School's Out Program | Half Day & Full Day Care

School's Out Program | Half Day & Full Day Care

School’s Out Childcare

When school is closed, the YMCA is here to keep your child learning, playing, and having fun. As the largest childcare provider in the United States, the YMCA of Reading & Berks County has proudly provided trusted, high-quality childcare to local families since the 1980s.

About School’s Out Childcare

Our School’s Out Half-Day and Full-Day Care programs provide a safe, engaging environment for children in kindergarten through sixth grade during scheduled in-service days, early dismissals, and other school closures.

While you’re at work, your child will stay active, make new friends, and enjoy a day filled with enriching activities designed to keep them learning, exploring, and having fun.

What to Expect

Each School’s Out day includes:

  • Fun games and educational activities
  • Sports and active play
  • Hands-on STEAM projects
  • Nutritious snacks
  • Opportunities to build friendships and social skills

Please Note: Parents are required to provide a packed lunch.

Registration Information

  • Registration closes the Friday before care is needed.
  • Late registrations cannot be accepted.
  • Families are encouraged to register for multiple School’s Out dates in advance.
  • Refunds or account credits are not available for unused registrations.

Minimum Enrollment

A minimum of 10 participants is required for each School’s Out program. If minimum enrollment is not met, families will be notified of any cancellation at least 24 hours in advance.

School’s Out Rates

Session TypeYMCA MemberNon-Member
Half Day$25/session$30/session
Full Day$50/day$60/day

Click Here for the School Age Care Parent Handbook & Required Forms


Mifflin YMCA

Mifflin
9/4/26 - 5/28/27
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School’s Out will need a minimum of 10 registrants per half day or full day to provide care.

School’s Out Program Info:

Location: The program operates inside of the Mifflin Area YMCA

140 Chestnut Street

Mohnton, PA 19540

Phone Number: 610-750-5036

Program Leadership:

Childcare Director Christina Dise   [email protected]

Registration Process:

To register, all paperwork in the parent handbook must be completed and returned prior to the first day attended. Online registrations through our website will also be accepted. Incomplete paperwork/registration will not be accepted and may delay your child’s start date. We will accept registration on a first come, first served basis. Paperwork should be emailed to Jonathan Johnson at [email protected] or mailed to our facility.

Note: If you register online, you will receive an email with additional forms to complete prior to your child’s start date.

HOURS OF OPERATION:

All Day Care- 7:00AM-6:00PM

Registration Fee:

$75 per child Special Pricing for early enrollment open March-August 1, 2026, and all ELRC participants

$150 Enrollment from August 1, 2026, through the remainder of the 2026-2027 school year

Y Care Handbook

2025-2026 School’s Out Rates

Half Day Childcare for school-scheduled half days

  • Member Rate: $25/session
  • Non-member:  $30/session

Full Day for school-scheduled School’s Out days * Registration for these programs are available under School’s Out

  • Member Rate: $50/session
  • Non-member:  $60/session

School’s Out Program (Childcare on School Breaks)

Childcare is available on scheduled in-service days and certain holidays. Register under the “School’s Out” program for these dates:

 School’s Out Days

Care Available

  • September 4, 2026 (Friday)
  • October 12, 2026 (Monday)
  • November 23-25, 2026 (Monday-Wednesday)
  • November 30, 2026 (Monday)
  • December 21-23, 2026 (Monday-Wednesday)
  • December 28-30, 2026 (Monday-Wednesday)
  • February 12, 2027 (Friday)
  • March 24-25, 2027 (Wednesday-Thursday)
  • March 30, 2027 (Tuesday)

Half Days

Care Available After Early Dismissal

  • October 9, 2026 (Friday)
  • October 30, 2026 (Friday)
  • May 28, 2027 (Friday)

 YMCA Programs Closed

No Child Care Available

    • September 7, 2026 – Labor Day
    • November 26-27, 2026 – Thanksgiving Holiday
    • December 24-25, 2026 – Christmas Holiday
    • December 31, 2026 – New Year’s Eve
    • January 1, 2027 – New Year’s Day
    • January 18, 2027 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day
    • February 15, 2027 – Presidents Day
    • March 26 & 29, 2027 – Program Closed During Spring Break


