Half Day Kindergarten

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:

25/26 WSY Half Day Kindergarten – AM Care

West Shore
8/19/25 - 5/31/26
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Available for kindergarten students attending select schools in Cumberland Valley School District.

Registration Dates:

  • Current School Year 2024/25 families & YMCA members: May 5, 2025
  • Open registration: May 27, 2025

Schedule: Half Day Kindergarten will begin on the first day of school, Tuesday, August 19, 2025.

  • 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.

Half Day Kindergarten - AM Care

Registration Information   ($50.00 One time registration fee)

Open Close Register At YMCA MemberCommunity Guest
Open Registration 5/27/25 9/30/25 Online / Front Desk $ 720.00$ 895.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
08/19/25 - 09/30/25
August/September - 7:00 am - 12:30 pm
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10/01/25 - 10/31/25
October - 7:00 am - 12:30 pm
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11/01/25 - 11/30/25
November - 7:00 am - 12:30 pm
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12/01/25 - 12/31/25
December - 7:00 am - 12:30 pm
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01/01/26 - 01/31/26
January - 7:00 am - 12:30 pm
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02/01/26 - 02/28/26
February - 7:00 am - 12:30 pm
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03/01/26 - 03/31/26
March - 7:00 am - 12:30 pm
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04/01/26 - 04/30/26
April - 7:00 am - 12:30 pm
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05/01/26 - 05/31/26
May - 7:00 am - 12:30 pm
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25/26 WSY Half Day Kindergarten – PM Care

West Shore
8/19/25 - 5/31/26
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Registration Dates:

  • Current School Year 2024/25 families & YMCA members: May 5, 2025
  • Open registration: May 27, 2025

Schedule: Half Day Kindergarten will begin on the first day of school, Tuesday, August 19, 2025

  • 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.

Half Day Kindergarten - PM Care

Registration Information   ($50.00 One time registration fee)

Open Close Register At YMCA MemberCommunity Guest
Open Registration 5/27/25 9/30/25 Online / Front Desk $ 720.00$ 895.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
08/19/25 - 09/30/25
August/September - 12:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Register  
10/01/25 - 10/31/25
October - 12:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Register  
11/01/25 - 11/30/25
November - 12:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Register  
12/01/25 - 12/31/25
December - 12:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Register  
01/01/26 - 01/31/26
January - 12:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Register  
02/01/26 - 02/28/26
February - 12:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Register  
03/01/26 - 03/31/26
March - 12:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Register  
04/01/26 - 04/30/26
April - 12:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Register  
05/01/26 - 05/31/26
May - 12:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Register