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KIDS WORLD


2023-2024 School Year Registration is now Available

After School/Holiday Program
 

The YWCA’s After School Program, Kids World, serves children 4-12 years old in over 16 school locations throughout Chemung County.  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.

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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 the county.

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  • After School Care available from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm at local schools, YWCA Site 5:30 pm

  • Homework assistance provided

  • Providing quality, affordable care for over 30 years

  • Program licensed through the New York State Office of Children & Family Services

  • Annual Training for Staff

  • Background Screening for all program staff: Statewide Central Register Database Check/New York State Fingerprints Criminal history record check

  • Safe and healthy environment

Kids World Locations

4 school districts

  • Elmira

  • Elmira Heights 

  • Spencer Van Etten

  • Horseheads

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SITES PENDING INTEREST

  • Broadway (pm only)

  • Horseheads Intermediate

    • pm only​

  • Riverside (pm only)​

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  • Big Flats (am & pm)

  • Center St (am & pm)

  • Cohen (am & pm)

  • Fassett (pm only)

  • Finn Academy (at YWCA)

  • Gardner Road (am & pm)

  • Pine City (pm only)

  • Ridge Road (am & pm)

  • Spencer VanEtten (pm only)

After School Program Fees:

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Registration Fee for Programs: 

$75.00 per Child

 

4 to 5 days per week:  

$395.00 per month for one child ($98.75 per week)

$315.00 per month for each additional child

 

3 days per week:

$245.00 per month for one child ($61.25 per week)

$200.00 per month for each additional child

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Full Day Program fees at the YWCA:

Time: 6:30am - 5:30pm

$40 per day for one child

$35 per day for each additional child 

 

If you have a My ProCare account you can pay the enrollment fee through your account. 

YWCA Elmira will be closed on the following holidays for 2023 - 2024 school year: 

 

  • New Year's Day

  • Martin Luther King Day

  • President's Day

  • Memorial Day ​

  • Juneteenth

  • July 4th

  • Labor Day

  • Thanksgiving Day

  • Day after Thanksgiving

  • Christmas Eve

  • Christmas Day

 

Before School Program Fees & Locations:

4 to 5 days per week:

$140 per month for one child ($35.00 per week)

$95 per month for each additional child

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3 days or less per week:

$85.00 per month for one child ($21.25 per week)

$65.00 per month for each additional child

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Horseheads Central School District:  

Gardner Rd., Ridge Rd., Center St., & Big Flats Schools.

School Cafeterias

Time:  6:30 am - 9:00 am

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Elmira Heights School District:

Cohen Elementary School Cafeteria

Time: 6:30 am - 8:00 am

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Enrichment

   KIDS WORLD

     SUMMER

  ENRICHMENT 

2023 Summer Enrichment Fees:

Enrollment Fee: $75.00

  • For families not currently enrolled in Kids World

Full-time (4-5 days per week)

  • One Child - $235.00 per week

  • Each Additional Child - $215.00 per week

Part-time (3 days per week)

  • One Child - $165.00 per week

  • Each Additional Child - $145.00 per week

The summer program fee includes breakfast, a mid-morning snack, lunch, an afternoon snack, and all costs associated with weekly field trips. (Payment is non-refundable if your child does not attend.)​

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Payments are to be made each week by Friday of the previous week.

 

Summer Prepay Discount: 

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PAYMENT ASSISTANCE: Eligible parents may qualify for child care assistance from the Chemung County Child Care Council. Call 607-734-3941.

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Summer 2023 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. 
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Daily snack(s) 
  • Indoor/outdoor sports and games 
  • Water activities  
  • Special projects and events 
  • Cook outs
  • Guest Presenters
  • Summer Literacy Programs
  • Character enrichment activities 
  • Field trips
  • Local Park visits
  • Scientific exploration & experimentation
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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.

Program Session:
8 weeks -
Location: YWCA, 211 Lake St. Elmira
 
Ages: 5-12 year olds Hours: 6:30 am – 5:30 pm
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After Cohesion

KIDS WORLD AFTER SUMMER COHESION  

Registration

​Six Week Program Session:
Ages 5-12
​Program Locations:
Broadway Elementary
Hendy Elementary
Ridge Road Elementary 

Please enroll in your chosen Summer Cohesion site before enrolling in Summer Cohesion Wrap at that location.
Registration begins June 5th.



Child care funding is available for all Kids World Programs. 

2023 After Cohesion Program Fees 
 
4-5 days per week:
​Cost for One Child - $80.00
Cost for each additional Child - $75.00
3 days per week:
​Cost for One Child - $60.00
Cost for each additional Child - $55.00

$75.00 enrollment fee required at time of application for students not currently enrolled in Kids World for the 2023-24 school year.

Payments should be made by Friday of each week for continued enrollment.

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