KIDS WORLD
The YWCA’S After School Program, Kids World, serves children 4-12 years old in over 16 school locations throughout Chemung and Schuyler Counties. YWCA Elmira & the Twin Tiers makes program excellence, enrichment, and your child's safety our priorities. Quality school programs don't just happen; they are the result of careful curricular planning and creative efforts on the part of YWCA staff members.
As a provider, our goal is to deliver a positive and rewarding experience for every child and to exceed your family's expectations. Our licensed and registered child care programs proudly serve youth in multiple locations throughout these three counties.
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After School Care available from school dismissal to 6:00 pm at local schools, YWCA Site 5:30 pm.
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Homework assistance provided
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Providing quality, affordable care for over 30 yrs
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Program licensed through the New York State Office of Children & Family Services
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Annual Training for Staff
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Background Screening for all program staff: Statewide Central Register Database Check/New York State Fingerprints Criminal history record check
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Safe and healthy environment
Kids World Locations
7 school districts
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Elmira
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Elmira Heights
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Horseheads
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Spencer Van Etten
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Odessa-Montour
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Finn Academy at the YWCA
After School Program Fees:
4 to 5 days per week
$240 per month for one child ($60.00 per week)
$192 per month for each additional child
3 days per week
$180 per month for one child ($45.00 per week)
$144 per month for each additional child
Full Day Program fees at the YWCA
Time: 6:30 am – 6:00 pm
$36 per day for one child
$29 per day for each additional child
Half Day Conference days at YWCA
Time: 10:30 am – 6:00 pm
$25 per day for one child
$20 per day for each additional child
We do not offer per diem care
After School/Holiday Program
2018-19 Fall
2019-2020 KidsWorld
Registration Form
Signed Registration Form & Enrollment Fee must be received to complete enrollment
Odessa Montour
2018- 2019
Registration Forms
Signed Registration & Enrollment Fee must be received to complete enrollment
YWCA Elmira will be closed on the following holidays...
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Labor Day
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Thanksgiving Day
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Day After Thanksgiving
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Christmas Eve- New Years Day
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(12/25/19- 1/1/20)
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day
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Presidents Day
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Independence Day
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Day after Independence Day
For 2019-2020, will change each academic year
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Before School Program Fees & Locations:
4 to 5 days per week:
$85 per month for one child ($21.25 per week)
$68 per month for each additional child
3 days or less per week:
$42.50 per month for one child ($10.63 per week)
$34.00 per month for each additional child
Before School Program Locations:
Elmira City School District:
Parley Coburn School- Drop off at Coburn School Cafeteria
Time: 6:30 am – 8:00 am ECSD students will be bused from Coburn to your child’s partner school in the mornings to Riverside, Broadway, & Pine City.
*New Before School sites this year*
Horseheads Central School District:
Big Flats/Center Street/Gardner Road/Ridge Road Elementary School Cafeterias
Time: 6:00 am – 9:00 am
Elmira Heights School District:
Cohen Elementary School Cafeteria
Time: 6:00 am – 8:00 am
KIDS WORLD
SUMMER
ENRICHMENT
Summer Enrichment 2019
The YWCA Summer Enrichment Program aims to provide high quality care for kindergarten through sixth grade children. The program includes activities which encourage creativity, independence, responsibility and fun. The teaching staff prepares weekly plans which include a wide range of supervised activities. The children are involved in the planning of activities.
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Arts and crafts
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Daily snack(s)
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Indoor/outdoor sports and games
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Swimming
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Special projects and events
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Cook outs
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Guest Presenters
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Summer Literacy Programs
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Character enrichment activities
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Field trips
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Local Park Visits
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Scientific exploration & experimentation
All activities are designed to promote positive self-esteem, appreciation and respect for each child/s background and culture. The Program does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion or national origin or solely on the basis of HIV status. Every effort will be made to admit a disabled child who can benefit from the program and if reasonable modifications can be made to accommodate the child.
Weekly Themes:
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7/1- All Aboard the Summer Train
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7/8 - Go Green
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7/15 - Safety First
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7/22 - Rainbows Rock
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7/25 - Science, Space and More
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8/5 - Nature Week
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8/12 - Funtastic Finale
Program Session:
8 weeks - Monday, July 1st through Friday, August 16th
Location: YWCA, 211 Lake St. Elmira
Ages: 5-12 year olds Hours: 6:30 am – 5:30 pm
2019 Summer Enrichment Fees:
Enrollment Fee: $55.00
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For families new to Kids World
Full-time (4-5 days per week)
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One Child - $170.00 week
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Each Additional Child - $145.00 week
Part-time (3 days per week)
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One Child - $ 120.00 week
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Each Additional Child - $95.00 week