Our Before Care program provides families with a convenient, reliable option for early morning childcare. Designed for students attending Allen W. Roberts and Salt Brook Schools in New Providence, families can drop off their children as early as 7:00 AM, Monday through Friday, during the school year. Kids are safely supervised and enjoy a calm, supportive environment before being released to their classrooms at the school bell. With locations at both the Berkeley Heights YMCA Child Care Center and both New Providence Schools, this program offers flexible options and is open to children ages 4 to 11. Registration is free for YMCA members, and spots are limited—early enrollment is encouraged!
The Berkeley Heights YMCA After Care program provides a safe, engaging space for children in Kindergarten through 5th grade to unwind, learn, and play after the school day ends. Students are transported from their local schools to the Y on both full and half days, where they participate in a variety of activities including structured recreation, outdoor play, quiet homework time, and snack. Our caring staff create a supportive environment that promotes social growth and academic support. For families seeking care on full school days without transportation, our Beyond the Bell program offers an on-site option at select schools. With flexible options and no monthly cost for YMCA members, our program makes high-quality after school care accessible and enriching for all.
The Beyond the Bell programs offer flexible, enriching childcare solutions that align with local school schedules to support working parents. These on-site programs provide before school care, after school care, and holiday care options directly at your child’s school, making it a convenient and trusted choice for families.
GRADES SERVED:
K–2
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3–5
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GRADES SERVED:
3–5
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GRADES SERVED:
K–2
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Provides care during school vacation days for students enrolled in Beyond the Bell programs, subject to capacity.
Please note: An active Summit Area YMCA membership is required to register for any childcare or summer camp programs. If you do not have a family membership, a youth membership (for ages 12 and under) may be purchased for each child billed annually at $110 per year/per child. If you had a membership previously and are having trouble reactivating it, please complete the membership change request form.
| PROGRAM | 5 Days | 4 Days | 3 Days | 2 Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before Care | $230.00 | $215.00 | $195.00 | $175.00 |
| Aftercare w/Holiday Care – BH Y Site | $790.00 | $760.00 | $725.00 | $675.00 |
| Aftercare – BH Y Site | $705.00 | $680.00 | $645.00 | $610.00 |
| Aftercare – Offsite Beyond the Bell BH & NP | $585.00 | $550.00 | $515.00 | $475.00 |
| Aftercare – Offsite Beyond the Bell BH & NP w/Holiday Care | $695.00 | $630.00 | $595.00 | $545.00 |
| Extended Hours BH Y Site Only 6:00 – 6:30 pm | $110.00 | $105.00 | $100.00 | $95.00 |
| Before Care and Aftercare Combo | $30 off | $20 off | $10 off | No Discount |
| Additional Daily Fees | Amount |
|---|---|
| Before Care Drop In | $40.00 |
| Additional Day Aftercare | $50.00 |
| Holiday Care | $115.00 |
| Half Day Drop In (12:30 – 6:00) | $75.00 |
| Non-Aftercare Participant Holiday Care Drop In | $135.00 |
