Reliable Before & After School Child Care for Parents

Our Before & After School Child Care program, Y-Club, provides a safe, nurturing environment for school-age children outside of regular school hours, typically at their school.

The program offers homework assistance and engaging activities such as:

  • STEM projects
  • Literacy and reading
  • Physical fitness

Our staff focus on fostering social skills and character development and providing peace of mind for working parents. They ensure children are well-cared for in a fun, supportive setting.

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Raising The BAR For Youth

We're the experts in youth development! Our programs empower youth to reach their full potential by fostering a sense of belonging, realizing and celebrating achievement and cultivating positive relationships. Our YMCA Core Values guide all Youth Development programs, which take place in safe, inclusive spaces.  

Our programs are intentionally designed to focus on our primary outcomes:

Belonging

Youth are respected and welcomed into a community where they can express their individuality.

Achievement

Youth build new skills, and their accomplishments are recognized.

Relationships

Youth form meaningful connections, promoting well-being and combating social isolation.

Core Values

Youth are guided by our Core Values: Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.

Safety

Youth are protected from physical and emotional harm.

Inclusion

Youth receive equal access to opportunities and resources.

“I am an educator and am in awe of all that they do with the kids. I have been inspired by their activities.”

- Y-Club Parent

2025-26 Before & After School Child Care

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School

Hamilton Elementary School
745 Rathmell Road
Columbus, OH 43207

 

2025-26 Weekly Rates & Hours

Before Care
Opens at 7:00am
$50
After Care
Closes at 6:00pm
$63
Before & After Care$107

Discounts

Siblings receive a 10% discount, which will be applied to the second and any additional siblings' Y-Club fees.

Registration Fee

$35 per individual registration

Payments

The YMCA requires payment by automatic EFT with a debit card, bank account or an automatic credit card payment. You MUST receive confirmation and start date assignment from the Registrar before your child attends the program.

 

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YMCA Financial Assistance

We welcome all who wish to participate. No one should be denied access to our program based on their ability to pay. Through our Annual Campaign, the YMCA of Central Ohio provides financial assistance to families based on individual needs and circumstances.

Click below to download an application. You may email it to your Y-Club director or print and bring it to us.
 

Y-Club FAQ

Y-Club programs generally serve grades K-5th.

All Before & After School Child Care program staff meet all Ohio Department of Job and Family Services/Ohio Department of Education staff requirements regarding education, training and experience.

Ohio Department of Job and Family Services/Ohio Department of Education

Y-Club programs are licensed through ODJFS. ODJFS personnel verify 50+ program rules. Licensed programs are inspected before and after receiving an ODJFS license and must verify compliance with state and federal requirements. In addition, programs will also be investigated in response to complaints received through ODJFS.

Ohio’s Step Up To Quality

Most programs are quality-rated through the state of Ohio’s Step Up To Quality (SUTQ) programming system. Step Up to Quality recognizes child care programs that exceed basic licensing standards, signifying a higher level of quality care for children by meeting specific criteria for learning environments, staff training and curriculum development. SUTQ program standards are based on national research.

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Our Central Ohio Impact

44,000+

Youth

Built social-emotional intelligence, self-awareness, empathy, positivity, critical thinking and leadership skills through YMCA Youth Development programs.

50+

Y-Club Sites

Ensure school-age youth have homework help and a meal or snack while parents work.

36+

Years

YMCA Before & After School Care programs have served children in Hamilton Local Schools — since 1989!

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