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Half Day Kindergarten
CLICK HERE to learn more about Half Day Kindergarten Programs at the Harrisburg Area YMCA.
Tuition assistance: The YMCA accepts participants who qualify for subsidy. If you qualify for any kind of assistance, or need information, please contact your program’s Child Care Office. The Harrisburg Area YMCA Annual Campaign raises funds to provide scholarships for participants in need of assistance with membership and childcare. This scholarship program can provide relief if your family does not qualify for other types of assistance. To learn more, visit our financial aid page or contact the Child Care Office.
For questions about:
- Cumberland Valley SD programs, contact Mandy Mumma at (717) 346-1623.
- Central Dauphin SD programs, contact Nicole Trianosky at (717) 346-1416.
26/27 WSY Half Day Kindergarten – AM Care
Available for kindergarten students attending select schools in Cumberland Valley School District.
Registration Dates:
- Past participants: May 4, 2026
- Past participants & YMCA members: May 18, 2026
- Open registration: May 26, 2026
Schedule: Half Day Kindergarten will begin on the first day of school, Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
- AM Care – 7:00 AM-12:30 PM
- Hampden, Shaull, and Winding Creek Elementary Schools
Location: West Shore YMCA
Fully completed registration paperwork will be due within one week of your online registration submission to complete your registration process. We need a completed packet for each child you are registering. If your forms are not received, your registration will be canceled. Visit ymcaharrisburg.org/half-day for all current registration packets.
Registration Information ($50.00 One time registration fee)
| Open | Close | Register At | YMCA Member | Community Guest | |
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| Current 25/26 SY Families | 5/4/26 | 5/16/26 | Front Desk | $ 740.00 | $ 920.00 |
| YMCA Members & current 25/26 SY Families | 5/18/26 | 5/22/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 740.00 | $ 920.00 |
| Open Registration | 5/26/26 | 4/30/27 | Front Desk | $ 740.00 | $ 920.00 |
Available Sessions
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09/01/26 - 09/30/26
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10/01/26 - 10/31/26
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11/01/26 - 11/30/26
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12/01/26 - 12/31/26
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01/01/27 - 01/31/27
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02/01/27 - 02/28/27
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03/01/27 - 03/31/27
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04/01/27 - 04/30/27
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05/01/27 - 06/10/27
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26/27 WSY Half Day Kindergarten – PM Care
Registration Dates:
- Past participants: May 4, 2026
- Past participants & YMCA members: May 18, 2026
- Open registration: May 26, 2026
Schedule: Half Day Kindergarten will begin on the first day of school, Tuesday, September 1, 2026
- PM Care – 12:30-6:00 PM
- Green Ridge, Monroe, Silver Spring, and Sporting Hill Elementary Schools
Location: West Shore YMCA
Fully completed registration paperwork will be due within one week of your online registration submission to complete your registration process. We need a completed packet for each child you are registering. If your forms are not received, your registration will be canceled. Visit ymcaharrisburg.org/half-day for all current registration packets.
Registration Information ($50.00 One time registration fee)
| Open | Close | Register At | YMCA Member | Community Guest | |
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| Current 25/26 SY Families | 5/4/26 | 5/16/26 | Front Desk | $ 740.00 | $ 920.00 |
| YMCA Members & current 25/26 SY Families | 5/18/26 | 5/22/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 740.00 | $ 920.00 |
| Open Registration | 5/26/26 | 4/30/27 | Front Desk | $ 740.00 | $ 920.00 |
Available Sessions
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09/01/26 - 09/30/26
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Register at front desk Closes |
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10/01/26 - 10/31/26
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Register at front desk Closes |
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11/01/26 - 11/30/26
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Register at front desk Closes |
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12/01/26 - 12/31/26
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Register at front desk Closes |
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01/01/27 - 01/31/27
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Register at front desk Closes |
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02/01/27 - 02/28/27
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Register at front desk Closes |
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03/01/27 - 03/31/27
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Register at front desk Closes |
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04/01/27 - 04/30/27
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Register at front desk Closes |
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05/01/27 - 06/10/27
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Register at front desk Closes |