Our Before and After School Care program provides a safe and nurturing environment where children can learn, grow, and develop social skills. Program curriculum includes homework assistance, reading, arts and crafts projects, art appreciation, outdoor play, and specialty activities designed to the specific needs of the site. All after school sites include a nutritious snack provided by the Y. 

All Childcare program sites run in alignment with the LBUSD school schedule. Optional Days and Day Camp options are available when school is not in session.

Registration Information:

Step 1: Register in person at the Lakewood Family YMCA beginning April 26th, 2025
            (online registration will be available beginning May 5, 2025)

Step 2: Fill out your participants CampDoc profile (will be emailed to you shortly after registering)
*A Campdoc profile must be completed for each participant being enrolled. These profiles must be completed at 100% before the start of the school year without exceptions.

• All payments will be charged on the 1st of each month.
• If you want to cancel enrollment, a two-week noticed is required.
• Registration is based on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Program Sites:

Gompers Elementary School (AM/PM Care):
5206 Briercrest Ave., Lakewood, CA 90713

This site serves the following schools: Aloha, Bancroft, Burcham, Cleveland, Cubberley, Foster, Gompers, ILC, Keller, Lindstrom, MacArthur, Marshall, Mayfair, Newcomb, Palms, Patrick Henry, Twain, Williams, and Willow

Madison Elementary School (AM/PM Care):
2801 Bomberry Ave., Lakewood, CA 90712

This site serves the following schools: Holmes, Hoover, Madison, and Riley

Carver Elementary School (PM Care):
5335 E. Pavo Street., Long Beach, CA 90808

This site serves the following school: Carver

*Students who register for AM care will need to be dropped off at Gompers in the mornings and transportation will be provided.

PROGRAM DATES

PROGRAM HOURS

RATES | 2025 - 2026 SCHOOL YEAR

Monthly Fee (charged on the 1st of the month) - Rates September 2025 to June 2026. Please note that we do not prorate. Our rates reflect the entire school year, including vehicle transportation, minimum school-day accommodations, and parent-teacher conferences. Separate registration costs apply for our Day Camps and Optional Days.

THIRD-PARTY/AGENCY PAYMENTS

Please follow the steps below regarding third-party payments.

• Agency participants will not be allowed to start our program unless a current certificate outlining the service hours is on file with Victoria Correa at victoria.correa@LBymca.org.
• Once a certificate is received, the caregiver must reach out to Victoria to discuss confirmation of registration and timesheet approval process.
• All fees not covered by the third-party agency will be the parent's responsibility.