Marin

We are dedicated to providing high-quality, affordable child care (K-5th grade).

As the nation’s largest provider of licensed child care programs, the YMCA provides family-centered, values-based programs to nurture children’s healthy development.

Well-trained staff provides a safe, fun and creative environment for your child. Activities may include: homework support, organized sports and games, arts & crafts, cooking, community service projects, performing arts, and science projects. Like all YMCA programs, child care is open to all, with financial assistance available. For more information contact Dana McCune at 415-446-2140.

Child Care Status Change Form

Child Care Admission Information

Billing Schedule & Registration Forms

Ross Valley Kindergarten Form

Fall Registration Night: May 18, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

The YMCA at Brookside Lower will have a registration night for next fall and staff will be available to answer questions. Please note that changes have been made to the fee structure. You may now register for 1 through 5 days. Registration is accepted on a first come, first served basis so don’t miss this opportunity. The last day to register for fall is on June 10th.

Family Night: May 27, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Join us for our annual pot luck family night! It will be filled with great food, a jump house, family dodge ball, performances and more. Please see your site for more information.

Kids Night Out: April 23, 6:00-9:00 p.m.

Enjoy a night on the town and leave your kids with us! At Kid’s Night Out, we will play games, do arts and crafts, eat pizza, and have fun! Don’t miss this event!

Fee: $25 for 1 child and $15 for siblings

Child Care Admission Information

Billing Schedule & Registration Forms

Fall Registration Night: May 25, 6:00-7:30 p.m.

The YMCA at Brookside Upper will have a registration night for next fall and staff will be available to answer questions. This date is scheduled the same night as the schools Open House, so stop in before or after you visit your child’s class. Please note that changes have been made to the fee structure. You may now register for 1 through 5 days. Registration is accepted on a first come, first served basis so don’t miss this opportunity. The last day to register for fall is on June 10th.

Family Night: June 7, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Join us for our annual pot luck family night! It will be filled with great food, a jump house, family dodge ball, performances and more. Please see your site for more information.

Child Care Admission Information

Billing Schedule & Registration Forms

Kindergarten Registration

Open on August 20^th from 11:00am to 3:00pm. Come on by before or after Loma’s Kindergarten Orientation to fill out registration for our before and after school program. Snack will be provided.

Loma Registration is Open

Registration can be mailed to the main office at 1500 Los Gamos Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903 or drop it by Rancho YMCA before Camp ends on August 13^th. Space is limited.

Child Care Admission Information

Billing Schedule & Registration Forms

Ross Valley Kindergarten Form

Enrichment Programs

Enrichment programs allow YMCA kids to have an engaging after school experience. These programs allow kids to work on long term projects and build life long skills. Meets on Wednesday afternoons from 2:15-3:00 p.m.

September 15 - October 13: Origami Club - 5 weeks

The kids will learn origami designs and folding techniques. They will create amazing, different and challenging designs.

November 3-24: Painting Techniques - 4 weeks

The kids will learn how to use different types of paints from watercolors to acrylic. They will work on still life and landscape paintings.

March 9-30: Lego Engineering - 4 weeks

Kids will learn building skills, use technology and create amazing Lego designs.

April 20 - May 11: Dodgeball Camp - 4 weeks

Kids will learn different types of dodgeball games as well as other sports. They will also learn about team work, good sportsmanship and hard work.

Child Care Admission Information

Billing Schedule & Registration Forms

Fall Registration
Friday, August 20, 9:00 a.m-4:00 p.m.

The Y at Pleasant Valley will have a last day registration for this fall and staff will be available to answer questions. This date is scheduled the same day as the schools Kindergarten orientation from 10 am to 1 pm, so stop in for lemonade before or after you visit your child’s class. Registration is accepted on a first come, first served basis so don’t miss this opportunity. This is the last day to register for fall classes starting August 23rd.

Y Kids Night Out
September 2, 6:00-8:30 p.m.

Drop your kids off for the back to school night at Pleasant Valley. Put on your PJ’s and bring your favorite stuffed animal for a night of  pizza, popcorn and a family movie!  The cost is $25 for 1 child and $40 for two. Call the Pleasant Valley site at 415-892-7476 for more information.

Child Care Admission Information

Billing Schedule & Registration Forms

Fall Registration Night: June 2, 6:00-8:00 p.m.

