YMCA SCHOOL AGE CHILD CARE (SACC)
As the largest provider of Stephenson County before and after school programs, your YMCA provides family-centered, values-based programs to nurture children’s healthy development. Call YCC at 815-235-2467 or Email Jon Heidenreich for more information!
OUR PROMISE TO FAMILIES:
- Specially trained adult supervisors
- Ongoing training required
- Background checked
- CPR-trained and certified
- There is one staff member for every 12-15 children, with a minimum of two staff at each location
SACC CURRICULUM:
- Arts and crafts
- Service Learning and character development
- Science and technology
- Health and fitness
- Homework tutoring
On-site before and after school child care is available mornings from 6:30 AM and after school until 6:00 PM; services are offered at each FSD 145 elementary school. Carl Sandburg and FMS, and Jones Farrar Elementary School child care are provided at the YMCA, with bus transportation provided by FSD transportation. You may enroll your child for as few as three days and up to 5 days per week before and/or after school.
SACC SITES AVAILABLE:
- Freeport
- All Freeport Public Elementary Schools
- Freeport Middle School @ the YMCA
- Jones Farrar @ the YMCA
- Carl Sandburg @ the YMCA
- Dakota
- Polo
- Eastland Elementary – Shannon, IL
- Forrestville Valley
- Forreston Elementary
- German Valley
Financial Assistance Statement
The YMCA’s policy is that no person will be turned away because of a lack of funds. If you know anyone who would benefit from a YMCA membership or program but does not have the needed funds, please get in touch with our professional staff. Financial assistance and scholarships are obtained through a simple and confidential application process.