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
7/16/26 6/1/27 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Special Rate
09/04/26
Full Day - Fr
$50 - $60 Register  
10/09/26
Half Day - Fr
$25 - $30 Register  
10/12/26
Full Day - Mo
$50 - $60 Register  
10/30/26
Half Day - Fr
$25 - $30 Register  
11/23/26
Full Day - Mo
$50 - $60 Register  
11/24/26
Full Day - Tu
$50 - $60 Register  
11/25/26
Full Day - We
$50 - $60 Register  
11/30/26
Full Day - Mo
$50 - $60 Register  
12/21/26
Full Day - Mo
$50 - $60 Register  
12/22/26
Full Day - Tu
$50 - $60 Register  
12/23/26
Full Day - We
$50 - $60 Register  
12/28/26
Full Day - Mo
$50 - $60 Register  
12/29/26
Full Day - Tu
$50 - $60 Register  
12/30/26
Full Day - We
$50 - $60 Register  
02/12/27
Full Day - Fr
$50 - $60 Register  
03/24/27
Full Day - We
$50 - $60 Register  
03/25/27
Full Day - Th
$50 - $60 Register  
03/30/27
Full Day - Tu
$50 - $60 Register  
05/28/27
Half Day - Fr
$25 - $30 Register  

Schuylkill Valley Elementary School- School's Out Half Day

Reading
9/16/26 - 6/2/27
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Schuylkill Valley YMCA Before & After School Program

Registration Instructions

Families registering for both AM and PM care must register each session separately to avoid duplicate registration fees:

  1. Register for AM Care and complete checkout.

  2. Register for PM Care and complete checkout.

  3. Families wishing to register for afternoon Early Dismissals would register under School’s Out- Schuylkill Valley Half Days

Program Location

Schuylkill Valley Elementary School Cafeteria
62 Ashley Way, Leesport, PA 19533

Phone Numbers:
During the school year: 484-579-1421
When school is not in session: 610-378-4728


Program Leadership

Shelley Eppihimer
VP of Youth Development
[email protected]


Registration Process

  • All forms in the Parent Handbook must be completed and submitted before your child’s first day.

  • You may register online through our website. Incomplete paperwork may result in delayed start dates.

  • Registration is accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

  • Email completed paperwork to [email protected].

Note: If you register online, you will receive an email with additional forms to complete prior to your child’s start date.


Hours of Operation


Registration Fee (2026–2027 School Year)

  • $75 per child for early enrollment (April – July 1, 2026) and all ELRC participants

  • $150 per child for enrollment starting July 2, 2026, through the remainder of the school year


Program Rates

Session TypeYMCA MemberNon-Member
Part-Time (AM or PM)$20/session$25/session
Full-Time (AM + PM)$40/day$50/day
Half Day$25/session$30/session
Full Day$50/day$60/day

Important Reminder

All forms must be completed and submitted before the first day of care.
Childcare will be offered on scheduled in-service days and select holidays—please refer to the School’s Out registration page for full details. * Care is offered for children K-4th Grade*

School/Holiday Closures – No Y Care Offered

  • Friday, September 4, 2026
  • Monday, September 7, 2026
  • Monday, October 12, 2026
  • Thursday, November 5, 2026
  • Friday, November 6, 2026
  • Wednesday, November 25, 2026
  • Thursday, November 26, 2026
  • Friday, November 27, 2026
  • Monday, November 30, 2026
  • Wednesday, December 23, 2026
  • Thursday, December 24, 2026
  • Friday, December 25, 2026
  • Monday, December 28, 2026
  • Tuesday, December 29, 2026
  • Wednesday, December 30, 2026
  • Thursday, December 31, 2026
  • Friday, January 1, 2027
  • Monday, January 18, 2027
  • Friday, February 12, 2027
  • Monday, February 15, 2027
  • Thursday, March 4, 2027
  • Friday, March 5, 2027
  • Monday, March 22, 2027
  • Tuesday, March 23, 2027
  • Wednesday, March 24, 2027
  • Thursday, March 25, 2027
  • Friday, March 26, 2027
  • Monday, March 29, 2027
  • Friday, April 23, 2027
  • Monday, May 31, 2027


