Afterschool
Childcare

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Hours of Operation
Our Afterschool program is open each day from school dismissal until 6:00 p.m. A late fee is charged per child picked up after the last pickup time. The late fee is $5 for the first 10 minutes past pickup time and $1 for each additional minute after that.

Dates of Operation
August 8, 2024 – May 22, 2025
*The program will not operate during emergency early release days or temporary school closures.

Ages
Students in grades K-8th

Cost (2024/2025 school year)
$216 per month per child
*Please note our monthly rate is based on a yearly rate, and months with shorter weeks are not prorated.

Program fees are calculated based on approved school calendars – fees are not prorated for scheduled school holidays, teacher work days, or general absences. Our monthly rate is based on a weekly rate x 36 weeks of school divided into 10 equal monthly payments. Afterschool payments are made using a monthly bank draft. Payments are due on the 1st of the month.

Financial Assistance
The YMCA of Greater Birmingham is committed to ensuring everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive regardless of their ability to pay full fees. Financial Assistance removes financial barriers to accessing Y facilities, programs, and services. Awards are given on a first-come-first-come basis. To apply, please click HERE. If your family has previously been approved for YMCA Financial Assistance for membership or another program please contact us at childcare@ymcabham.org.

Registration
There is a $79 registration fee plus a $75 deposit due at the time of registration. The $75 deposit will be applied to your first month. Registration fees are non-refundable. Deposits are refundable if they are canceled at least two weeks in advance. Click on your child’s school below to register. Click HERE for instructions on how to register.

Edgewood Elementary
Hall-Kent Elementary
Homewood Middle
Shades Cahaba Elementary

Cancellation Policy
If a parent wishes to cancel any month or week of Afterschool Childcare, a two (2) week advance written notice is required. No refunds or credits will be issued for requests not meeting the 2-week notice, and the monthly/weekly balance will be considered due. Please email our Member Account Service team at childcare@ymcabham.org to submit cancellations.

The Y requires continuous registration for the entire school year to maintain a spot in the program. The YMCA cannot accommodate requests for temporary breaks in service/payment during the school year. Requests to cancel an Afterschool Care service period will cancel all future service periods/months remaining in the school year beyond the 2-week required notification. If parents choose to cancel under these terms, they may re-register when ready to return to the program as space allows.

Contact

Briana Williams | Area Youth Development Director  | bwilliams@ymcabham.org
Account and Billing Questions | childcare@ymcabham.org

*Please always copy your school’s area director when emailing your Site Directors.

Registration for the 2024-25 school year will open on April 22, 2024, at 9 a.m.

Hours of Operation
Our Afterschool program is open each day from school dismissal until 6:00 p.m. A late fee is charged per child picked up after the last pickup time. The late fee is $5 for the first 10 minutes past pickup time and $1 for each additional minute thereafter.

Dates of Operation
August 12, 2024- May 22, 2025
Please note our start date is the Monday AFTER school starts this school year. *The program will not operate during emergency early release days or temporary school closures.

Ages
Students in grades K-5th
Students enrolled in 1st Class PreK are eligible to attend. Pre-K children are only eligible to attend afterschool care during the school year due to DHR regulations.

Cost (2024-2025 school year)
►$292 per month per child; $267 each additional child 

Program fees are calculated based on approved school calendars – fees are not prorated for scheduled school holidays, teacher work days, or general absences. Our monthly rate is based on a weekly rate x 36 weeks of school divided into 10 equal monthly payments. Afterschool payments are made using a monthly bank draft. Payments are due on the 1st of the month.

Financial Assistance
The YMCA of Greater Birmingham is committed to ensuring everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive regardless of their ability to pay full fees. Financial Assistance removes financial barriers to accessing Y facilities, programs, and services. Awards are given on a first-come-first-come basis. To apply, please click HERE. If your family has previously been approved for YMCA Financial Assistance for membership or another program please contact us at childcare@ymcabham.org.

Registration
There is a $79 registration fee plus a $75 deposit due at the time of registration. The $75 deposit will be applied to your first month. Registration fees are non-refundable. Deposits are refundable if they are canceled at least two weeks in advance. Click on your child’s school/grade to register. Click HERE for instructions on how to register.

Cancellation Policy

If a parent wishes to cancel any month or week of Afterschool Childcare, two (2) weeks’ advance written notice is required. No refunds or credits will be issued for requests not meeting the two-week notice, and the monthly/weekly balance will be considered due. Please email our Member Account Service team at childcare@ymcabham.org to submit cancellations.

The Y requires continuous registration for the entire School Year to maintain a spot in the program. The YMCA cannot accommodate requests for temporary breaks in service/payment during the school year. Requests to cancel a service period of Afterschool Care will cancel all future service periods/months remaining in the school year beyond the 2-week required notification. If parents choose to cancel under these terms, they may re-register when they are ready to return to the program as space allows.

