Young Wonders Before And After School

Due to high demand, we are currently on a waiting list.

To join the waiting list, please click the "join the waiting list" button below.

We are pleased to offer child care for before- or after-school times with the option for full-day care when schools are closed. We are licensed by DCFS and accredited by the ExceleRate Illinois program, holding a Bronze Circle of Quality.

Program Includes:

  • Small classroom sizes!
  • Social/Emotional learning
  • H.E.A.L. learning sponsored by the John M. Scott Foundation
  • Recreation and games
  • Arts and crafts
  • Reading and music
  • Homework time (including tutoring)
  • Free time
  • Hot, catered lunches on full days
  • Light breakfast and afternoon snack every day
  • YWCA mission curriculum
  • Safe and comfortable environment
  • Qualified and caring teachers
Ages Served

Kindergarten - 12 years

Locations
  • Colene Hoose, 600 Grandview Drive, Normal (Special Needs Program only)
  • YWCA McLean County, 1201 North Hershey Road, Bloomington

YWCA Young Wonders can bus to and from various schools and students can attend before and after school at YWCA McLean County, 1201 North Hershey Road, Bloomington. Please contact us at (309) 662-7826 and let us know what school your child attends.

Hours

Before school begins at 6:30 a.m. to the start of school AND after school begins at school dismissal to 5:30 p.m.

A full-day childcare option on designated school holidays is available upon enrollment. Coverage is provided between 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at satellite locations and 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at YWCA McLean County. Contact the Youth Development Program Specialist at (309) 662-7826, ext. 273 or childcarecustomerservice@ywcamclean.org.

Register
Please click one of the buttons below to register or call Heather at (309) 262-1056 or (309) 662-7826.
JOIN THE WAITING LIST
MAKE A PAYMENT

"I don’t know what I would
have done without YWCA."

Anne

Mother
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Providing Relief and Support in Troubling Times

COVID-19 disrupted the lives of Tim, age 9, and his mom, Anne. Tim and Anne were suddenly at home–no school, laid off from work, and no regular schedule. They were also without a computer for Tim to complete his eLearning assignments. Stress and anxiety were quickly mounting.

Anne was relieved when her boss called her back to work, but with only 24 hours to make arrangements for Tim, who struggles with anxiety and needs supportive care, her panic began to set in again.

Luckily, Anne found YWCA Young Wonders. Staff were able to answer all of her questions and get Tim set-up in a classroom in time for her to return to work. Young Wonders was able to supply Tim with caring and experienced teachers to help him adjust and also provided a laptop to keep him connected with his grade school teachers to keep him on track academically.

Anne is now back to work worry-free and Tim is thriving in the care provided by YWCA Young Wonders.

Tuition Rates
We accept assistance through the Child Care Resource and Referral Network. Do you need help with CCRRN? We can help! Please let us know.

Full-time PART-TIME
$90/5 days $75/5 days
$72/4 days $60/4days
$54/3 days $45/3 days
$36/2 days
$18/day
Discounts
YWCA offers a 10 percent discount to the following organizations/groups:
  • Any military branch (active duty or retired)
  • Advocate BroMenn
  • AFNI
  • COUNTRY
  • Heritage Operations Group
  • Moms of Multiples
  • State Farm
  • OSF HealthCare
  • Westminster Village

To receive the discount, a qualified member must live in the household with the child. Identification will be required at registration.

*Fees effective July 1, 2019. Coverage is provided all year except for YWCA holiday closures.
The Child Care Resource and Referral Network administers the Department of Human Services Child Care Assistance Program. The child care assistance program serves all working families with incomes that meet the income guidelines and/or that are in an approved education or training program. Families can get help paying for child care services if a child (children) is under age 13.

Contact Us

Melissa Breeden
Young Wonders, Senior Director
(309) 662-7826, ext. 255
Nathina Williams
Young Wonders, Director
(309) 662-7826, ext. 292