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.
Locations
- The Afterschool Program is offered onsite at:
- Middle School students will be bussed by the district to Carver.
- Students attending Rise will be bussed back to their home base school and can participate in the program at that school.
Dates and Time
School Days, starting August 21 through the end of the school year.
Time: End of school day until 6:00 pm
Weekly Rates
Free lunch: $20/Members; $35/Non-Member
Reduced Lunch: $30/Members; $45/Non-Member
Full Price Lunch: $40 Members; $60/Non-Member
$25 non-refundable registration fee
State Pay is accepted. Financial Assistance is available to those who qualify.
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.
REGISTRATION OPENS JULY 29.
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 (ASP) is available for any child ages 4-12 in the Grove School District. (If they are 4 years old, they must currently be an Early Childhood Program or HeadStart.)
Program Dates
ASP begins August 19, 2024. 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
Member: $37 per week | Program Participant: $52 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: $18 per day
Community Participants: $33 per day
Register at the Neosho Freeman Family YMCA. Be sure to sign up at least 3 days in advance. Later registrations will incur a $10 late fee.
Program dates for the 2024-25 school year are:
- August 12-13
- September 9
- September 23
- October 7
- November 1
- November 4
- November 27
- December 23
- December 26-27
- December 30
- January 2-3
- January 6
- January 20
- February 17
- March 17-21
- April 4
- April 21
Please contact Misty Renfro for more information at 417-455-9999 or misty@tristatefamilyymca.org
Members: $18 per day
Community Participants: $33 per day
Program dates for the 2024-25 school year are:
- August 12-13
- September 3
- October 16-18
- November 1
- November 25-27
- December 23
- December 26-27
- December 30-31
- January 2-3
- January 6-7
- February 17
- March 14
- March 17-21
- May 2
- May 9
- May 16
Contact Layna Quincy-Churchill for more information at [email protected]
Members: $18 per day
Program Participants: $33 per day
Register at the Grand Lake Family YMCA. Be sure to sign up at least 3 days in advance. Later registrations will incur a $10 late fee.
Program dates for the 2024-25 school year are:
- August 12-13
- September 3
- October 16-18
- November 1
- November 25-27
- December 23
- December 26-27
- December 30-31
- January 2-3
- January 6-7
- February 17
- March 14
- March 17-21
- May 2
- May 9
- May 16
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.