After school child care offered at Prescott YMCA; scholarships available

As children transition from summer to fall, the James Family Prescott YMCA, 750 Whipple St., is offering programs to school-aged children throughout the Quad Cities to keep youth active, busy and engaged during out-of-school time. Through a well-rounded approach to youth development, the Y’s program[s] offer[s] activities in a caring and safe environment during the critical hours after school. (Courier stock photo)

As children transition from summer to fall, the James Family Prescott YMCA, 750 Whipple St., is offering programs to school-aged children throughout the Quad Cities to keep youth active, busy and engaged during out-of-school time. Through a well-rounded approach to youth development, the Y’s program[s] offer[s] activities in a caring and safe environment during the critical hours after school. (Courier stock photo)

As children transition from summer to fall, the James Family Prescott YMCA, 750 Whipple St., is offering programs to school-aged children throughout the Quad Cities to keep youth active, busy and engaged during out-of-school time. Through a well-rounded approach to youth development, the Y’s program[s] offer[s] activities in a caring and safe environment during the critical hours after school. Whether through sports, mentorship or academic support, the Y nurtures the potential of youth during the school year.

“One in five children do not have someone to care for them after school, an essential time to help increase children’s success in school,” said Kristie Bandy, child care director at the YMCA. “Afterschool at the Y is an opportunity for families to ensure their kids are receiving additional support, continued learning and a chance to participate in meaningful activities that can inspire children’s motivations and abilities to succeed.”

The Y is committed to nurturing the potential of every child and teen, supporting their social-emotional, cognitive and physical development from birth to career. In the YMCA’s afterschool program youth will have time to work on homework and can also explore teambuilding activities, swimming, sports, science, technology, engineering, art, math and more. PUSD provides transportation to the Y. The YMCA is AZ state licensed and DES Approved. Financial assistance is available to those in need, to ensure every child and teen has the opportunity to learn and grow at the Y.

The James Family Prescott YMCA has adopted a set of Healthy Eating and Physical Activity standards in our afterschool programs that will build a healthier future for our nation’s children by providing healthy environments rich in opportunities for healthy eating and physical activity. Specifically, we will introduce more fruits and vegetables for snacks as well as growing our own fruits and vegetables in our own garden.

QUALITY PLUS RATING

James Family Prescott YMCA Preschool has achieved a Quality Plus rating from Quality First.

Quality First, a signature program of First Things First, partners with regulated child care and preschool providers to improve the quality of early learning across Arizona. Research has shown that children with access to high-quality early learning programs are better prepared for kindergarten, do better in school, and are more likely to graduate and go on to college.

Quality First participating providers work with a coach to assess their programs and implement quality improvement plans in areas that research shows help young kids thrive. After about one year of participation, programs are rated on a 5-star scale based on how well they meet quality standards; a rating of 4 stars means the program exceeds quality.

INFORMATION

For more information about the afterschool program, please contact Kristie Bandy at 928-445-7221, kristie.bandy prescottymca.org or visit www.prescottymca.org.

Information provided by James Family Prescott YMCA.


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