Available Sessions

Date(s) Special Rate
09/16/26
HALF DAY CARE2026-2027 Schuylkill Valley Elementary School - We
$25 - $30 Register  
12/16/26
HALF DAY CARE2026-2027 Schuylkill Valley Elementary School - We
$25 - $30 Register  
05/19/27
HALF DAY CARE2026-2027 Schuylkill Valley Elementary School - We
$25 - $30 Register  
06/02/27
HALF DAY CARE2026-2027 Schuylkill Valley Elementary School - We
$25 - $30 Register  

Sinking Spring YMCA

Sinking Spring
9/4/26 - 6/4/27
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School’s Out will need a minimum of 10 registrants per half day or full day to provide care.

School’s Out Program Info:

Location: The program operates at the Sinking Spring YMCA

4920 Penn Ave

Sinking Spring, PA 19608

Phone Number: 610-678-0484

Program Leadership:

Executive Director- Jesse Whiteman    [email protected]

Registration Process:

To register, all paperwork in the parent handbook must be completed and returned prior to the first day attended. Online registrations through our website will also be accepted. Incomplete paperwork/registration will not be accepted and may delay your child’s start date. We will accept registration on a first come, first served basis. The program will have a max capacity of 24 children per day of care. Paperwork should be emailed to Jesse Whiteman at [email protected] or mailed to our facility.

Note: If you register online, you will receive an email with additional forms to complete prior to your child’s start date.

HOURS OF OPERATION:

All Day Care- 8:30AM-5:30PM

FEES:

2026-2027 School’s Out Rates

Full Day for school-scheduled School’s Out days

  • Member Rate: $50/session
  • Non-member:  $60/session

 

School’s Out days Provided (Care offered)
9/4/2026
9/7/2026
9/18/2026
9/21/2026
10/9/2026
10/12/2026
11/3/2026
11/25/2026
11/30/2026
12/23/2026
12/28/2026
12/29/2026
12/30/2026
1/18/2027
1/19/2027
2/12/2027
2/15/2027
3/12/2027
3/22/2027
3/23/2027
3/24/2027
3/25/2027
3/26/2027
3/29/2027
4/16/2027
4/19/2027
5/28/2027
6/4/2027


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
7/16/26 6/4/27 Online / Front Desk $ 50.00$ 60.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
09/04/26
Full Day-Wilson and Weiser - Fr
Register  
09/18/26
Full Day-Wilson - Fr
Register  
09/21/26
Full Day-Weiser - Mo
Register  
10/09/26
Full Day-Wilson - Fr
Register  
10/12/26
Full Day-Wilson and Weiser - Mo
Register  
11/03/26
Full Day-Wilson - Tu
Register  
11/25/26
Full Day-Wilson - We
Register  
11/30/26
Full Day-Wilson and Weiser - Mo
Register  
12/23/26
Full Day-Wilson - We
Register  
12/28/26
Full Day-Wilson and Weiser - Mo
Register  
12/29/26
Full Day-Wilson and Weiser - Tu
Register  
12/30/26
Full Day-Wilson and Weiser - We
Register  
01/18/27
Full Day-Wilson and Weiser - Mo
Register  
01/19/27
Full Day-Weiser - Tu
Register  
02/12/27
Full Day-Wilson and Weiser - Fr
Register  
02/15/27
Full Day-Wilson and Weiser - Mo
Register  
03/12/27
Full Day-Wilson - Fr
Register  
03/22/27
Full Day-Wilson - Mo
Register  
03/23/27
Full Day-Wilson - Tu
Register  
03/24/27
Full Day-Wilson and Weiser - We
Register  
03/25/27
Full Day-Wilson and Weiser - Th
Register  
03/26/27
Full Day-Wilson and Weiser - Fr
Register  
03/29/27
Full Day-Wilson and Weiser - Mo
Register  
04/16/27
Full Day-Wilson - Fr
Register  
04/19/27
Full Day-Weiser - Mo
Register  
05/28/27
Full Day-Wilson - Fr
Register  
06/04/27
Full Day-Weiser - Fr
Register  

