• Before & After School Care
  • Grades K – 5
  • Questions? Call 612-230-9622 

Click here for important 2026-27 Before & After Care Registration updates.

The Y Child Care Team continues to plan for educational and enriching before and after school care while taking mindful steps and getting guidance from government, health and education officials. As always, our goal is to provide incredible school age programs that offer safe and healthy ways for kids to learn, grow and thrive.

Please see below for most updated information on our After Care programs.

Overview

Child care provided by the Y is more than looking after kids. It’s about nurturing their development by providing a safe place to learn and develop healthy, trusting relationships. In the Y School Age Care program, we incorporate Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) as an education process for helping kids develop fundamental life skills. SEL teaches kids to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships and make responsible decisions. That makes for confident kids today and contributing and engaged adults tomorrow.

Safety is our top priority. Parents/guardians sign their children into the program in the morning and must sign them out at pick-up time in the afternoon.

Curriculum Areas of Focus

  • Arts/Humanities
  • Homework Support
  • Science/Technology/Engineering/Arts/Math (STEAM)
  • Health/Wellness and Fitness
  • Literacy
  • Conflict Resolution/Social Competence
  • Character Development
  • Service and Global Learning

Location

Malone Elementary School      
505 Campbell Street South      
Prescott, WI  54021

Register for 2026-27

Registration Forms

Paperwork and Forms

Program Dates

Program runs first day of school through last day of school.

Hours

  • Monday - Friday
  • Before School Care: 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
  • After School Care: 2:45 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Monday early release at 1:30 p.m.)

Holiday Closures

Y School Age Care is closed on the following days: Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day (and the day following Thanksgiving), Christmas Day, New Year's Day, and Memorial Day. Release Day Care is available for other days when school is not in session.

Cost

2026-27 Before & After Care Pricing

$19.25/session

Please note that a minimum number of weekly sessions is required to support staffing and program consistency.

Before & After Care schools (minimum of 5 sessions per week required):

  • 10 sessions/week: $192.50 per week
  • 9 sessions/week: $173.25 per week
  • 8 sessions/week: $154 per week
  • 7 sessions/week: $134.75 per week
  • 6 sessions/week: $115.50 per week
  • 5 sessions/week: $96.25 per week

Fees, Billing and Information

  • A permanent School Age Care schedule is required at the time of registration. School Age Care is billed based on your contracted schedule for the full school year.
  • A one-time, non-refundable $50 Administrative Fee is due at registration. You may authorize weekly automatic electronic fund transfers (EFT) on your registration form.
  • Tuition is billed weekly, two weeks in advance of care
  • Weekly payments are due prior to your child attending that week of programming

Child Care Assistance Programs

For those families receiving assistance through the county or other agency, a current Authorization of Service must be on file with our Customer Service Center before fees may be billed to County/Third Party/Agency. Parent/guardian is responsible for full payment until an “Authorization of Service” is received. Include this information on your registration form.

Personal Pricing Plan

This is a needs-based scholarship fund made available through YMCA of the North’ Annual Fund. Learn more and apply online.

For questions or assistance, call 612-230-9622 or contact us.