Ozarks Regional YMCA : Child Care

Child Care Programs

Welcome to the Ozarks Regional YMCA Child Care branch. We are the largest provider of child care in Southwest Missouri, serving more than 2,000 kids each day in our Prime Time
before and after school child care program.

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We are certified. We are professionals. We build character in your kids. We are the Ozarks Regional YMCA Child Care branch. We offer you child care when you need it most: before school, after school, on snow days, holiday vacations, during the summer, and even while you workout.

The Ozarks Regional YMCA is the largest provider of child care in Southwest Missouri, serving 2,000 kids each day in its largest program: Prime Time before and after school child care. Not only are we the largest, but we are the best: with over 117 years of experience in caring for kids. Let us care for your kid[s], you won't be sorry!

Our branch is located inside the downtown Springfield YMCA at 417 S. Jefferson.

Healthy Kids Academy (grades K-5)
Healthy Habits—Healthy Kids: YMCA Healthy Kids Academy, HKA, is a pilot program created right here in Springfield that may one day be used at more than 2,500 YMCAs nationwide!

Healthy Kids Academy is a part of the YMCA Prime Time child care program. Eleven elementary schools participate in the program that teaches children grades K–5 healthy habits. Healthy Kids Academy is sponsored by the Missouri Foundation for Health.

Healthy Kids Academy Brochure
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Summer Odyssey (grades K-5)
Summer Odyssey provides a variety of activities to meet physical needs in an atmosphere of social, emotional and intellectual development.

Our goal in Summer Odyssey is to better equip your child for taking on new challenges they may encounter in the upcoming school year. Above all, your child will have fun, cultivate new friendships and have new experiences in a safe, supervised and positive environment. Activities include swimming, arts & crafts, sports, movies, roller skating, mini golf, great guest speakers and more!

2009 Summer Odyssey Brochure and Registration Form
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Snow Much Fun Days (grades K-5)
Does your child jump for joy when school is cancelled? Don't get stressed, have Snow Much Fun! The YMCA will help your child make the most out of their snow days. Snow Much Fun Days is available when the Springfield R-12 School District has a snow day. If school is cancelled by 7:30AM, the YMCA is the place to be for winter fun. Sorry, early dismissal days are not covered.

Cancellation is possible due to low enrollment, so pre-register today to guarantee your child a warm, safe environment when the weather outside is frightful.

Activities Swimming, movies, skating, arts & crafts, games and special activities.

2009–2010 Brochure and Registration Form
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Holiday Adventure Club, HAC, (grades K-5)
It's winter break—do you know where your child is going while school is closed? No worries. Professionals at YMCA Holiday Adventure Club have lots of fun to fill up your holiday breaks.

When the Springfield Public School district is closed, the Ozarks Regional YMCA Holiday Adventure Club (HAC) is open. Students are invited to spend a fun-filled day doing activities the Y-way.

DATES
— Oct 3, Nov 7,26, Dec 26, 29, 30, Jan 1,16,19, Feb 16 Mar 23 –27, and Apr 24

ACTIVITIES—Swimming, skating, arts & crafts, games and special class activities.

2009–2010 Brochure and Registration Form
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Prime Time—What is it? ( grades K-5)
Prime Time is a national YMCA school-aged child care program for children grades K-5. It is a safe, well-supervised program for those hours when a parent cannot be at home. All program sites meet at the designated school location and are generally located in the school’s gymnasium or cafeteria.

Each Prime Time site meets State Day Care Licensing requirements. In meeting state requirements, ENROLLMENT IS LIMITED at all site locations. If enrollment is closed or full at the school you are registering for, you will be placed on a waiting list. Parents who receive DFS child care assistance must apply early.

2009–2010 Prime Time Registration Form
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