The Skagit Valley Family YMCA provides affordable, safe, and quality childcare that nurtures the potential of every child. Our programs teach the values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility for all Skagit County parents and children, regardless of income or background.

Families come to Y childcare programs for reliable, licensed, and trusted care for their children, convenient locations around Skagit County, and affordable programs that don’t compromise on quality. Our childcare programs are intended to meet the unique needs of families across our diverse Skagit community.

The Skagit Valley Family YMCA operates Before- and After-School Care at the West View Early Learning and Community Center. The Y’s School-Age Before- and After-School program is intended to help children achieve the following goals:

Reach their potential.  By teaching and demonstrating lessons in self-awareness, confidence, academic achievement, and value development, we strive to set children up to excel.
Support and strengthen the family unit. We hope to help improve communication among family members, encourage positive communication between parents and children, and build a sense of community between families.
Deliver a positive experience. We’re committed to providing a safe, supportive program for children to learn and grow.

Program Details:

Ages: Opportunity K (at least 5 years old) – 5th Grade
Ratios: We maintain a ratio of 1 teacher for every 15 students, but strive for a 1:10 ratio.
- Licensed
- Physical Activity Time
- Outdoor Experiences
- Academic enrichment and homework support
- Hands-on engaging indoor activities
- Healthy Snacks (After-School only)
Before School Care (6:30 am – 9:00 am, Monday-Friday)
After School Care (3:30 pm – 6:00 pm, Monday-Friday except Wednesday, 2:30-6:00 pm)

For additional information, and enrollment information please visit the Skagit Valley Family YMCA website.