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Harrisburg Area YMCA School Age Child Care (Multple locations across Cumberland and Dauphin County)


Harrisburg Area YMCA School Age Child Care

BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL CARE • K–5 • MULTIPLE SCHOOL DISTRICTS

The Harrisburg Area YMCA School Age Child Care (SACC) program helps families bridge the gap between school schedules and busy workdays. As America’s largest nonprofit childcare provider, the YMCA offers licensed before-school and after-school care for children in Kindergarten through 5th grade across multiple Central Pennsylvania school districts.

Each program provides a safe, structured environment where kids can play, learn, build friendships, and participate in activities that support healthy development. Programs follow the YMCA’s core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility while helping children grow physically, mentally, and socially.

At a Glance

Grades: Kindergarten–5th grade (varies by district)

Care Times: Before school and after school

Focus: Safe care, social development, games, enrichment activities

Locations: Multiple YMCA branches serving local school districts

Participating School Districts
Central Dauphin School District

Care Location: Friendship YMCA

Schools Served: Mountain View, North Side, South Side, West Hanover Elementary

Hours: 7:00 AM until school start • School dismissal until 6:00 PM

Monthly Rates (Full Time): $475–$525 members | $595–$655 community

Cumberland Valley School District

Care Location: West Shore YMCA

Schools Served: Green Ridge, Hampden, Monroe, Shaull, Silver Spring, Sporting Hill, Winding Creek

Hours: 7:00 AM until school start • School dismissal until 6:00 PM

Monthly Rates (Full Time): $475–$525 members | $595–$655 community

Derry Township School District

Care Location: Friendship YMCA

School Served: Hershey Elementary

Hours: 7:00 AM until school start • School dismissal until 6:00 PM

Monthly Rates (Full Time): $475–$525 members | $595–$655 community

Halifax Area School District

Care Location: Northern Dauphin County YMCA

School Served: Halifax Elementary

Hours: 5:30 AM until school start • 3:30–6:00 PM

Monthly Rates: $340–$430 members | $420–$496 community

Lower Dauphin School District

Care Location: Friendship YMCA

Schools Served: East Hanover, Nye, South Hanover Elementary

Hours: 7:00 AM until school start • School dismissal until 6:00 PM

Monthly Rates (Full Time): $475–$525 members | $595–$655 community

Susquehanna Township School District

Care Location: Friendship YMCA

Schools Served: Sara Lindemuth / Anna Carter Primary, Thomas Holtzman Elementary

Hours: 7:00 AM until school start • School dismissal until 6:00 PM

Tri-Valley School District

Care Location: Northern Dauphin County YMCA

School Served: Hegins-Hubley Elementary

Hours: 6:00 AM until school start • After school until 6:00 PM

Monthly Rates: $160–$430 members | $195–$496 community

Upper Dauphin Area School District

Care Location: Northern Dauphin County YMCA

School Served: Upper Dauphin Area Elementary

Hours: 6:00 AM until school start • After school until 6:00 PM

Additional Benefit: Full-day care available on Act 80 days and school closures.

Financial Support: Child Care Works (CCW) is accepted and Harrisburg Area YMCA financial assistance is available based on need.

Child Safety: The YMCA prioritizes child safety and trains staff in comprehensive safety practices designed to protect and support every child in their care.

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