• Kindergarten - Grade 5
  • Independent School District 196
  • Questions? Call 612-230-9622 

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

Overview

The YMCA provides Before and After Care for children who attend ISD 196. 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

School Locations

Echo Park Elementary
14100 County Road 11, Burnsville
(P) 612 618 7226

Register online for 2023-24

Registration Form PDF

Hours

Monday - Friday

  • Before School Care: 6:00 a.m. – School Day Start
  • After School Care: School Day End – 6:00 p.m.

Holiday Closures

Y School Age Care is closed on the following days: Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and the day following Thanksgiving and Memorial Day. Release Day Care is available for other days school is not in session.

When the School District calls for a LATE START, Before Care programs are cancelled.

When the School District calls for an EARLY RELEASE, After Care programs are cancelled.

When school is CANCELLED due to extreme snow fall and/or poor travel conditions, YMCA Before Care and After Care programs are cancelled.

When school is CANCELLED due to severe cold temperatures, YMCA will run Release Day programs at:

  • Shannon Park Elementary, 13501 Shannon Pkwy, Rosemount, 651-423-7906
  • Oak Ridge Elementary, 4350 Johnny Cake Ridge Rd., Eagan, 651-683-6979
  • Cedar Park Elementary, 7500 Whitney Drive, Apple Valley, 612-720-9831

Inclement-weather Release Day Programs are open to children currently attending YMCA Before Care and/or After Care. Program hours are 7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Cost

A “session” is defined as either before school or after school. The 3-session minimum can be reached by combining a.m. and/or p.m. sessions.

  • 3 sessions: $45.00
  • 4 sessions: $60.00
  • 5 sessions: $75.00
  • 6 sessions: $90.00
  • 7 sessions: $105.00
  • 8 sessions: $120.00
  • 9 sessions: $135.00
  • 10 sessions: $150.00

Fees, Billing and Information

  • A $10 convenience fee will be charged for any registrations made after one week in advance.
  • A non-refundable fee of $50 per child must accompany registration (unless you register within the promotional savings period). You may authorize weekly automatic electronic fund transfers (EFT) on your registration form.
  • Session Fees are paid by EFT on Tuesday, the week prior to each week of care.
  • Late payment fees are applied Saturday prior to session.
  • A permanent School Age Care schedule is required at time of registration. You must register your child for at least 3 sessions per week. You may combine Before and After care sessions to meet the minimum.
  • You may add, remove or switch sessions to your child’s weekly schedule. Changes must be made by Monday, one week prior to care.

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.