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.

BL Child Care Registration Packet - New Participant

BL Child Care Registration Packet - Returning Participant

Ross Valley Kindie Extended Care Form

Brookside Lower Change Form

BU Child Care Registration Packet - New Participant

BU Child Care Registration Packet - Returning Participant

Ross Valley Kindie Extended Care Form

Brookside Upper Change Form

Loma Child Care Registration Packet - New Participant

Loma Child Care Registration Packet - Returning Participant

Loma Transitional Kindie Reg. Form

Loma Verde Change Form

Manor Child Care Registration Packet - New Participant

Manor Child Care Registration Packet - Returning Participant

Ross Valley Kindie Extended Care Form

Manor Change Form

PV Child Care Registration Packet - New Participant

PV Child Care Registration Packet - Returning Participant

Pleasant Valley Change Form

Rancho Child Care Registration Packet - New Participant

Rancho Child Care Registration Packet - Returning Participant

Rancho Change Form

San Ramon Child Care Registration Packet - New Participant

San Ramon Child Care Registration Packet - Returning Participant

San Ramon Change Form

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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 Marcela Hunter at 415-446-2148.

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.