Willow Creek

Tri Valley
9/4/26 - 6/3/27
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Important Registration Information

  • Registration closes the Friday before each School’s Out date.
  • Late registrations cannot be accepted.
  • A minimum of 10 participants is required for each program date.
  • Families will be notified at least 24 hours in advance if a program is canceled due to low enrollment.
  • Program space is limited to 24 participants.

2026-2027 School’s Out Calendar

Full Day Care: 

  • 9/4/2026
  • 9/18/2026
  • 10/12/2026
  • 11/24/2026
  • 11/27/2026
  • 11/30/2026
  • 12/28/2026
  • 12/29/2026
  • 12/30/2026
  • 1/4/2027
  • 3/5/2027
  • 3/8/2027
  • 3/22/2027
  • 3/23/2027
  • 3/24/2027
  • 3/25/2027
  • 3/26/2027
  • 3/29/2027
  • 4/30/2027

Half Days Offered:

  • 10/9/2026
  • 11/2/2026
  • 12/23/2026
  • 2/3/2027
  • 4/14/2027
  • 5/27/2027
  • 5/28/2027
  • 6/1/2027
  • 6/2/2027
  • 6/3/2027

YMCA Closure Dates:

  • 9/7/2026
  • 11/25/2026
  • 11/26/2026
  • 12/24/2026
  • 12/25/2026
  • 12/31/2026
  • 1/1/2027
  • 1/18/2027
  • 2/15/2027
  • 5/31/2027

Program Details

Location: Tri Valley YMCA | 607 Crisscross Road, Fleetwood, PA 19522

Hours:

  • Full-Day Care: 6:30 AM-6:00 PM
  • Half-Day Care: Early Dismissal-6:00 PM

Phone Number: 610-944-6515

Program Leadership:

Program Director- Alec Heckman | [email protected]

Registration Process:

To complete your child’s registration, all required forms must be submitted before their first day of care.

Families registering online will receive an email with links to complete the required paperwork. Registrations remain incomplete until all required documents have been received.

Registration is accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Required forms may be submitted electronically to the Program Director or returned to the Tri Valley YMCA.

Click here to view the School Age Care Parent Handbook and download the required forms.

2026-2027 School Year Program Options & Rates

YMCA MemberNon-Member
Part-Time (One session: either Before OR After School)$20/ session$25/ session
Full-Time (Two sessions: both Before AND After School)$40/ day$50/ day
Half Day$25/ session$30/ session
Full Day$50/ day$60/ day

 

 

 



Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
4/20/26 6/4/27 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
09/04/26
Full Day - Fr
- $50 - $60 Session is Full
09/18/26
Full Day - Fr
- $50 - $60 Session is Full
10/09/26
HALF DAY CARE - Fr
- $25 - $30 Session is Full
10/12/26
Full Day - Mo
- $50 - $60 Session is Full
11/02/26
HALF DAY CARE - Mo
- $25 - $30 Session is Full
11/24/26
Full Day - Tu
- $50 - $60 Session is Full
11/27/26
Full Day - Fr
- $50 - $60 Session is Full
11/30/26
Full Day - Mo
- $50 - $60 Session is Full
12/23/26
HALF DAY CARE - We
- $25 - $30 Session is Full
12/28/26
Full Day - Mo
- $50 - $60 Session is Full
12/29/26
Full Day - Tu
- $50 - $60 Session is Full
12/30/26
Full Day - We
- $50 - $60 Session is Full
01/04/27
Full Day - Mo
- $50 - $60 Session is Full
02/03/27
HALF DAY CARE - We
- $25 - $30 Session is Full
03/05/27
AM CARE (MS ONLY) - Fr
1 / 24 Available $20 - $25 Register  
03/05/27
Full Day (ELEMENTARY) - Fr
- $50 - $60 Session is Full
03/05/27
HALF DAY CARE (MS ONLY) - Fr
1 / 24 Available $25 - $30 Register  
03/08/27
Full Day - Mo
Yes $50 - $60 Register  
03/22/27
Full Day - Mo
Yes $50 - $60 Register  
03/23/27
Full Day - Tu
Yes $50 - $60 Register  
03/24/27
Full Day - We
Yes $50 - $60 Register  
03/25/27
Full Day - Th
Yes $50 - $60 Register  
03/26/27
Full Day - Fr
Yes $50 - $60 Register  
03/29/27
Full Day - Mo
Yes $50 - $60 Register  
04/14/27
HALF DAY CARE - We
Yes $25 - $30 Register  
04/30/27
Full Day - Fr
Yes $50 - $60 Register  
05/27/27
HALF DAY CARE - Th
Yes $25 - $30 Register  
05/28/27
HALF DAY CARE - Fr
Yes $25 - $30 Register  
06/01/27
HALF DAY CARE - Tu
Yes $25 - $30 Register  
06/02/27
HALF DAY CARE - We
Yes $25 - $30 Register  
06/03/27
HALF DAY CARE - Th
Yes $25 - $30 Register  

Wyomissing Hills- Half Day Care

Reading
9/30/26 - 6/4/27
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Wyomissing Hills School’s Out Program Info:

Location: The program operates inside of the Wyomissing Hills Elementary School

110 Woodland Road

Wyomissing, PA 19610

Phone Number: 610-378-4728

Program Leadership:

Site Supervisor- Neliana Rodriguez

Registration Process:

To register, all paperwork in the parent handbook must be completed and returned prior to the first day attended. Online registrations through our website will also be accepted. Incomplete paperwork/registration will not be accepted and may delay your child’s start date. We will accept registration on a first come, first served basis. Paperwork should be emailed to Shelley Eppihimer at [email protected] or mailed to our facility.

Note: If you register online, you will receive an email with additional forms to complete prior to your child’s start date.

HOURS OF OPERATION:

Half Day Care- Early Dismissal-6:00PM

** Full day care on days in which school is closed is offered at the Reading YMCA**

FEES:

2026-2027 School Year Program Options & Rates

YMCA MemberNon-Member
Part-Time (One session: either Before OR After School)$20/ session$25/ session
Full-Time (Two sessions: both Before AND After School)$40/ day$50/ day
Half Day$25/ session$30/ session
Full Day$50/ day$60/ day

 

Y Care Handbook

Program Options & Rates 2026-2027 School Year

Part-Time Childcare

  • Member Rate: $20/session or $100/week
  • Non-member:  $25/session or $125/week

Full-Time Childcare

  • Member Rate: $40/session or $200/week
  • Non-member:  $50/session or $250/week

Half Day Childcare for school-scheduled half days

  • Member Rate: $25/session
  • Non-member:  $30/session

Full Day for school-scheduled School’s Out days * Registration for these programs are available under School’s Out at Reading YMCA

  • Member Rate: $50/session
  • Non-member:  $60/session


Available Sessions

Date(s) Special Rate
09/30/26
HALF DAY CARE - We
$25 - $30 Registration
Closed
10/30/26
HALF DAY CARE - Fr
$25 - $30 Registration
Closed
01/15/27
HALF DAY CARE - Fr
$25 - $30 Registration
Closed
02/12/27
HALF DAY CARE - Fr
$25 - $30 Registration
Closed
06/03/27
HALF DAY CARE - Th
$25 - $30 Registration
Closed
06/04/27
HALF DAY CARE - Fr
$25 - $30 Registration
Closed