Contact
Gabby Tyson | Area Director | gtyson@ymcabham.org
serving: Riverchase and Greystone

Wendy Ayers | Area Director | wayers@ymcabham.org
serving: Brock’s Gap, Deer Valley, Green Valley, Gwin, South Shades Crest, Trace Crossings

Briana Williams  | Area Director | bwilliams@ymcabham.org
serving:  Bluff Park, Homewood Schools

Jailyn Hale  | Area Director | jhale@ymcabham.org
serving:  Rocky Ridge, Shades Mountain, Trussville Schools

*Please always copy the Area Director when emailing Site Directors.

Billing & Online Account Questions: childcare@ymcabham.org

Registration for the 2024-25 school year will open on May 13, 2024, at 9am.

We will be in a temporary location for the 24-25 school year due to ongoing construction at the Northeast YMCA. Details are below.

Temporary Location
First Baptist Church of Zion City
1104 Gene Reed Road
Birmingham, AL 35235

Hours of Operation
Our Afterschool program is open each day from school dismissal until 6:00 p.m. A late fee is charged per child picked up after the last pickup time. The late fee is $5 for the first 10 minutes past pickup time and $1 for each additional minute thereafter.

Dates of Operation
Birmingham City Schools | August 5, 2024 – May 30, 2024
Jefferson County Schools | August 8, 2024 – May 22, 2024
*The program will not operate during emergency early release days or temporary school closures.

Ages
Students in grades K-8

Cost (2024-25 school year)

$56 per child per week
Payments will be made through a draft system, and payment is due Friday before the week of service. Program fees are calculated based on approved school calendars – fees are not prorated for scheduled school holidays, teacher work days, or general absences.

We accept Childcare Central.  Please contact us at childcare@ymcabham.org for information on how to register.

Financial Assistance
The YMCA of Greater Birmingham is committed to ensuring everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive regardless of their ability to pay full fees. Financial Assistance removes financial barriers to accessing Y facilities, programs, and services. Awards are given on a first-come-first-come basis. To apply, please click HERE. If your family has previously been approved for YMCA Financial Assistance for membership or another program please contact us at childcare@ymcabham.org.

Registration
A $25 registration fee per child is due at the time of registration. Registration fees are non-refundable. Click on your child’s school to register. Click HERE for instructions on how to register.

Centerpoint Elementary
Chalkville Elementary
Cornerstone Middle
Erwin Intermediate
Huffman Academy
Huffman Middle
Martha Gaskins
Sun Valley
Smith Middle
WJ Christian

Cancellation Policy
If a parent wishes to cancel any month or week of Afterschool Academy, Two (2) Weeks’ advance written notice is required. No refunds or credits will be issued for requests not meeting the two-week notice, and the monthly/weekly balance will be considered due. Please email our Member Account Service team at childcare@ymcabham.org to submit cancellations.

Due to limited bus capacity, the Y requires continuous registration for the entire School Year to maintain a spot in the program. The YMCA cannot accommodate requests for temporary breaks in service/payment during the school year. Requests to cancel a service period of Afterschool Care will cancel all future service periods/months remaining in the school year beyond the 2-week required notification. If parents choose to cancel under these terms,  they may re-register when ready to return to the program as space allows.

Contact
General Information:  Micah Hudson | mhudson@ymcabham.org
Billing & Online Account Questions: childcare@ymcabham.org

Registration for the 2024-25 school year will open on May 13, 2024 at 9am.

Hours of Operation
Our Afterschool program is open each day from school dismissal until 6:00 p.m. A late fee is charged per child picked up after the last pickup time. The late fee is $5 for the first 10 minutes past pickup time and $1 for each additional minute thereafter.

Dates of Operation
Pelham City Schools | August 8, 2024 – May 22, 2025
The program will not operate on emergency early release days or during temporary school closures.

Ages
Students in grades K-5

Cost (2024/25 school year)
YMCA Members | $199/month
Non-Members | $287/month

Program fees are calculated based on approved school calendars – fees are not prorated for scheduled school holidays, teacher work days, or general absences. Our monthly rate is based on a weekly rate x 36 weeks of school divided into 10 equal monthly payments. Afterschool payments are made using a monthly bank draft. Payments are due on the 1st of the month. 

Financial Assistance
The YMCA of Greater Birmingham is committed to ensuring everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive regardless of their ability to pay full fees. Financial Assistance removes financial barriers to accessing Y facilities, programs, and services. Awards are given on a first-come-first-come basis. To apply, please click HERE. If your family has previously been approved for YMCA Financial Assistance for membership or another program please contact us at childcare@ymcabham.org.

Registration
There is a $79 registration fee plus a $75 deposit due at the time of registration. The $75 deposit will be applied to your first month. Registration fees are non-refundable, but deposits are refundable if canceled at least two weeks in advance. Click on your child’s school to register. Click HERE for instructions on how to register.

Pelham Oaks
Pelham Ridge

Cancellation Policy
If a parent wishes to cancel any month or week of Afterschool Childcare, two (2) weeks’ advance written notice is required. No refunds or credits will be issued for requests not meeting the two-week notice, and the monthly/weekly balance will be considered due. Please email our Member Account Service team at childcare@ymcabham.org to submit cancellations.

