Childcare available in case of teacher walkouts
Several Yuma County child care centers are preparing to see an increase in children in the event of a teacher strike statewide this Thursday.
Here is a list of resources for area parents when it comes to alternative child care and activity options:
The Valley of the Sun YMCA
The Valley of the Sun YMCA is committed to providing quality childcare for families requiring this service through designated regional care centers in the event of a teacher walkout this week. There is a fee for these services, with varying rates for YMCA members and non-members. However, as a nonprofit organization, the YMCA will never turn anyone away for their inability to pay. Financial assistance is available for this drop-in program.
ENROLLMENT:
Daily fees will be charged at a member/non-member rates according to pricing tier:
Yuma: $30 Member / $50 Non-Member Somerton Youth Center: $5 Current before/after school participants will receive an additional $10 discount per day (does not apply to the Somerton Youth Center pricing)
They will offer before/after school for additional days of school added to the school year.
Financial aid is available to families already approved. New applicants will need to apply. Please work with branch teams to expedite applications as needed.
For licensed programs, parents will need to complete a registration form and emergency/immunization form to enroll.
To download the Yuma Family YMCA drop-in form, click here. For the YMCA Somerton Youth Center, click here.
The Treehouse Kids Club
The Treehouse Kids Club offers hourly drop-in, full-time childcare, part-time childcare and preschool for first-time students ages one through 12. First-time students require a $15 dollar registration fee. Daycare is $9 per hour.
Big Red Barn Preschool Yuma
According to the Big Red Barn’s Facebook page:
“In support of Arizona teachers the BRB is open to all siblings of our current students free of charge for the duration of the school closures. Please let the office know by Wednesday if your children will be attending the BRB so we can plan accordingly.”
Please feel free to call (928) 783-3815 or email brbpreschoolyuma@gmail.com with any questions.
Yuma Shorin Ryu Karate (JYSK)
1380 South Ave, Suite B, Yuma, AR 85364
Yuma Shorin Ryu Karate is offering day camps for all ages.
8 A.M. -11 A.M. — $30 per child
12 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. — $30 per child
Learn more at http://www.yumashorinryukarate.com or contact Francisco Aguilar at 928-502-0210.
The Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona
This organization will be helping Girl Scout families in Yuma Counties for childcare Thursday.
Yuma County Registration: http://bit.ly/2HN5axh
Girl Scout Resource Center, 1950 W 3rd St in Yuma
Capacity: 50 children
Please contact Emilie at ecortez@girlscoutssoaz.org in Yuma for further questions.
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