Y Childcare
The Y provides high-quality childcare programs for children ages two through twelve years old. We invite you to explore all that we have to offer. Contact us to set up a tour of one of our six state licensed locations.
Afterschool Programs
Our Y afterschool programs provide a safe and nurturing environment for children to learn, grow and develop social skills. Our trained staff engage with youth in active and purposeful play in a way that encourages them to exercise their minds and bodies. Children participate in a variety of activities and receive homework help along with an afternoon snack.
Current immunization records are required when the child is registered. Continuous enrollment is required. No child will be turned away due to inability to pay. We have financial assistance available upon approval. Tribal assistance is accepted from most local Native American Tribes.
The Afterschool program is currently offered onsite at the following schools:
- Benton
- Carver
- South
- Middle students are bussed to Carver
- Rise students are bused back to their ‘home’ school to attend the ASP
Dates: School days, starting August 21 through the end of the school year
Times: End of school day until 6:00 pm
Weekly rates: $38/Week for Y Members; $58/Week for Program Participants, $25 nonrefundable registration fee
Financial assistance: State financial assistance is available.
Requirements: Current copy of child’s immunization records are required to attend.
Registration: Sign up at the Neosho Freeman Family YMCA. Please bring a voided check or deposit slip to set up weekly automatic payments.
The Afterschool program is being offered to students enrolled in Summer School. Students will be bused by the Neosho School District to the YMCA after school ends each day. Pickup will be at the Neosho YMCA location.
Program Dates: June 3-28
Times: End of school day until 6:00 pm.
Weekly Rates: $33/weekly for Y members; $58/weekly for non-members
Financial Assistance: State financial assistance is available.
Requirements: Current copy of child’s immunization records are required to attend.
Registration: Sign up at the Neosho Freeman Family YMCA. Please bring a voided check or deposit slip to set up weekly automatic payments.
The Afterschool Program is available for any child four through twelve years old in the Grove School District.
Program Dates: ASP begins August 14th! Childcare is provided Monday-Friday, on school days only from the time school dismisses until 6:00 pm.
Registration: Enrollment is open throughout the entire school year.
Costs: M: $35 per week | PP: $45 per week
One-time $25 registration fee
Payment: Auto draft from a checking, savings, or credit card is the only means of payment for this program.
Schools Day Out
Y Time is Play Time! School Age children can enjoy the day off from school at the Y! When school is closed, students can still enjoy a day full of fun games, arts and crafts, board games, sports, and other activities. Children must be registered prior to the Schools Day Out day, and immunization records must be on file before children may attend. Financial Assistance is available for those that qualify.
Neosho: For children currently in Kindergarten through age 12. Breakfast, lunch, and snack will be provided daily; children may bring their own sack lunch.
Grove: For children aged 4 – 12, must bring their own sack lunch, and the Y will provide a snack each day.
Members: $17 per day
Community Participants: $27 per day
Dates:
- September 11
- October 16
- October 26-27
- October 30
- November 22
- December 18-22
- December 26-28
- January 2-3
- January 15
- February 16
- February 19
- March 18-22
- April 5
- April 15
Get a Sneak Peek into all the fun we have planned for summer during our Spring Break Camp! Each day, we will showcase one of our weeks themes and activities to get you excited about our summer fun!
- Monday March 18: Adventure Awaits!
- Tuesday, March 19: Going Green
- Wednesday, March 20: Lights, Camera, Action
- Thursday, March 21: Waterlogged
- Friday, March 22: Our Heroes
Please contact Misty Renfro for more information at 417-455-9999 or misty@tristatefamilyymca.org
Members: $15 per day
Community Participants: $25 per day
Program dates for the 2022-23 school year are:
- September 1
- October 11-13
- November 3
- November 20-22
- December 18-22
- December 26-29
- January 2
- January 15
- February 16
- March 18-22
Contact Layna Quincy-Churchill for more information at [email protected]
Dates for SDO are as follows:
Tues. Sept. 5th
Wed. Oct. 11th
Thurs. Oct. 12th
Fri. Oct. 13th
Wed. Nov. 1st
Mon. Nov. 20th
Tues. Nov. 21st
Wed. Nov. 22nd
Mon. Dec. 18th
Tues. Dec. 19th
Wed. Dec. 20th
Thurs. Dec. 21st
Fri. Dec. 22nd
Tues. Dec. 26th
Wed. Dec. 27th
Thurs. Dec. 28th
Fri. Dec. 29th
Tues. Jan. 2nd
Wed. Jan. 3rd
Mon. Jan. 15th
Mon. Feb. 19th
Fri. Mar. 15th
Mon. Mar. 18th
Tue. Mar. 19th
Wed. Mar. 20th
Thurs. Mar. 21st
Fri. Mar. 22nd
Preschool
Learning Starts Here.
The Neosho Freeman Family YMCA Preschool is an early childhood development program that prepares children for Kindergarten. Our Preschool provides a nurturing environment where kids feel safe and supported and receive an enriching, stimulating educational experience. Breakfast, lunch, and a snack are provided.
For more information or to schedule a tour, contact Libbi Smith at 417.427.3245 or L[email protected].
Ages: 2-5 years
Hours: Year round, Monday-Friday, 6:00 am-5:30 pm
Class Age Groups:
- Explorers class: must be 2-years-old by Aug 1.
- Challengers class: must be 3-years-old by Aug 1 and be fully potty trained.
- Discoverers class: must be 4-years-old by Aug 1.
Daily Schedule:
- Children must arrive no later than 9:00 am
- Breakfast: 8:00-8:30 am
- Lunch: 11:00-11:30 am
- Snack: 3:00-3:30 pm
Rates:
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- M-F: $150/Members; $215/Community Participants
- M/W/F: $123/Members; $159/Community Participants
- T/TH: $87/Members; $120/Community Participants
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- M-F: $135/Members; $180/Community Participants
- M/W/F: $102/Members; $132/Community Participants
- T/TH: $75/Members; $92/Community Participants
SAFETY AND SECURITY Safety and security is a top priority; our Preschool center uses a door fob system for entry, individual codes for electronic sign-in/sign-out and the doors are always locked between the preschool and the main YMCA.
PARENT COMMUNICATION Communication with parents is ongoing with daily take home sheets detailing the child’s day, text alert communication with families and a closed social media account for parents to follow along with the classroom activities.
Weekly tuition payments are set up through an automatic bank draft. State pay is accepted, and financial aid is available to those who qualify.