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\nLet YWCA Young Wonders be your lifesaver, providing a fun-filled haven for your kids where they can burn off energy, engage in exciting activities, and come home happily tired, giving you the well-deserved break you need.<\/p>\n
\n\t\tPROGRAM FEATURES\n\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t2021-01-01\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t2021-01-01\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t2021-01-01\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t2020-01-01\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t2021-01-01\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t2021-01-01\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t2021-01-01\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t2021-01-01\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t2021-01-01\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDCFS LICENSED<\/h3> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
Rest assured knowing that YWCA is licensed by DCFS, ensuring high-quality care and adherence to safety regulations.<\/p> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Teachers foster social and emotional growth by promoting self-awareness, empathy, and positive relationships.<\/p> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
SITE SAFETY CHECKS<\/h3> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
Yearly school program safety checks by CCRRN<\/a> guarantee a secure and protected environment for your kids.<\/p> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t YWCA is accredited by the\u00a0ExceleRate<\/a>\u00a0Illinois program, holding a\u00a0Bronze Circle of Quality.<\/a><\/p> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t We offer full-day care on certain days that schools are closed. Please see the Parent Handbook for all closures.\u00a0<\/p> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Your kids will engage in exciting recreational activities and games that promote physical fitness and enjoyment.<\/p> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t We encourage creativity through engaging arts and crafts activities that foster self-expression and imagination.<\/p> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Dedicated homework time and free tutoring<\/strong> are provided to support your child’s academic success.\u00a0<\/p> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Kids can enjoy a nutritious and tasty snack to fuel energy and keep them refreshed throughout their day.<\/p> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t YWCA uses inclusive curriculum that celebrates diversity, promotes inclusivity, and nurtures individual strengths.<\/p> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Our compassionate and skilled teachers are dedicated to providing the best care and education for your child.<\/p> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t We provide care between the hours of 6:30-8:45 a.m. and 3:15-5:30 p.m., Monday-Friday at YWCA and off-site locations.\u00a0<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \u00a0AFTER SCHOOL PICK UP<\/strong> BEFORE SCHOOL\u00a0<\/strong> BEFORE SCHOOL DROP OFF<\/strong> BEFORE SCHOOL\u00a0<\/strong> BEFORE SCHOOL\u00a0<\/strong> BEFORE SCHOOL\u00a0<\/strong> BEFORE SCHOOL\u00a0<\/strong> Please reach out prior to registration to ensure we service your child’s school\u00a0<\/strong><\/p> For billing questions, please contact Billing & Enrollment Coordinator Heather Brackney<\/a> at 309-662-0461. Please note, registration fees are non-refundable, regardless of enrollment status.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tTRANSPORTATION<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t Bussing costs $15 per week, per child<\/strong> and is only available for schools we do not provide on-site care at. All bus routes are subject to change.\u00a0<\/p>\nBUSSING BEFORE SCHOOL<\/strong> To receive the discount, a qualified member must live in the household with the child. Identification will be required at registration. Fees subject to change.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tFINANCIAL ASSISTANCE<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t A subsidy may be available through one of the following social service organizations:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you currently have an open case with CCRRN or DCFS, please let us know when registering so we can help you transfer your case to our center.<\/p>\n Currently enrolled families are eligible to apply for a Young Wonders Scholarship. Please reach out to our team<\/a> for more information or an application.<\/p>\n Please note if your approval is not finalized with our billing coordinator before your child starts you will be held financially responsible for all tuition fees until approval is received from the above agency.\u00a0<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t Before & After School FOR KIDS IN KINDERGARTEN – 12 YEARS ENROLL TUITION CONTACT OUR TEAM PARENT PORTAL MAKE A PAYMENT Let YWCA Young Wonders be your lifesaver, providing a…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"parent":118,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ywcamclean.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/120"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ywcamclean.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ywcamclean.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ywcamclean.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ywcamclean.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=120"}],"version-history":[{"count":119,"href":"https:\/\/www.ywcamclean.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/120\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6445,"href":"https:\/\/www.ywcamclean.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/120\/revisions\/6445"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ywcamclean.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/118"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ywcamclean.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=120"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}EXCELERATE ACCREDITED<\/h3> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
