School Age Development

YWCA Lancaster’s School Age Child Development program provides a safe place for kids and peace of mind for their families. The program offers care to children 5-12 years of age throughout the year.

Kindergarten Wrap-Around

YWCA Lancaster’s Kindergarten Wrap-Around Program offers care for children enrolled in half-day kindergarten at all Penn Manor elementary schools. The program can be combined with before and/or after school care to provide all day care for kindergarten students.  Information is now available for our Kindergarten Wrap Registration.

All fees are due upon registration to complete your enrollment.

Preferred payment method is credit card. This is also the quickest. However, we also except cash and check payments.

Penn Manor Kindergarten WRAP Registration: Feb 20, 2024 – 4:30-6:300

  • Inclement Weather Make-up: Feb 22, 2024 – 4:30-6:30

Registration will take place at YWCA Lancaster at 110 N. Lime St. Lancaster PA 17602

Before and After School

Before & After School care includes ample indoor and outdoor activities, homework time, nutritious snacks, and arts and crafts.

  • School District of Lancaster: Care is provided for children attending Carter And MacRae, Wickersham, Fulton, Burrowes, King, Washington, Lafayette, Ross, and Wharton elementary schools. This program includes transportation to and from schools at no additional cost.
  • Penn Manor School District: before and after school care is is provided at Central Manor, Eshleman, Hambright, Letort, Conestoga, and Pequea elementary schools. Before school only care is offered at Martic Elementary.

Care is available during school closings at YWCA Lancaster for both Penn Manor and School District of Lancaster schools with prior registration.

Before/After School Registration: May 7 & 9, 2024 – 4:30-6:30

Summer Camp Registration: April 3 & 4, 2024 – 4:30-6:30

Registration will take place at YWCA Lancaster at 110 N. Lime St. Lancaster PA 17602

School Age Closures

YWCA 2024/2025 Closures

  • Friday, March 29, 2024 – Half Day – Closing at 12:30pm
  • Friday, April 19, 2024 – Half Day – Closing at 12:30pm
  • Friday, May 24, 2024 – Half Day – Closing at 12:30pm
  • Monday, May 27, 2024 – Memorial Day
  • Wednesday, June 19, 2024 – Juneteenth
  • Thursday, July 4, 2024 – Fourth of July
  • Friday, July 5, 2024 – Day after Fourth of July
  • Friday, August 2, 2024 – Half Day – Closing at 12:30pm
  • Friday, August 30, 2024 – Day Before Labor Day
  • Monday, September 2, 2024 – Labor Day
  • Friday, September 27, 2024 – Half Day – Closing at 12:30pm
  • Friday, October 11, 2024 – Half Day – Closing at 12:30pm
  • Monday, October 14, 2024 – Staff Day
  • Thursday, November 28, 2024 – Day of Thanks
  • Friday, November 29, 2024 – Day of Thanks
  • Monday, December 23, 2024 – Half Day – Closing at 12:30pm
  • Tuesday, December 24, 2024 – Winter Break
  • Wednesday, December 25, 2024 – Winter Break
  • Tuesday, December 31, 2024 – Half Day – Closing at 12:30pm
  • Wednesday, January 1, 2025 – New Year’s Day
  • Friday, January 17, 2025 – Half Day – Closing at 12:30pm
  • Friday, February 14, 2025 – Staff Day
  • Friday, March 21, 2025 – Half Day – Closing at 12:30pm
  • Friday, April 18, 2025 – Half Day – Closing at 12:30pm
  • Friday, May 23, 2025 – Half Day – Closing at 12:30pm
  • Monday, May 26, 2025 – Memorial Day
  • Thursday, June 19, 2025 – Juneteenth