| YMCA After School Care sets out to give kids both smile-inspiring escapades and foundational experiences that help them grow. Whether it’s exploring science concepts, enjoying outdoor playtime or creating art projects, the Y provides a safe, supportive environment that focuses on learning, developing interests and making friends. We’ve teamed up with Pop Culture Hero Coalition to offer a fun and innovative curriculum focused on STEAM, art, adventure and social and emotional learning. Participants also enjoy homework help, health and wellness activities, sports and games. Daily snack provided. |
All before and after school programs will begin on August 18, 2025 to allow our staff time to close summer camps and attend school year trainings.
Locations
- Big Thompson Elementary
- Berthoud Elementary
- Centennial Elementary
- Coyote Ridge Elementary
- High Plains K-8
- Ivy Stockwell Elementary
- Namaqua Elementary (Students will be bussed to Big Thompson Elementary)
- Ponderosa Elementary
- Riverview
- Loveland YMCA (Formerly Mary Blair Elementary School) serving Peak View students
2025-26 Registration Will Open Early April
Register for 2025/26
Thompson Childcare Interest Form
If you are interested in before school care and you do not see your school listed above, please fill out our interest form and we will get back to you. We must have a minimum of 5 students enrolled to run before school care.
Pricing & Plans
We provide care from 7:00am to the start of the school day and from the end of the school day until 6:00pm. We must have a minimum of 5 students enrolled to run before school care. Late Start Days are included in any plan that includes before school care.
Financial assistance, CCAP, TSD staff and sibling discounts available.
BONUS! Families that sign up for childcare will receive a free family membership to the Y. Memberships must be activatedonline or at the front desk.
Be sure to pay the registration fee before attempting to register online. Y financial assistance participants may register online after their financial assistance has been approved. See our Parent Information page for CCAP, sibling discount and Thompson staff discounts.
Please note: There is an annual $100 non-refundable registration fee per child. Our registration system will not allow you to enroll until you’ve paid this fee. The registration fee is good for all School Age Programs for the school year.
Before and After School Care
Late start days included.
- Full-time (4-5 days a week): $595 per month (Aug prorated: $297.50)
Registration and details below.
Before School Only Care
Late start days included.
- Full-time (4-5 days a week): $225 per month (Aug prorated: $118)
Registration and details below.
After School Only Care
- Full-time (4-5 days a week): $360 per month (Aug prorated: $176)
Registration and details below.
We are not offering part-time plans for the 2025-2026 school year. To accommodate families who need care less than full time, drop-in prices have been reduced. See drop-in options below.
Drop-in Care
| Does your family occasionally need before and/or after school care? The Y can help. We offer drop-in care for children who do not require full-time care. |
| Drop-in registration closes Wednesday at midnight prior to the full week. |
| Find options below and register. |
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School Day Off Camps
K-5th graders will join the Y during school days off for swimming, sports, arts and crafts, outdoor play and tons of adventure. Students from all schools welcome.
Kids Night Out
The Y offers extended care on the first Friday of each month, so parents can enjoy a kid-free evening and kids can have their own “night out.”
NEW THIS YEAR:
We are using a new platform for emergency medical information, medication information and waivers.
Once registered, you will be sent login information from CampDoc to provide us with your emergency and medical information. This profile must be completed 2 weeks prior to your child attending camp. Some medication administration will need additional time to work with our nurse and train staff.
Here’s What Parents Have to Say About Y After-School Care:
“When you are busy and working, YMCA After School Programs are just really helpful. The staff are really amazing to work with and super flexible. I really think after-school care is one of the best things you can do (for your child). They just have so many great experiences here. It’s another layer of play and exposure to a lot of kids.”
— Donna, mom of after-school program participant
Review policies, ePACT, financial assistance, CCAP, care for children with disabilities, the parent handbook and more.
Business Office General Inquiries
Program Registration, Membership Processing, Billing, Financial Assistance, CCAP, Etc.
Business Office General Inquiries
Program Registration, Membership Processing, Billing, Financial Assistance, CCAP, Etc.