FULL DAY CARE<\/h3> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
RECREATION & GAMES<\/h3> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
ARTS & CRAFTS<\/h3> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
HOMEWORK TIME<\/h3> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
SNACKS<\/h3> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
INCLUSIVE CURRICULUM<\/h3> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
CARING TEACHERS<\/h3> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\tSCHOOL SITE DETAILS\n\t<\/h2>\n\t
SPECIAL NEEDS<\/h3>\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.Children must be picked up by each locations end time, or late fees will be charged by the minute.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRead More<\/a>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSHERIDAN<\/h3>\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
6:30 – 8:45 a.m.AFTER SCHOOL\u00a0<\/strong>
3:15 – 5:30 p.m.Children must be picked up by each locations end time, or late fees will be charged by the minute.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRead More<\/a>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBENT<\/h3>\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
6:30 a.m. – 7:00 a.m.AFTER SCHOOL\u00a0<\/strong>
3:15 p.m. bus pickupChildren must be picked up by each locations end time, or late fees will be charged by the minute.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRead More<\/a>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSTEVENSON<\/h3>\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
6:30 – 8:45 a.m.AFTER SCHOOL\u00a0<\/strong>
3:15 – 5:30 p.m.Children must be picked up by each locations end time, or late fees will be charged by the minute.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRead More<\/a>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIRVING<\/h3>\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
6:30 – 8:45 a.m.AFTER SCHOOL\u00a0<\/strong>
3:15 – 5:30 p.m.Children must be picked up by each locations end time, or late fees will be charged by the minute.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRead More<\/a>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWASHINGTON<\/h3>\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
6:30 – 8:45 a.m.AFTER SCHOOL\u00a0<\/strong>
3:15 – 5:30 p.m.Children must be picked up by each locations end time, or late fees will be charged by the minute.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRead More<\/a>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOAKLAND<\/h3>\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
6:30 – 8:45 a.m.AFTER SCHOOL\u00a0<\/strong>
3:15 – 5:30 p.m.Children must be picked up by each locations end time, or late fees will be charged by the minute.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRead More<\/a>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYWCA HERSHEY<\/h3>\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
BEFORE SCHOOL\u00a0<\/strong>
6:30 – 8:45 a.m.AFTER SCHOOL\u00a0<\/strong>
3:15 – 5:30 p.m.Children must be picked up by each locations end time, or late fees will be charged by the minute.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRead More<\/a>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tUNIT 5 SCHOOLS<\/h3>\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\tTUITION, FEES & DISCOUNTS\n\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\tTUITION & FEES<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\tNON-REFUNDABLE REGISTRATION FEE
\n<\/b>$60, per child\nSCHOOL DAY TUITION<\/strong>
\n$30 per day, per child\nNON-SCHOOL DAY TUITION<\/strong>
\n$40 per non-school day, per child\n
\nGuardians drop their child(ren) at YWCA McLean County by 6:30 a.m. for Before School Care. YWCA busses students to their school.\nBUSSING AFTER SCHOOL<\/strong>
\nYWCA busses students to YWCA from their school for After School Care. Guardians pick their child(ren) up at YWCA McLean County by 5:30 p.m.\n\t\t\t\t\tDISCOUNTS<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\tYWCA McLean County offers a 10 percent discount to members the following organizations and groups:\n\n
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\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\tCONTACT THE TEAM\n\t<\/h2>\n\tDiana Bender<\/strong><\/a>\nDirector<\/em>\n(309) 662-7826, ext. 273\n\tBrandon Taylor<\/strong><\/a>\nProgram Coordinator<\/em>\n(309) 662-7826, ext. 273\n\tKevin Sanders<\/b><\/a>\nYouth Development Coordinator<\/em>\n(309) 662-7826\n\tHeather Brackney<\/strong><\/a>\nBilling and Enrollment Coordinator<\/em>\n(309) 662-7826, ext. 256\n\tMary Walker<\/b><\/a>\nFront Desk Customer Service<\/em>\n309-662-7826\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"