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We know you have many questions about Before & After-School Enrichment (BASE), and we’ve done our best to answer them. Read the cancellation policy, financial assistance, and other frequently asked questions below.

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When will registration open for the 2024-25 school year?

Full-time program registration is open now online. Full-time programs are Monday to Friday, before and/or after school.

Part-time program registration opens June 18 at 6:00 am. 

  • You can choose from two part-time before and/or after-school options: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday OR Tuesday and Thursday.  
  • Based on available capacity, not all schools offer before and after-school part-time options. 
  • If you do not see your desired part-time option, please fill out this interest form to help us better understand the need. 

 

Why is full-time BASE care available for registration first and part-time BASE care available later?

Our priority is to serve families with the highest care needs. As many families transition back to in-person or hybrid working hours, we’re returning to a program structure that prioritizes families who need full-time care, while still offering part-time options. 

When registration for part-time 2024-25 BASE opens, can I change my enrollment?

Full-time and part-time are two separate BASE program options. The number of full-time enrollments at a site will determine the total available spots for a part-time program and will vary by location.  

If spots are available, you may enroll in a part-time BASE option and cancel your enrollment in your full-time program, but you are not guaranteed a spot in a part-time program.

What are the days and hours of BASE?

BASE is offered on regular school days, Monday to Friday.  

  • Before-school programs begin at 7:00 am and continue until the start of school.
  • After-school programs begin at the end of the school day and continue until 6:00 pm. 
Do you offer programs during non-school days or breaks?

We offer full-day programs from 7:30 am - 5:30 pm during winter break, mid-winter break, spring break, and some other non-school days. Registration for non-school days and breaks will open in the fall.

Do you offer financial assistance for BASE?

The Y is committed to ensuring all families access quality and enriching programs. We accept Working Connections Child Care (WCCC) and other subsidies at many locations. In addition, the Y provides financial assistance and will work with you to find a tuition amount that works within your family’s budget.

Please complete this form to learn more about financial assistance. Once the form is received, our staff will contact you within three business days.

If you have recently completed this form for summer camp, you do not need to fill it out again, as your financial assistance will continue into the school year.  If you have not completed this form in 2024, we encourage you to do so before registering.

What is the tuition for BASE?

Tuition reflects the hours that kids are in the program, may vary by district and school, and may be adjusted once the school district finalizes school schedules and bell times.

  • 2024-25 school year tuition is available for review at the appropriate registration button on your district page.
  • Upon registration, you will be charged a registration fee of $75 for Y members or $100 for Community members.
  • In the 2024-25 school year, monthly tuition payments will be drafted on the first day of the month unless you make other arrangements with our registration team. For programs that start in August, the first payment will be drafted on September 1. 
  • If you enroll in a full-time before and after-school program, the combined tuition is lower than if you enrolled individually in a before-school or after-school program.
Do I need to fill out any additional paperwork for BASE programs?

2024-25 School Year

The Y’s new registration and customer relationship management system also includes electronic forms and waivers you must complete before attending BASE programs. We expect to release additional electronic forms and waivers for completion soon and will notify you when they become available.

What is your inclement weather policy? 

Please read our full inclement weather policy.

How can I access the documents needed for my tax returns? 

Please see the directions to download tax documents related to the 2023-24 school year and earlier. 

What is the cancellation and change policy?

For the 2024-25 school year, you may cancel your enrollment by providing 14 days' notice via this 2024-25 form. Annual registration fees are non-refundable and may be non-transferable. 

 

Who can I contact with registration questions? 

Please email the Registration Team at registration@seattleymca.org or call us at (206) 382-4927 and select option three. Our registration team is available Monday to Friday between 7:00 am and 5:00 pm.

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