Y Care
Y Care before-and after-school programs serve children from age 5-12 in an enriching child-focused, child-directed environment that promotes the exploration of their interests and talents. The Y focuses programming on research-based approaches to social-emotional growth and development in children. Our programs work closely with area school districts to support children’s achievement.
LOCATIONS
Y Care is located at over 30 schools in these districts:
- North Thurston School District
- Olympia School District
- Shelton School District
- Tumwater School District
For more information, including pricing and locations, please select your child’s school. (Exact location at each school will vary and details will be emailed prior to the start of school.)
Can’t find your child’s school location call our Y-Care office at 360-918-0400.
2025-26 *DCYF Subsidy ONLY*
This registration option is available for families who are eligible for the DCYF subsidy. More information on the DCYF subsidy program is available here.
- Registration availability is based upon the capacity of your location and is not immediately guaranteed.
- If your location does not have the capacity for your family to attend, you will be notified and added to the waitlist for that location.
- Call 1-844-626-8687 to have DCYF authorize billing as soon as possible.
- The provider number for your Y-Care location can be found here.
- Once billing has been authorized, you will receive our Welcome to Y-Care email.
- Please note that your child will not be able to attend Y-Care until your authorization is received.
To see if your location currently has a waitlist, please click on it in the general registration list below.
Please note that there is a waiting period between completing registration and your child’s first day of Y-Care.
We ask that you plan for your child to begin attending Y-Care on the 3rd business day after registering; this means that if you register on Monday, your child can begin attending on Thursday. This is to allow our staff time to receive your registration information and prepare for your child’s first day.
If you have any questions, please reach out to our Support Team at [email protected] or 360-918-0400.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Facility Member | Program Member | Community Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/1/25 @ 09:00 AM |
6/17/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | - |
2025-26 Black Lake Elementary
Please note that there is a waiting period between completing registration and your child’s first day of Y-Care.
We ask that you plan for your child to begin attending Y-Care on the 3rd business day after registering; this means that if you register on Monday, your child can begin attending on Thursday. This is to allow our staff time to receive your registration information and prepare for your child’s first day.
2025-26 Bordeaux Elementary
Please note that there is a waiting period between completing registration and your child’s first day of Y-Care.
We ask that you plan for your child to begin attending Y-Care on the 3rd business day after registering; this means that if you register on Monday, your child can begin attending on Thursday. This is to allow our staff time to receive your registration information and prepare for your child’s first day.
2025-26 Centennial Elementary
Please note that Centennial offers only After School Care.
Additionally, there is a waiting period between completing registration and your child’s first day of Y-Care.
We ask that you plan for your child to begin attending Y-Care on the 3rd business day after registering; this means that if you register on Monday, your child can begin attending on Thursday. This is to allow our staff time to receive your registration information and prepare for your child’s first day.
Registration Information ($50.00 One time registration fee)
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Special Rate | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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02/01/26 - 02/28/26
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Waiting List | ||
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03/01/26 - 03/31/26
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Waiting List | ||
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04/01/26 - 04/30/26
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Waiting List | ||
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05/01/26 - 05/31/26
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Waiting List | ||
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06/01/26 - 06/16/26
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- 50.00% | Waiting List |
2025-26 Chambers Prairie Elementary
Please note that there is a waiting period between completing registration and your child’s first day of Y-Care.
We ask that you plan for your child to begin attending Y-Care on the 3rd business day after registering; this means that if you register on Monday, your child can begin attending on Thursday. This is to allow our staff time to receive your registration information and prepare for your child’s first day.
2025-26 East Olympia Elementary
Please note that there is a waiting period between completing registration and your child’s first day of Y-Care.
We ask that you plan for your child to begin attending Y-Care on the 3rd business day after registering; this means that if you register on Monday, your child can begin attending on Thursday. This is to allow our staff time to receive your registration information and prepare for your child’s first day.
Registration Information ($50.00 One time registration fee)
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Special Rate | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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02/01/26 - 02/28/26
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Register | ||
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03/01/26 - 03/31/26
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Waiting List | ||
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04/01/26 - 04/30/26
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Waiting List | ||
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05/01/26 - 05/31/26
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Waiting List | ||
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06/01/26 - 06/11/26
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- 50.00% | Waiting List |
2025-26 Evergreen Forest Elementary
Please note that there is a waiting period between completing registration and your child’s first day of Y-Care.
We ask that you plan for your child to begin attending Y-Care on the 3rd business day after registering; this means that if you register on Monday, your child can begin attending on Thursday. This is to allow our staff time to receive your registration information and prepare for your child’s first day.
2025-26 Garfield Elementary
Please note that there is a waiting period between completing registration and your child’s first day of Y-Care.
We ask that you plan for your child to begin attending Y-Care on the 3rd business day after registering; this means that if you register on Monday, your child can begin attending on Thursday. This is to allow our staff time to receive your registration information and prepare for your child’s first day.
2025-26 Hansen Elementary
Please note that there is a waiting period between completing registration and your child’s first day of Y-Care.