Due to limited bus capacity, the Y requires continuous registration for the entire School Year to maintain a spot in the program. The YMCA cannot accommodate requests for temporary breaks in service/payment during the school year. Requests to cancel a service period of Afterschool Care will cancel all future service periods/months remaining in the school year beyond the 2-week required notification. If parents cancel under these terms, they may re-register when ready to return to the program as space allows.

Contact
Family Life Director: Gabby Tyson | gtyson@ymcabham.org
Billing & Online Account Questions: childcare@ymcabham.org

Registration for the 2024-25 school year will open on April 29, 2024, at 9 a.m.

Hours of Operation
Our Afterschool program is open each day from school dismissal until 6:00 p.m. A late fee is charged per child picked up after the last pickup time. The late fee is $5 for the first 10 minutes past pickup time and $1 for each additional minute thereafter.

Dates of Operation
August 7, 2024 – May 22, 2025
*The program will not operate on emergency early release days or school holidays.

Ages
Students in grades K-5th

Cost (2024-2025 school year)
$199 per child per month
$174 for each additional child per month

Program fees are calculated based on approved school calendars – fees are not prorated for scheduled school holidays, teacher work days, or general absences. Our monthly rate is based on a weekly rate x 36 weeks of school divided into 10 equal monthly payments. Afterschool payments are made using a monthly bank draft. Payments are due on the 1st of the month.

Financial Assistance
The YMCA of Greater Birmingham is committed to ensuring everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive regardless of their ability to pay full fees. Financial Assistance removes financial barriers to accessing Y facilities, programs, and services. Awards are given on a first-come-first-come basis. To apply, please click HERE. If your family has previously been approved for YMCA Financial Assistance for membership or another program please contact us at childcare@ymcabham.org.

Registration
There is a $49 registration fee plus a $75 deposit due at the time of registration. The $75 deposit will be applied to your first month. Registration fees are non-refundable, but deposits are refundable if they are canceled at least two weeks in advance. Click on your child’s school to register. Click HERE for instructions on how to register.

Cahaba Elementary
Magnolia Elementary
Paine Elementary

Cancellation Policy
If a parent wishes to cancel any month or week of Afterschool Childcare, two (2) weeks’ advance written notice is required. No refunds or credits will be issued for requests not meeting the two-week notice, and the monthly/weekly balance will be considered due. Please email our Member Account Service team at childcare@ymcabham.org to submit cancellations.

Due to limited bus capacity, the Y requires continuous registration for the entire School Year to maintain a spot in the program. The YMCA cannot accommodate requests for temporary breaks in service/payment during the school year. Requests to cancel a service period of Afterschool Care will cancel all future service periods/months remaining in the school year beyond the 2-week required notification. If parents choose to cancel under these terms, they may re-register when ready to return to the program as space allows.

CONTACT

Area Director | Jailyn Hale | jhale@ymcabham.org

*Please always copy your school’s area director when emailing your Site Directors.

Billing & Online Account Questions: childcare@ymcabham.org

Registration for the 2024-25 school year will open on May 13, 2024 at 9am.

Hours of Operation
Our Afterschool program is open each day from school dismissal until 6:00 p.m. A late fee is charged per child picked up after the last pickup time. The late fee is $5 for the first 10 minutes past pickup time and $1 for each additional minute thereafter.

Dates of Operation
Birmingham City Schools | August 5, 2024 – June 4, 2025
*The program will not operate on emergency early release days or during temporary school closures.

Ages
Students in grades K-8

Cost (2024-25 school year)

$56 per child per week
Payments will be made through a draft system, and payment is due Friday before the week of service. Program fees are calculated based on approved school calendars – fees are not prorated for scheduled school holidays, teacher work days, or general absences.

We accept Childcare Central. Please contact us at childcare@ymcabham.org for information on how to register.

Financial Assistance
The YMCA of Greater Birmingham is committed to ensuring everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive regardless of their ability to pay full fees. Financial Assistance removes financial barriers to accessing Y facilities, programs, and services. Awards are given on a first-come-first-come basis. To apply, please click HERE. If your family has previously been approved for YMCA Financial Assistance for membership or another program please contact us at childcare@ymcabham.org.

Registration
A $25 registration fee per child is due at the time of registration. Registration fees are non-refundable. Click on your child’s school to register. Click HERE for instructions on how to register.

Glen Iris Elementary
Epic Elementary
Phillips Academy

Cancellation Policy
If a parent wishes to cancel any month or week of Afterschool Childcare, two (2) weeks’ advance written notice is required. No refunds or credits will be issued for requests not meeting the two-week notice, and the monthly/weekly balance will be considered due. Please email our Member Account Service team at childcare@ymcabham.org to submit cancellations.

Due to limited bus capacity, the Y requires continuous registration for the entire School Year to maintain a spot in the program. The YMCA cannot accommodate requests for temporary breaks in service/payment during the school year. Requests to cancel a service period of Afterschool Care will cancel all future service periods/months remaining in the school year beyond the 2-week required notification. If parents choose to cancel under these terms, they may re-register when they are ready to return to the program as space allows.

Contact
General Information: Kawanna Brickler | kbrickler@ymcabham.org
Billing & Online Account Questions: childcare@ymcabham.org