The YMCA at Rancho will have a registration night for next fall and staff will be available to answer questions. This date is scheduled the same night as the schools Open House, so stop in before or after you visit your child’s class. Please note that changes have been made to the fee structure. You may now register for 1 through 5 days. Registration is accepted on a first come, first served basis so don’t miss this opportunity. The last day to register for fall is on June 10th.

Family Night: May 11, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Join us for our annual pot luck family night! It will be filled with great food, a jump house, family dodge ball, performances and more. Please see your site for more information.

Child Care Admission Information

Billing Schedule & Registration Forms

Fall Registration Night: April 8, 6:00-8:00 p.m.

The YMCA at San Ramon will have a registration night for next fall and staff will be available to answer questions. This date is scheduled the same night as the schools Open House, so stop in before or after you visit your child’s class. Please note that changes have been made to the fee structure. You may now register for 1 through 5 days. Registration is accepted on a first come, first served basis so don’t miss this opportunity. The last day to register for fall is on June 10th.

Family Night: June 2

Join us for our annual pot luck family night! It will be filled with great food, a jump house, family dodge ball, performances and more. Please see your site for more information.

The YMCA will ensure that all individuals and families regardless of race, religion ethnicity, configuration, sexual orientation, or gender identity are made to feel welcome.

Our School Age Child Care Program is licensed for children ages 4.9-12 years. Our license also places limits on accepting children with special needs. Please see your Site Director for eligibility. The YMCA Child Care program may accept only “well” children. We have the right to turn down care if we believe your child is ill or contagious. Our child care sites follow a strict NO NIT/LICE policy.

Payments

Fees are due on the 20th of each month for the following month of service. Bank Draft is available. Fees are subject to change with a one-month written notice. Fees are based on a four-week session except for Session 1 which is prorated to the appropriate rate. Program fees cannot be adjusted for absences, teacher work days, holidays, or vacations. A $25 fee will be applied to accounts that are not paid by the 20th of each month. Participants will be dropped from the program if payments are not received by the 25th of each month. If your account becomes delinquent it will be turned over to a collection agency. For billing questions contact Toni Tharp at 415-446-2157.

Late Pickup Policy

If children are not picked up by closing time, a late fee of $5 will be charged for every minute beyond closing time. The charge will be added to your monthly statement: neither financial assistance nor any Third Party Agency will pay this fee. If your child is not picked up after 30 minutes, we will call people on your emergency contact pickup list. If we can not contact anyone, we will call the police and CPS. If your child is picked up late more than 5 times, the YMCA has the right to terminate care.

Cancellations / Reduction of days

All cancellations or reduction of days must be made in writing on the Child Care Change Form. This form can be downloaded from our website, or found on the parent table located at your site. A two-week notice is required. Changes to your schedule may not take place until the next session begins.

Child’s Attendance

It is the responsibility of the parent to inform the child care site of absences and/or drop-in days. All drop-ins must be approved by the Site Director. The YMCA holds the right to terminate care after the fifth unannounced absence.

Sign-in/Sign-out

California licensing regulations require that children be signed in/out by their parents or guardian with a full signature. Initials will not be accepted. Any other adult authorized to pick up your child must be listed on the Medical Release form. Please inform the site if someone different is picking up your child and please keep your authorized pickup list updated. We will ask to see a photo ID if the staff does not know the person who comes to pick up your child.

Breakfast, Lunch, and Snack

The Marin YMCA will provide a light, nutritious breakfast every morning, a small snack each afternoon, and a hot lunch on Teacher Work Days. We are not able to cater to special food requests. All meals are optional.

Medication

Please indicate on your child’s Registration Form any medication (prescription or over-the-counter) that he/she needs. Medication must be given to a staff person in its original container and with complete written instructions.

Behavior Guidelines

The YMCA of San Francisco’s approach to working with children utilizes positive redirection and self-discipline. Staff works with the children using positive reinforcement, preventive measures, and programs that support children’s success. Each participant in the YMCA program is expected to respect themselves, other people, and their belongings.

When an incident occurs, we generally take the following steps:

1. Talk to the child.

2. Remove child from activities, institute a cooling off period, help child compose an apology letter to the victim, help child write letter to parent explaining their day.

3. Call to parent.

4. Insist that parent pick up child and attend mandatory meeting.

5. Put child on a behavioral agreement.

6. Suspend child from program.

7. Expel child from program.