We ask that you plan for your child to begin attending Y-Care on the 3rd business day after registering; this means that if you register on Monday, your child can begin attending on Thursday. This is to allow our staff time to receive your registration information and prepare for your child’s first day.
2025-26 Horizons Elementary
Please note that there is a waiting period between completing registration and your child’s first day of Y-Care.
We ask that you plan for your child to begin attending Y-Care on the 3rd business day after registering; this means that if you register on Monday, your child can begin attending on Thursday. This is to allow our staff time to receive your registration information and prepare for your child’s first day.
Extended Morning Care available with Registration! Extended Morning Care will open at 5:45 AM for participating families. To utilize Extended Morning Care please register for the following rate plans:
- Extended Full Time Before/After Care
- Extended Before School Care
*Extended Morning Care is not available for Part-time or Drop-in Care.
2025-26 Lacey Elementary
Please note that there is a waiting period between completing registration and your child’s first day of Y-Care.
We ask that you plan for your child to begin attending Y-Care on the 3rd business day after registering; this means that if you register on Monday, your child can begin attending on Thursday. This is to allow our staff time to receive your registration information and prepare for your child’s first day.
2025-26 Lakes Elementary
Please note that there is a waiting period between completing registration and your child’s first day of Y-Care.
We ask that you plan for your child to begin attending Y-Care on the 3rd business day after registering; this means that if you register on Monday, your child can begin attending on Thursday. This is to allow our staff time to receive your registration information and prepare for your child’s first day.
Registration Information ($50.00 One time registration fee)
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Special Rate | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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02/01/26 - 02/28/26
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Waiting List | ||
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03/01/26 - 03/31/26
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Waiting List | ||
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04/01/26 - 04/30/26
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Waiting List | ||
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05/01/26 - 05/31/26
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Waiting List | ||
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06/01/26 - 06/17/26
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- 50.00% | Waiting List |
2025-26 Lincoln Elementary
Please note that there is a waiting period between completing registration and your child’s first day of Y-Care.
We ask that you plan for your child to begin attending Y-Care on the 3rd business day after registering; this means that if you register on Monday, your child can begin attending on Thursday. This is to allow our staff time to receive your registration information and prepare for your child’s first day.
Registration Information ($50.00 One time registration fee)
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Special Rate | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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02/01/26 - 02/28/26
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Waiting List | ||
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03/01/26 - 03/31/26
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Waiting List | ||
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04/01/26 - 04/30/26
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Waiting List | ||
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05/01/26 - 05/31/26
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Waiting List | ||
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06/01/26 - 06/16/26
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- 50.00% | Waiting List |
2025-26 Littlerock Elementary
Please note that there is a waiting period between completing registration and your child’s first day of Y-Care.
We ask that you plan for your child to begin attending Y-Care on the 3rd business day after registering; this means that if you register on Monday, your child can begin attending on Thursday. This is to allow our staff time to receive your registration information and prepare for your child’s first day.
2025-26 McKenny Elementary
Please note that there is a waiting period between completing registration and your child’s first day of Y-Care.
We ask that you plan for your child to begin attending Y-Care on the 3rd business day after registering; this means that if you register on Monday, your child can begin attending on Thursday. This is to allow our staff time to receive your registration information and prepare for your child’s first day.
Registration Information ($50.00 One time registration fee)
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Special Rate | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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02/01/26 - 02/28/26
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Waiting List | ||
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03/01/26 - 03/31/26
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Waiting List | ||
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04/01/26 - 04/30/26
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Waiting List | ||
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05/01/26 - 05/31/26
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Waiting List | ||
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06/01/26 - 06/30/26
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- 50.00% | Waiting List |
2025-26 McLane Elementary
Please note that McLane offers only After School Care.
Additionally, there is a waiting period between completing registration and your child’s first day of Y-Care.
We ask that you plan for your child to begin attending Y-Care on the 3rd business day after registering; this means that if you register on Monday, your child can begin attending on Thursday. This is to allow our staff time to receive your registration information and prepare for your child’s first day.
2025-26 Meadows Elementary
Please note that Meadows offers only After School Care.
Additionally, there is a waiting period between completing registration and your child’s first day of Y-Care.
We ask that you plan for your child to begin attending Y-Care on the 3rd business day after registering; this means that if you register on Monday, your child can begin attending on Thursday. This is to allow our staff time to receive your registration information and prepare for your child’s first day.
2025-26 Michael T. Simmons Elementary
Please note that there is a waiting period between completing registration and your child’s first day of Y-Care.
We ask that you plan for your child to begin attending Y-Care on the 3rd business day after registering; this means that if you register on Monday, your child can begin attending on Thursday. This is to allow our staff time to receive your registration information and prepare for your child’s first day.
2025-26 Mountain View Elementary (Lacey)
Please note that there is a waiting period between completing registration and your child’s first day of Y-Care.
We ask that you plan for your child to begin attending Y-Care on the 3rd business day after registering; this means that if you register on Monday, your child can begin attending on Thursday. This is to allow our staff time to receive your registration information and prepare for your child’s first day.
