Click here for important 2026-27 Before & After Care Registration updates.
The Y Child Care Team continues to plan for educational and enriching before and after school care while taking mindful steps and getting guidance from government, health and education officials. As always, our goal is to provide incredible school age programs that offer safe and healthy ways for kids to learn, grow and thrive.
Please see below for most updated information on our Before and After Care programs.
Overview
The YMCA provides Before and After Care for children who attend ISD 196. Child care provided by the Y is more than looking after kids. It’s about nurturing their development by providing a safe place to learn and develop healthy, trusting relationships. In the Y School Age Care program, we incorporate Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) as an education process for helping kids develop fundamental life skills. SEL teaches kids to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships and make responsible decisions. That makes for confident kids today and contributing and engaged adults tomorrow.
Safety is our top priority. Parents/guardians sign their children into the program in the morning and must sign them out at pick-up time in the afternoon.
Curriculum Areas of Focus
- Arts/Humanities
- Homework Support
- Science/Technology/Engineering/Arts/Math (STEAM)
- Health/Wellness and Fitness
- Literacy
- Conflict Resolution/Social Competence
- Character Development
- Service and Global Learning
School Locations
Echo Park Elementary
14100 County Road 11, Burnsville
Registration Form PDF
Hours
Monday - Friday
- Before School Care: 6:00 a.m. – School Day Start
- After School Care: School Day End – 6:00 p.m.
Holiday Closures
Y School Age Care is closed on the following days: Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day (and the day following Thanksgiving), Christmas Day, New Year's Day, and Memorial Day. Release Day Care is available for other days when school is not in session.
When the School District calls for a LATE START, Before Care programs are cancelled.
When the School District calls for an EARLY RELEASE, After Care programs are cancelled.
When school is CANCELLED due to extreme snow fall and/or poor travel conditions, YMCA Before Care and After Care programs are cancelled.
When school is CANCELLED due to severe cold temperatures, YMCA will run Release Day programs at:
- Shannon Park Elementary, 13501 Shannon Pkwy, Rosemount
- Oak Ridge Elementary, 4350 Johnny Cake Ridge Rd., Eagan
- Cedar Park Elementary, 7500 Whitney Drive, Apple Valley
Inclement-weather Release Day Programs are open to children currently attending YMCA Before Care and/or After Care. Program hours are 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Cost
2026-27 Before & After Care Pricing
$19.25/session
Please note that a minimum number of weekly sessions is required to support staffing and program consistency.
Before & After Care schools (minimum of 5 sessions per week required):
- 10 sessions/week: $192.50 per week
- 9 sessions/week: $173.25 per week
- 8 sessions/week: $154 per week
- 7 sessions/week: $134.75 per week
- 6 sessions/week: $115.50 per week
- 5 sessions/week: $96.25 per week
Fees, Billing and Information
- A permanent School Age Care schedule is required at the time of registration. School Age Care is billed based on your contracted schedule for the full school year.
- A one-time, non-refundable $50 Administrative Fee is due at registration. You may authorize weekly automatic electronic fund transfers (EFT) on your registration form.
- Tuition is billed weekly, two weeks in advance of care
- Weekly payments are due prior to your child attending that week of programming
Child Care Assistance Programs
For those families receiving assistance through the county or other agency, a current Authorization of Service must be on file with our Customer Service Center before fees may be billed to County/Third Party/Agency. Parent/guardian is responsible for full payment until an “Authorization of Service” is received. Include this information on your registration form.
Personal Pricing Plan
This is a needs-based scholarship fund made available through YMCA of the North’ Annual Fund. Learn more and apply online.
For questions or assistance, call 612-230-9622 or contact us.