KIDS WORLD
After School/Holiday Program
2020-2021
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
4 school districts
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Elmira
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Elmira Heights
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Finn Academy (at YWCA)
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Horseheads
After School Program Fees:
4 to 5 days per week
$260 per month for one child ($65.00 per week)
$192 per month for each additional child ($48/week)
3 days per week
$190 per month for one child ($47.50 per week)
$144 per month for each additional child ($36/wk)
Full Day Program fees at the YWCA
Time: 6:30 am – 5:30 pm
$36 per day for one child
$29 per day for each additional child
Half Day Conference days fees at YWCA
Time: 10:45 am – 5:30 pm
$28 per day for one child
$23 per day for each additional child
Registration Fee $55 per year
We do not offer per diem care
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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(12/24/20- 1/1/21)
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day
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Presidents Day
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Memorial Day
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Juneteenth
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July 4th
For 2020-20201, will change each academic year
Before School Program Fees & Locations:
4 to 5 days per week:
$95 per month for one child ($23.75 per week)
$85 per month for each additional child (21.75/wk)
3 days or less per week:
$55 per month for one child ($13.75 per week)
$49 per month for each additional child ($12.25 per week)
Horseheads Central School District:
Gardner Road School Cafeteria
Time: 6:30 - 9:00 am
Horseheads School District students will be bused from Gardner Elementary to your child's home elementary school.
2020-2021 KidsWorld
Registration Form
Signed Registration Form & Enrollment Fee must be received to complete enrollment
KIDS WORLD
SUMMER
ENRICHMENT
2021 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
The summer program fee includes breakfast, a mid-morning snack, lunch, an afternoon snack, swimming and all costs associated with weekly field trips. (Payment is non-refundable if your child does not attend.)
Payments are to be made each week by Friday of the previous week.
Summer Prepay Discount: A 10% discount is granted when paying the tuition in full and in advance with cash or a paper or electronic check. A minimum of 7 weeks enrollment is required to receive the discount. Tuition must be paid by June 18th to be eligible for this discount.
PAYMENT ASSISTANCE: Eligible parents may qualify for child care assistance from the Chemung County Department of Social Services. Call 607-734-3941.
Summer Enrichment 2021 Registration
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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Water activities
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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