Registration Information ($50.00 One time registration fee)
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Special Rate | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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02/01/26 - 02/28/26
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Waiting List | ||
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03/01/26 - 03/31/26
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Waiting List | ||
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04/01/26 - 04/30/26
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Waiting List | ||
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05/01/26 - 05/31/26
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Waiting List | ||
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06/01/26 - 06/17/26
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- 50.00% | Waiting List |
2025-26 Olympia Regional Learning Academy (ORLA)
Please note that there is a waiting period between completing registration and your child’s first day of Y-Care.
We ask that you plan for your child to begin attending Y-Care on the 3rd business day after registering; this means that if you register on Monday, your child can begin attending on Thursday. This is to allow our staff time to receive your registration information and prepare for your child’s first day.
2025-26 Olympic View Elementary
Please note that there is a waiting period between completing registration and your child’s first day of Y-Care.
We ask that you plan for your child to begin attending Y-Care on the 3rd business day after registering; this means that if you register on Monday, your child can begin attending on Thursday. This is to allow our staff time to receive your registration information and prepare for your child’s first day.
2025-26 Peter G. Schmidt Elementary
Please note that there is a waiting period between completing registration and your child’s first day of Y-Care.
We ask that you plan for your child to begin attending Y-Care on the 3rd business day after registering; this means that if you register on Monday, your child can begin attending on Thursday. This is to allow our staff time to receive your registration information and prepare for your child’s first day.
2025-26 Pioneer Elementary (Olympia)
Please note that there is a waiting period between completing registration and your child’s first day of Y-Care.
We ask that you plan for your child to begin attending Y-Care on the 3rd business day after registering; this means that if you register on Monday, your child can begin attending on Thursday. This is to allow our staff time to receive your registration information and prepare for your child’s first day.
Registration Information ($50.00 One time registration fee)
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Special Rate | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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02/01/26 - 02/28/26
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Waiting List | ||
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03/01/26 - 03/31/26
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Waiting List | ||
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04/01/26 - 04/30/26
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Waiting List | ||
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05/01/26 - 05/31/26
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Waiting List | ||
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06/01/26 - 06/16/26
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- 50.00% | Waiting List |
2025-26 Pleasant Glade Elementary
Please note that Pleasant Glade offers only After School Care.
Additionally, there is a waiting period between completing registration and your child’s first day of Y-Care.
We ask that you plan for your child to begin attending Y-Care on the 3rd business day after registering; this means that if you register on Monday, your child can begin attending on Thursday. This is to allow our staff time to receive your registration information and prepare for your child’s first day.
2025-26 Roosevelt Elementary
Please note that Roosevelt offers only After School Care.
Additionally, there is a waiting period between completing registration and your child’s first day of Y-Care.
We ask that you plan for your child to begin attending Y-Care on the 3rd business day after registering; this means that if you register on Monday, your child can begin attending on Thursday. This is to allow our staff time to receive your registration information and prepare for your child’s first day.
2025-26 Seven Oaks Elementary
Please note that there is a waiting period between completing registration and your child’s first day of Y-Care.
We ask that you plan for your child to begin attending Y-Care on the 3rd business day after registering; this means that if you register on Monday, your child can begin attending on Thursday. This is to allow our staff time to receive your registration information and prepare for your child’s first day.
Extended Morning Care available with Registration! Extended Morning Care will open at 5:45 AM for participating families. To utilize Extended Morning Care please register for the following rate plans:
- Extended Full Time Before/After Care
- Extended Before School Care
*Extended Morning Care is not available for Part-time or Drop-in Care.
2025-26 South Bay Elementary
Please note that there is a waiting period between completing registration and your child’s first day of Y-Care.
We ask that you plan for your child to begin attending Y-Care on the 3rd business day after registering; this means that if you register on Monday, your child can begin attending on Thursday. This is to allow our staff time to receive your registration information and prepare for your child’s first day.
2025-26 Tumwater Hill Elementary
Please note that there is a waiting period between completing registration and your child’s first day of Y-Care.
We ask that you plan for your child to begin attending Y-Care on the 3rd business day after registering; this means that if you register on Monday, your child can begin attending on Thursday. This is to allow our staff time to receive your registration information and prepare for your child’s first day.
Registration Information ($50.00 One time registration fee)
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Special Rate | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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02/01/26 - 02/28/26
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Waiting List | ||
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03/01/26 - 03/31/26
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Waiting List | ||
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04/01/26 - 04/30/26
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Waiting List | ||
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05/01/26 - 05/31/26
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Waiting List | ||
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06/01/26 - 06/11/26
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- 50.00% | Waiting List |
2025-26 Woodland Elementary
Please note that there is a waiting period between completing registration and your child’s first day of Y-Care.
We ask that you plan for your child to begin attending Y-Care on the 3rd business day after registering; this means that if you register on Monday, your child can begin attending on Thursday. This is to allow our staff time to receive your registration information and prepare for your child’s first day.