Before School and After School Care

Childcare for Kids Before and After School

The Y offers youth a path with a purpose. From early childhood to their teen years and beyond.

The destination? A well-balanced adult with character, ambition and social skills. The Y’s life programs are designed to better prepare youth for their future with skills, confidence and social awareness that is needed to thrive on their path into adulthood.

YMCA Before & After School Care Benefits:

• Conveniently located on school campuses and your local YMCA
• Transportation offered at select sites
• All sites are licensed through the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS)
• All staff undergo pre-employment background checks
• We follow OCFS staff-to-child ratios
• Highly qualified staff who receive ongoing education and training

Program Model:

All of our before and after school programs provide a range of activities including:

• Homework assistance
• Structured enrichment activities
• Indoor/outdoor physical play
• Hands-on engaging activity centers for students to explore
• Healthy snacks

Registration for 2025-2026 School Year

• Registration for families already enrolled in the 2024-2025 program will begin on March 31, 2025 at 6:00 PM
  • Any outstanding balances on file must be paid before registering for the next program session
• Registration for new/incoming families will begin on April 7, 2025 at 6:00 PM
  • Do not register before this date unless your family is currently enrolled in one of these programs for the 2024-2025 school year.

Program Begins September 8, 2025

• All programs must have at least 18 children registered to run.

Childcare Billing Questions and Contact Info

Monthly payments for Y Time can be made by automatic draft, cash, online, or by mailing check to Billing Capital District YMCA, 465 New Karner Road Albany, NY 12205.

Please print your child’s name in the memo section of your check. Because the Capital District YMCA processes checks as electronic funds transfers, the check will appear as a debit on your statement, and you will not receive a cancelled check.

We do not mail a bill each month. All payments are due by the 1st of each month. Payments received after the 8th will be subject to a $25 late fee. If your payment is not received by the 10th, your child will be removed from the program. If you have any additional questions, contact the Billing Department at billing@cdymca.org or call 518.869.3500.

Please note, the start of the program is contingent upon staffing.

Registration Instructions:

Scroll below to your school district/region, click to see expanded options by school, and then click on the school program of your choice. 

The link will bring you to Daxko to register. 

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📋 Registration Checklist

• Daxko login credentials

• Name and address of your child’s school

• Name of the school they will attend after school

• Emergency contact information for someone other than a parent/guardian

• Your name, address, and phone number

• Physician and hospital information

• Payment details

We look forward to serving your family and making this school year a great one!