YMCA Branch Name
For Youth Development
For Healthy Living
For Social Development

Child Care

Early Care and Education Program
Infant, Toddler & Preschool Programs

The philosophy of the Early Care and Education Program is to encourage the maximum development of each child in spirit, mind, and body by providing positive experiences that foster self-esteem and enhance social, emotional, cognitive, and physical and moral development. The YMCA cooperates with the Centre County Local Management Agency/Child Care Information Services to help make child care affordable for all families.

The Bellefonte Branch offers a certified program Monday through Friday from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. The Y recognizes that the early years are for learning and discovery through play. Creative curriculum assists your child in developing language, perception, problem-solving, memory, fine motor skills, and large motor skills. The character development values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility are shared and encouraged daily. Centers include language/literacy, science, construction, dramatic play, sensory, manipulative, art, and indoor/outdoor play.

The general curriculum includes:

  • Swimming & Gymnastics lessons (Preschool)
  • Music and dance
  • Large and small motor skill development
  • Creative dramatics
  • Art experiences
  • Cooking
  • Science and discovery
  • Language and Literacy
  • Experiential Learning
  • Small and large group activities
  • A nutritious breakfast, lunch, and snack are served daily
  • Youth Membership included (ages 3 and up)

Age

Daily Rate

Weekly Rate

 

 

 

Infant
(6 weeks-1 year)

Part-Time

Full-Time

 

n/a

n/a

 

n/a

$185

 

 

 

Young Toddler
 (Ages 1-2)

Part-Time

Full-Time

$37

$41

$160

$180

 

 

 

Toddler
(Ages 2-3)

Part-Time

Full-Time

 

$36

$40

 

$155

$175

 

 

 

Preschool
(Ages 3-5)

Part-Time

Full-Time

 

$33

$37

 

$140

$160

Families with more than one child enrolled will receive a 10% discount on the oldest child enrolled.

Awarded Star 4 from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Keystone Stars Program.

Hours of Operation Monday through Friday 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

 

Heather Heckman, Early Care and Education Director
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814-355-5551

 

School Age Child Care:  Before and After School Care

Excitement! Choices! New Friends! New Experiences!

This and more can be found in our school age programs. We serve children at all four of the Bellefonte School District Elementary Schools from kindergarten through fifth grade. We provide a safe and stimulating place for children to experience supervised hands on activities. Daily activities are designed to motivate learning and creativity in a child centered environment. Children are given the opportunity to choose from a variety of activities that include art, games, sports, blocks, creative dramatics, music, dance, cooking and free play. Homework assistance is provided by the staff and each child receives a nutritious snack. All day care is provided on all emergency closing, in-service days, and school holidays. Care is also provided at Bellefonte Elementary only for delay opening and at all four schools for early dismissals.

The general curriculum includes:

  • Art
  • Creative dramatics
  • Construction
  • Science and discovery
  • Cooking
  • Music
  • Recreational and cooperative games
  • Outdoor games and activities
  • Enrichment activities
  • Homework assistance
  • Free play
  • Experiential learning
  • Youth membership included

 School Age Fees

Before & After School

$75week

After School Only

$70/week

All Day Care

$30/day

School Early Dismissal/Delay Openings

$4/hour

Morning Care Only

$20/week

 

 

Locations & Hours

Bellefonte Elementary School, Grades K-5
Monday – Friday
6:30 AM – 8:00 AM
2:30 PM – 6:00 PM

Benner Elementary School, Grades K-5
Monday – Friday
2:30 PM – 6:00 PM

Marion Walker Elementary School, Grade K-5
Monday – Friday
6:45 AM – 8:15 AM
2:30 PM – 6:00 PM

Pleasant Gap Elementary School, Grades K-5
Monday – Friday
2:30 PM – 6:00 PM

Families with more than one child enrolled will receive a 10% discount on the oldest child enrolled. All four sites have been awarded Star 4 from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Keystone Stars Program.

Heather Heckman, Early Care and Education Director
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814-355-5551