YMCA NON-SCHOOL DAY PROGRAMS
The Los Cerritos YMCA offers a non-school day program (following the BUSD schedule) at our main facility in Bellflower when school is out! Your family can count on the Y to ensure your child is having fun in a safe, nurturing environment.
PROGRAM DETAILS
Child Care Operation Hours: 6:30 am - 6:00 pm
CHILD MUST BE IN ATTENDANCE BY 9 AM!
DAILY SCHEDULE
- 6:30am–9:00 am - Drop Off, Activities in classrooms and Outdoor Recreation
- 9:00am–9:30 am- Morning Snack (Provided by Parent)
- 9:30 am-3:00 pm- Group activities: Stem, Culinary, Art, Outdoor Recreation, Rockwall, Archery, and Team Building
- 12:00pm-12:30pm- Lunch (Provided by Parent)
- 3:00pm–3:30 pm- Afternoon Snack (Funded by the USDA in partnership with the California State Department of Education)
- 3:30pm–6:00 pm- Parent pick up, Activities in the classroom and Outdoor Recreation
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- Our rate is a flat rate of $300/weekly or $60/day* when available.
- Child does not need to be enrolled in our After School Care program to enroll in non-school day programming.
- You MUST register BEFORE the deadline through our website or in person. REGISTER EARLY! All registrations will close one week before the scheduled Non-School Day. After registration closes, a waiting list will occur.
- Camp Docs must be 100% COMPLETE for the child to attend the program.
- If you are on a third-party agency- Our Admin team must have all documentation of approvals by your agency (we do not accept copies of paperwork from the parent) to move forward with your registration.
- Medication: If your child requires YMCA Staff to administer medication the medication must be provided in its originally packaging and with a parent signed “Authorization to Administer Medication” form.
- Lunch Policy: Children must have lunch with them upon arrival. If a child arrives without lunch, a parent must take the child to get lunch before the 9:00 AM drop-off time. Otherwise, the child will not be allowed to stay. Please note that we do not accept lunches delivered by parents, Uber Eats, DoorDash, or similar services.
- Late Arrivals: Children must be in attendance by 9am or they will not be able to stay for care. We may accommodate late arrivals only in pre-approved circumstances such as an appointment.
- NO ELECTRONICS AND TOYS ARE ALLOWED IN OUR FACILITY.
WHAT TO BRING
- Morning Snack, Lunch, Water Bottle, Closed-toed shoes (No Crocs), Positive Attitude
The Los Cerritos YMCA requires all third-party participants to have a CURRENT certificate that establishes the Los Cerritos YMCA as their desired childcare provider. If you are approved through a third-party agency, that does not mean you will automatically be enrolled in the programs. You must contact our office at 562.925.1292 to confirm availability and start date. Also, all paperwork must be turned in before starting our programs. All certifications MUST get sent to our main office By the provider, OR your specialist may contact our office for approval. WE DO NOT ACCEPT ANY PROOF OF ELIGIBILITY FROM THE PARENT.
