TOPEKA, KS (August 28, 2024) — On Tuesday, August 27, 2024, the Shawnee County District Court granted CoreFirst Bank and Trust declaratory judgment to sell the facilities at 3635 SW Chelsea Drive to the YMCA of Topeka. The decision is one step toward acquiring the building. It will take some time to work through all necessary steps before closing. In the interim, the YMCA of Topeka will continue normal operations, services, and programs to support our community.
Child Care and After School
Covenant Child Care Info
Nicole Rhoten, Site Director
nicoler@ymcatopeka.org
785-435-8646
Site Schedule
Monday – Friday
- Dropoff Time: 6AM—9AM
- Pickup Time: 4PM—6PM
Before/After School Info
Terry Jones
Youth Services Director
terryj@ymcatopeka.org
785-435-8651
Prime Time Schedule
Monday – Friday
- Dropoff Time: 7:00AM
- Pickup Time: 6:00PM
School Day Out Schedule
When Operating
- Dropoff Time: 7:00AM
- Pickup Time: 6:00PM
The YMCA offers programs to help your child succeed in the classroom. Whether you’re a new parent looking to learn how to best prepare your young one for school, or looking for a fun, enriching place for your older child to spend time after school until you get off work, the YMCA has programs aimed at helping giving them the best chance at a bright future.
YMCA Covenant Childcare Center
Located at 5440 SW 37th St, our daycare facility is located adjacent to the YMCA of Topeka within Covenant Baptist Church. We offer full or half-day preschool to children up to 5 years old.
Pricing
Full Day: $160.00/week or $45.00/day
Half Day: $112.50/week or $20.00/day
Philosophy
The YMCA philosophy of child guidance is based upon the YMCA Core Values of Caring, Honesty, Respect arid Responsibility. We strive to help children move toward self-discipline and self-control. This program will not use any guidance technique that is humiliating, frightening or physically harmful to the child.
Staff
Lead Teachers are CDA Certified staff are committed to continually providing a quality educational experience for your child. Staff members are carefully screened and chosen based on their maturity, skills, enthusiasm and passion for becoming a strong role model for children. Staff understand and value young people and are committed to helping youth develop in a positive way.
Curriculum
YMCA Preschool Child Care will use some of the teaching strategies from Creative Curriculum. Teachers will utilize the tools for observations, weekly planning progress and outcome reports and parent-teacher communication. Our goal is to help children become independent, self-confident, and inquisitive learners. We are teaching them how to learn, not just in preschool, but throughout their lives.
Breakfast, Lunch & Snacks
We allow learning at their own pace and in the ways that are best for them. We strive to give children good habits and attitudes, particularly a positive sense of themselves, which will make a difference throughout their lives. Breakfast, lunch and snacks are provided following the Food Guide Pyramid to assure healthy meal times. The YMCA is a Christian organization, therefore we will be praying before our meals.
Primetime Before/After School
The Y’s before and after school programs employ a mission oriented team that is actively engaged and responsible to work with your child. Based in area elementary schools, students in grades K thru 6th are nurtured in a comfortable, thought-provoking childcare environment. Primetime is not a drop-in program, children must be enrolled in the program.
Pricing
Morning Only: $10.00/day
Afternoon Only: $15.00/day
Morning & Afternoon: $25.00/day
Sites
Lowman Hill Elementary, 1101 SW Garfield Ave
Berryton Elementary, 2921 SE 69th St
Shawnee Heights Elementary, 2410 SE Burton St
School Day Out Camp
This program offers daily childcare options for elementary-aged students in grades K thru 6th during days that school is out—teacher in-service, fall break, spring break. The program is at the YMCA of Topeka where student’s needs are balanced with learning, physical activities, and social interaction from 7AM to 6PM.
Pricing
Y-Members: $27.00/day
Non-Members: $30.00/day
To submit childcare applications or for any child care related billing questions or concerns please contact us by email at childcare-billing@ymcatopeka.org or by phone at 785-435-8632.