Child Care
School Age Child Care Programs
The South Shore YMCA School Age Child Care Program welcomes children in grades K through 6 and gives them an opportunity to participate in activities that are fun, challenging, and developmentally appropriate for all children. The program is designed to create an enthusiasm for learning while promoting physical, intellectual, emotional, and social well-being and growth. Children are offered a variety of enriching activities that include homework time, arts and crafts, active group games, and both indoor and outdoor physical activities.
Children feel safe and supported while learning, exploring, socializing, and simply enjoying themselves. They are provided with opportunities to enhance social development & competence while participating in the Second Step curriculum, a research based emotional learning program designed to prevent violence and enhance communication skills while learning to solve problems & succeed. Curriculum is designed for school age children and focus on identifying feelings, managing emotions, critical thinking, conflict resolution, responding with empathy, and applying all this in a social setting.
Children develop in many different ways and at many different times. We are committed to being sensitive to each child's growth and development. We are also sensitive to those children who are in need of extra support by recognizing individual varying strengths. The School Age Child Care staff work to establish an atmosphere that enables all children to explore and grow.
Norwell Child Care Enrollement Packet
Scituate Child Care Enrollment Packet
Credit Card Payment Form
Child Care Change Form
Mill Pond Inquiry
Playroom, Activity Center & Tot Gym
At the South Shore YMCA, we pride ourselves in providing a safe environment for children. Please feel confident that your child will be well cared for in our Playroom (ages 6 weeks - 6 yrs). This area is a well-child care area and is available for drop-in while parents are in the building.
The Activity Center is a great place for children and/or their families to have fun with focus on the four core values of character development.The Activity Center is open for parents and children of all ages-but children under 7 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian (age 16+) at all times. The Activity Center is moderately supervised Monday-Friday from 3:30-8 pm, Saturdays from 9:00 am-6:00 pm, and Sundays from 9 am-4 pm. Times vary depending upon the time of year. Additional supervised hours may be added for holidays, vacation days, etc.
The Lounge is a quiet place to relax, read, use the computers, eat, or engage in quiet play.
Family Time in the Center is a wonderful opportunity for parents and children to play together in a fun, safe environment with our many age appropriate activities.
