What is Y-Club?
The YMCA is one of the largest childcare providers in the Greater Cleveland area. Our goal is to deliver childcare programs in a positive environment where children can grow and develop to their full potential. Our before and after school enrichment programs (known as Y-Club) provide safe, nurturing care so you can have peace of mind while you are at work or school. The YMCA of Greater Cleveland proudly holds Praesidium Accreditation, ensuring the highest standards of child safety and protection in our child care programs.
About Our Program
We help hundreds of children every day reach their fullest potential in a welcoming, supportive environment. By incorporating the values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility into all our before and after school care programs, we give children the solid foundation they need to thrive.
The YMCA's childcare program offers:
- Convenient hours
- Nutritious snacks
- In-house field trips
- Dedicated, well-trained staff
- Publicly-funded participants accepted
- Financial assistance for those who qualify
- Access to other YMCA programs
- Strict 1:18 child to instructor ratio
Our Curriculum
Our Curriculum is Second Step, which helps support youth development and build more positive communities through social-emotional learning. Our school age program also offers fun weekly themes that align with Ohio’s K–12 state standards.
The curriculum includes activities to support the following areas:
- Arts & humanities
- Character development
- Social and Emotional skills
- Large motor & Y-Fitness
- Literacy
- Science and Math
- STEM
- Nutrition
- Service Learning Projects.
Financial Assistance
We provide needs-based scholarships to make before and after school programs more affordable. We use several factors—annual income, the number of adults in your home, and the number of dependents—to determine your fee.
Find a Childcare Program
Interested in a before and after school program near you? Sign up for before and after school care at the BASE locations below.
Central Y-Club
Central Primary School
799 Washington St,
Bedford, OH 44146
Ely Y-Club
Ely Elementary School
312 Gulf Road
Elyria, OH 44035
Goldwood Y-Club
Goldwood Elementary School
21600 Center Ridge Rd.
Rocky River, OH 44116
Grant Y-Club
Grant Elementary School
1470 Victoria Ave
Lakewood, OH 44107
Gurney Y-Club
Gurney Elementary School
1155 Bell Rd
Chagrin Falls, OH 44022
Hawthorne Y-Club
Hawthorne Elementary
610 W 20th St.
Lorain, OH 44052
Hayes Y-Club
Hayes Elementary School
16401 Delaware Ave.
Lakewood, OH 44107
Helen Steiner Rice Y-Club
Helen Steiner Rice Elementary School
4500 Tacoma Ave
Lorain, OH 44055
Kensington Y-Club
Kensington School
20140 Lake Rd.
Rocky River, OH 44116
North Royalton Y-Club
North Royalton Elementary School
16400 State Rd.
North Royalton, OH 44133
Pinnacle Y-Club
Pinnacle Academy
860 E 222nd St.
Cleveland, OH 44123
Roosevelt Y-Club
Roosevelt Elementary
14237 Athens Ave.
Lakewood, OH 44107
Sailorway Y-Club
Sailorway Middle School
5355 Sailorway Dr.
Vermilion, OH 44089
Steven Dohanos Y-Club
Steven Dohanos Elementary School
1625 E 32nd Street
Lorain, OH 44055
Toni Morrison Y-Club
Toni Morrison Elementary
1830 W 40th St.
Lorain, OH 44053
Warrensville Heights Y-Clubs
Warrensville Heights Elementary School
21865 Clarkwood Parkway
Warrensville Heights, OH 44128
West Park Y-Club
West Park Family YMCA
15501 Lorain Rd,
Cleveland, OH 44111
Westwood Y-Club
Westwood Elementary
13738 Caves Rd,
Novelty, OH 44072