Clay County Y – Child Care

Nurturing the potential of every child and teen

We believe that all kids deserve the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve. We intentionally build healthy, connected, committed and secure youth in the communities we serve.

Do you need care for your children after school? We offer School Age Child Care for grades K-5 from the time school is released until 6pm at 5 locations!

Forest Park Elementary School (also serving East Side Elementary and Meridian Elementary), Jackson Township Elementary Staunton Elementary, Clay City Elementary (K-6th grade), and Ridpath Primary School (also serving TZ & Deer Meadow)

School Age Child Care Rates

Full Time Weekly First Child: $45 for member; $50 for nonmember

Full Time Weekly Additional Child: $40 for member; $45 for nonmember

Part Time Weekly First Child: $32 for member; $35 for nonmember

Part Time Weekly Additional Child: $29 for member; $32 for nonmember

Registration Fee

$20.00 per child

Enrollment Process

Click the link below the register:

https://operations.daxko.com/Online/2065/ProgramsV2/Home.mvc

You can also call 812-442-6761, or visit the Clay County YMCA location. Email Michaela Sinclair with any question or for more information at msinclair@ymcaswv.org

Every Monday – Friday morning, and Monday – Thursday evenings, members have the opportunity to work out while their little ones are in the safe care of our experiences child watch staff. Child watch is offered to ages 6 weeks – 6 years for free to family memberships.

Monday – Friday morning 8:30am-11:00am

Monday – Thursday evening 5:00-8:00pm

During Spring Break, the Clay County YMCA offers youth, grades K – 8, fun and unique experiences with an opportunity to explore the outdoors, meet new friends, discover new interests, and create memories that last a lifetime. Contact Clay County Y to reserve your spot today: 812-442-6761

Dates: March 23-27

The cost for a full time camper (3-5 days) is

$90.00 a week for members, $105.00 a week for non-members. Daily pricing is available.

What a great summer at YMCA Day Camp! During camp we seek to fight summer learning loss and childhood obesity while providing fun activities, character development, field trips and more for kids all summer long.

The camp cost includes breakfast, lunch, snacks, swimming, field trips, educational enrichment opportunities and many more summer activities. Once you complete the registration form and submit it along with the non-refundable registration fee, we will be able to reserve a space for your child!

Contact: Michaela Sinclair if you have any questions at msinclair@ymcaswv.org.

Children grades K-6 are welcome to the YMCA for festive fall fun, STEM learning, crafts and more during Fall Break Care!

Care is offered from 6am-6pm.

Cost: $25/day, $90/week for members ($75/week for additional children); $105 nonmembers ($90 additional children)

Clay Community Schools fall breaks October 14-18.

Register today by calling 812-442-6761. Scholarships will be available to those who qualify up to 50%.

At the Y, we care about the health and well being of our community. Our goal is that no one be turned away from the Y due to limited income. If you feel that you might qualify for assistance, please complete the form below and return it with documentation of your household income. Those that qualify will be eligible for either 50% or 75% off membership and programs like School Age Child care, Summer Day Camp and youth Sports. Applications for assistance can take up to 14 days to process.