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KIDS WORLD

Youth Programs CHILD CARE FUNDING APPLICATION
2024 Kids World Income Guidelines

KIDS WORLD 2024 WRAP AROUND
SPENCER-VANETTEN

Six Week Program Session Begins Tuesday, July 9 through Friday August 16, 2024 - Registration Packet

FALL REGISTRATION
2024-25 Kids World Registration Packet for September 2024

We are recommending all families check the Income Guidelines below as the Governor has added funds to help support families needing child care.

Elmira and the Twin Tiers
KIDS WORLD 2024 WRAP AROUND AFTER COHESION PROGRAM
2024 Wrap Around after Cohesion Packet
Six Week Program Session
Begins Tuesday, July 9 through Friday August 16, 2024

2024 Kids World Summer Enrichment Packet
2024 Kids World Summer Registration Form
2024 Kids World Financial Agreement Form

​KIDS WORLD SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM

Summer Enrichment Fees:
Enrollment Fee: $75

For families not currently enrolled in Kids World

Full-time (4-5 days per week)
- One Child $245 per week
- Each Additional Child $215 per week

Part-time (3 days per week)
- One Child - $165 per week
- Each Additional Child - $145 per week

The summer program fee includes breakfast, a mid-morning snack, lunch, an afternoon snack, and all costs associated with weekly field trips. (Payment is non-refundable if your child does not attend.)​

Payments are to be made each week by Friday for continued enrollment.

PAYMENT ASSISTANCE: Eligible parents may qualify for child care assistance from the Chemung County Child Care Council. Call 607-734-3941.

Summer 2024 Registration:​
The YWCA Summer Enrichment Program aims to provide high quality care for kindergarten through sixth grade children. The program includes activities which encourage creativity, independence, responsibility and fun. The teaching staff prepares weekly plans which include a wide range of supervised activities. The children are involved in the planning of activities.

Arts & Crafts, Daily snack(s), Indoor/outdoor sports and games, Water activities, Special projects and events, Cook outs, Guest Presenters, Summer Literacy Programs, Character enrichment activities, Field trips, Local Park visits, Scientific exploration & experimentation

All activities are designed to promote positive self-esteem, appreciation and respect for each child's background and culture. The program does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion or national origin or solely on the basis of HIV status. Every effort will be made to admit a disabled child who can benefit from the program and if reasonable modifications can be made to accommodate the child.

Program Session: 8 weeks - Location: YWCA, 211 Lake St. Elmira

​SUMMER COHESIAN INFORMATION

Ages: 5 - 12 year olds
Hours: 6:30 am – 5:30 pm
​​Six Week Program Session: Ages 5 - 12

Please enroll in your chosen Summer Cohesion site before enrolling in Summer Cohesion Wrap at that location.
Registration begins June 3rd.

Child care funding is available for all Kids World Programs.

$75 enrollment fee required at time of application for students not currently enrolled in Kids World for the 2023-24 school year.

Payments are to be made by Friday of each week for continued enrollment.

Before School Program Fees & Locations:

4 to 5 days per week:
$140 per month for one child ($35.00 per week)
$95 per month for each additional child

3 days or less per week:
$85 per month for one child ($21.25 per week)
$65 per month for each additional child

Horseheads Central School District:
Gardner Rd., Ridge Rd., Center St., & Big Flats Schools.
School Cafeterias Time: 6:30 am - 9:00 am

Elmira Heights School District:
Cohen Elementary School Cafeteria
Time: 6:30 am - 8:00 am

After School/Holiday Program

The YWCA’s After School Program, Kids World, serves children 4-12 years old in over 9 school locations throughout Chemung & Tioga Counties. YWCA Elmira & the Twin Tiers makes program excellence, enrichment, and your child's safety our priorities. Quality school programs don't just happen; they are the result of careful curricular planning and creative efforts on the part of YWCA staff members.

As a provider, our goal is to deliver a positive and rewarding experience for every child and to exceed your family's expectations. Our licensed and registered child care programs proudly serve youth in multiple locations throughout the county.

After School Care available from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm at local schools, YWCA Site 5:30 pm

  • Homework assistance provided
  • Providing quality, affordable care for over 30 years
  • Program licensed through the New York State Office of Children & Family Services
  • Annual Training for Staff
  • Background Screening for all program staff: Statewide Central Register Database Check/New York State Fingerprints Criminal history record check
  • Safe and healthy environment
  • After School/Holiday Kids World Locations

    Elmira City School District
    After-school program only
    Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday .. 2:00-6:00 pm
    Wednesday .. 1:30 – 6:00pm

    Fassett Elementary School
    Kids World in School Cafeteria
    partner school is Beecher
    ECSD busses from Beecher to Fassett for the Kids World Program

    Pine City Elementary School
    Kids World in School Cafeteria
    partner school is Broadway
    ECSD busses from Broadway to Pine City for the Kids World Program

    Elmira Heights Central School District
    Before School Program .. 6:30am – 9:00am
    After School Program .. 2:00pm – 6:00pm
    Cohen Elementary School
    Kids World in School Cafeteria

    Horseheads Central School District
    Before School Program .. 6:30am – 9:00am
    After School Program .. 2:00pm – 6:00pm

    Big Flats
    Center Street
    Gardner Road
    Rodge Road
    All Kids World Programs held in the cafeteria

    Spencer Van Etten School District
    After School Program .. 2:00 – 6:00pm
    Kids World Program held in the cafeteria

    FINN Academy
    After School Program .. 3:00 – 5:30pm
    Held at YWCA Elmira
    Finn busses from Finn to YWCA at 211 Lake Street, Elmira

    After School/Holiday Program Fees:

    Registration Fee for Programs: $75 per Child

    4 to 5 days per week:
    $395 per month for one child ($98.75 per week)
    $315 per month for each additional child

    3 days per week:
    $245 per month for one child ($61.25 per week)
    $200 per month for each additional child

    Full Day Program fees at the YWCA:
    Time: 6:30am - 5:30pm
    $40 per day for one child
    $35 per day for each additional child

    QUESTIONS:
    Billing Questions: billing@ywcaelmira.org
    General Questions: frontdesk@ywcaelmira.org
    Phone: 607-733-5575

    

Go to your My ProCare account to pay your enrollment fee and tuition at myprocare.com.

    YWCA Elmira will be closed on the following holidays for 2023 - 2024 school year:

    New Year's Day
    Martin Luther King Day
    President's Day
    Memorial Day
    Juneteenth
    July 4th
    Labor Day
    Thanksgiving Day
    Day after Thanksgiving
    Christmas Eve
    Christmas Day

    ALL RATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

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