10 West Parker Ave., Maplewood, NJ • 973.762.0860 • Hours: 7am–6pm

South Mountain YMCA

School-age Care

Grades Pre-K-5th

Maplewood, NJ

Program Features

Location

Age ranges vary by site
Pre-K is only available at Montrose


Programs held at YMCA facilities or partner school sites

Before Care & After Care available (site-specific times)
 

973-762-4145

Tommy Donaldson
Director of Youth Development
Before Care & After Care 

Courtney Labossiere
Associate SACC Director 
Before Care & After Care 

7-Aug-14-2025-07-29-35-6030-PM

Program Highlights

Before Care onsite at schools: 7:15am – school opening (varies)

After Care onsite at schools: school dismissal – 6:30pm

Grades Pre-K–5 (varies by location)

Healthy snack provided

Dedicated, enthusiastic staff

Activities in STEAM, Arts & Enrichment, Character Development, and Social Emotional Learning

Outdoor Play, Recreation, and Structured Games

Quiet space for homework with staff support - 5:00pm

 


 

 

 

 

 
 

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Forms

Schedule Update Form 2025-2026

FAQs 2025–26

Flexible Options

SACC Site Phone Numbers

10-Aug-14-2025-07-30-20-0938-PM

With so many demands on today's families, parents need all the support they can get. That's why child care at the Y is about more than looking after kids. It's about nurturing their development, by providing a safe place to learn foundational skills, develop healthy, trusting relationships, and building self-reliance through the Y core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

Our early learning programs are assessed by Grow NJ Kids, a rating and improvement system that provides training and incentives to child care programs to improve their quality of care.

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What Parents Are Saying

YMCA Parent

"The South Mountain YMCA program has been an amazing experience for my family. I know that my child is safe and supported everyday. The community is unmatched and it I love coming to pick-up my child and seeing her happy and connected to those around her."

YMCA Parent

“I’m so glad I sent my son to the YMCA. I made the right decision. He had a great experience, made friends, felt safe and really learned a lot. He’s a lot more confident now than a year ago. Thank you teachers!” 

YMCA Parent

“Community is built into everything this program does. Each class has its own community, the center has a cohesive and consistent set of values. That results in confident kids. When kids go to school and know they are loved by everyone around them, they have the strength to do anything.” 

Y FOR ALL

The YMCA provides financial assistance to those who may require help covering the costs of child care. Our Y for All Fund plays a crucial role in keeping the Y accessible for children, adults, and families who need support. By offering financial assistance, the Y ensures that all individuals and families can participate in Y programs and services, regardless of their financial circumstances.

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