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2026-2027 Before and After School Program

What is Before and After School Care?

The Before and After School Program creates a space for social and emotional learning which will have a positive impact on mental health and social skills before and after a regular school day.

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New Family Registration

When: Opens April 28th at 6:00 AM 
How: Online (This registration cannot be completed with Member Services)

Prepare: Be sure you have completed the child profile for each child to be enrolled and confirm your login to your Y account before registration day! Review the online registration instructions before registration day!

Availability: All remaining spots will be filled on a first come first serve basis.

Questions: Email [email protected] or call 608-519-5478

Before and After School Quick Links

School Age Care Family Handbook
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Online Registration Instructions
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Program Information
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Important Information

  • Before and After School Care is available to all children ages 5-11.
  • Before and After School Care is held in 15 local Elementary Schools in Holmen, La Crosse, and Onalaska.
  • Before and After School Care will offer an afternoon snack for all After School participants.
  • Before and After School Care is only offered during regular school days excluding staff training days, inclement weather days, or early dismissal days.
  • Before and After School Care is licensed/regulated child care with qualified staff trained to provide a fun and safe environment.
  • All participants must have an immunization record on file. The School Age Department will contact families via email providing instructions for submitting this document for new participants.
  • A $35.00 flat registration fee per household will be due at the time of registration.

Important: Pre-Registration Requirements!

COMPLETE/REVIEW YOUR CHILD'S PROFILE PRIOR TO REGISTRATION

Before and After School Care is a state licensed YMCA program and families must fill out the Child Profile as a part of registration. As the Child Profile contains information required by state licensing, it is lengthy, and therefore we recommend you complete it in advance of registration. We also highly recommend filling the Child Profile out on a computer. 

• You will need your child’s physician contact information and emergency contact information as this information must be entered into the Child Profile. 
• At the time the Child Profile is filled out all questions are not required. At the time of registration, ALL REQUIRED QUESTIONS will need to be filled in or you will not be able to register until all questions are complete. (Parent #2, Authorized Pick Ups, and Immunizations are not required fields for registration). 
• We highly recommend you complete and/or update the Child Profile prior to registration day so you can register immediately at 6:00 AM. 
• Completing the entire Child Profile may take between 20 and 25 minutes. 
• The system may time out if you take a break from entering information. To avoid this, frequently click SAVE CHANGES at the top of the Profile if on a computer or at the bottom of the Profile if on a phone ensuring anything you have entered is saved. 
• When finished filling out the Child Profile, you can exit by clicking the BACK TO MY ACCOUNT button located next to the SAVE CHANGES button. 
• The Child Profile can be updated at any time so as information changes you can edit the Child Profile. (Please note that information entered into the Child Profile does not update Membership Information.) The information is stored for future registrations. 

Completing/Updating the Profile 

1. Log in to your online YMCA account. Please use email address on your member profile. Member Login
2. Once logged in, navigate to the membership box on the left-hand side of your screen (computer) or scroll down to your Account/Membership (on phone). 
3. Under Membership, you will see a list of family members on your account. Click on the BOX that includes the child you want to register. The Child Profile will appear for you to fill out. 
4. Enter the requested information into each of the files. On the day of registration, all fields will be required to have information except Parent #2 Authorized Pick Ups, and immunizations. 
5. Click SAVE CHANGES when finished and BACK TO MY ACCOUNT to return to your account. 
6. Repeat these steps for all children you would like to register.

La Crosse: 

Before School: 6:30 AM-Start of School Day   

After School: End of School Day-6:00 PM

  • Emerson
  • Harry Spence
  • Hintgen
  • Northside
  • North Woods
  • Southern Bluffs
  • State Road
  • Summit

Onalaska: 

Before School: 6:30 AM-Start of School Day    

After School: End of School Day-6:00 PM

  • Eagle Bluff
  • Irving Pertzsch
  • Northern Hills

Holmen: 

Before School: 6:15 AM-Start of School Day 

After School: End of School Day-6:00 PM

  • Evergreen
  • Prairie View
  • Sand Lake
  • Viking

September 2026-May 2027

Registration Fee: A $35.00 flat fee per household will be due at the time of registration. 

Monthly Single Child Rates:

Before School Care: $110.00  per child

After School Care: $205.00  per child

Before and After School Care: $315.00  per child

Monthly Multi-Child Rates:

Before School Care: $91.00  per child

After School Care:  $172.00  per child

Before and After School Care: $262.00  per child

Monthly fees for this program are due on the 1st of each month of care. Failure to pay fees by the 1st of each month may result in being disenrolled from the program. Fees are established on schedule and not attendance. This is a flat monthly rate with no credit for time off, holidays, vacations, inclement weather, or temporary suspensions.

All cancellation requests must be made two weeks before the 1st of the month of care for any withdrawal from the program or schedule changes. These changes must be submitted via email to [email protected]

The YMCA wants to ensure that no one is turned away from an opportunity to enroll in child care due to an inability to pay. If your family is currently under financial challenges, we encourage you to apply for flexible pricing for programs through the YMCA. If you are interested in learning more about our Flexible Pricing and applying online, please click this link Membership for All | La Crosse Area Family YMCA. The YMCA also accepts WI Shares Subsidy for Childcare for Summer Day Camp. Please check out more information about that program offered by the state of Wisconsin below.

 WI SHARES CHILD CARE SUBSIDY PROGRAM: The Wisconsin Shares child care subsidy program invests in eligible working families to help make quality child care more accessible and affordable. How? By covering a portion of their monthly childcare costs. Why? Because when families get a little help — more is possible! Apply for Wisconsin Shares Child Care Subsidy Program

Kids Day Off programming offers a full day of fun and enrichment on many non-school days while ensuring your child is well cared for by our school-age care professionals. Hours: 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM (6:15 AM Holmen) 

Families currently enrolled in the Before and After School program are allowed an opportunity to register for additional days of care on non-school days in your school district. The Kids Day Off program is not available for every non-school day. Due to the limited availability, enrollment for these dates is not a guarantee.

More information for Kids Day Off programming, rates, and registration dates will be communicated via email to all 2026/2027 Before and After School Program families by early August.