as an educator and as a parent. My son Luke is a participant!
Susan Dargie – principal Paper Mill School
Read about the impact our child care program has had on the life of one of our participants, Nathan Stewart. Nathan attends the Y’s Kids Afterschool Child Care Program at our Southwick Child Care Site – located at the Southwick Town Hall.
Y’s Kids Child Care Program impacts Nathan Stewart’s Life
Parents go out on the town while the kids are here at the Y! During drop off time kids enjoy working on a craft, followed by fun activities in a racquetball court including volleyball, badminton, games, etc. Then it’s time to head down to the pool with the lifeguards for a swim. The night ends with a movie and a snack. An emergency contact and medical form must be completed by the parent/guardian for each child Check at the front desk for more information. Held the second Friday of each month.
5:30PM – 6:30PM …………………….. drop off with crafts
6:30PM – 7:15PM …………………….. fun activities
7:30PM-8:00PM ………………………. swimming
8:15PM – 9:30PM …………………….. movie & snack
9:30PM…………………………………… pick-up
Child Watch is available for children ages 6 months to 10 years while parents are using the YMCA facilities. It is free with your membership. There is a two hour time limit. Hours are Monday – Friday 9:00AM-12:00PM and Monday – Thursday 5:00PM – 8:00PM.
