After School Childcare NOW Available at Dedham School!
We’re excited to partner with the Dedham School to offer a safe, fun, and nurturing after school childcare experience for students in Grades K–6 at the Dedham School! Each day is led by a dedicated Lead Teacher, and Assistant Teacher, currently supporting up to 26 students. For more information about this new program, email our Child Development Team or give them a call at 207-941-2808!
Register Your Child for 2026-2027
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The Bangor Region YMCA Before & After School Childcare programs are here in support of local school districts and the hard-working families of Pre–K to 6th grade students in the Bangor Region. All children signed up for full-time (Monday – Friday) Before & After School OR After School programming receive a free Family Membership (up to $975 value)!
Our goal is to ensure a safe space for children when they are not in school, and to support them by meeting the 10 Standards of a High Quality Child Development Program:
- Relationships
- Curriculum
- Teaching
- Assessment of Child Progress
- Health
- Staff Professional Growth & Development
- Families
- Community Relationships
- Physical Environment
- Leadership & Management
Financial Assistance is available to those who qualify. We also offer multi-child & military discounts and accept state subsidies including CCSP, Aspire, Hope, and Tanf.
Families must register no later than the Tuesday prior to the week starting the program in order to process the application and allow staff to adequately prepare for the child.
Before School Program (6:30am – Start time of your school)
This program is located at the Bangor Region YMCA and is offered only to Bangor and Brewer families due to bussing limitations.
After School Program (End of school – 6:00pm)
This program is offered at the locations listed below with transportation provided by our Y or local school districts:
- Bangor Region YMCA (Pre-K – 6th Grade, Bangor & Brewer Families)
- Fruit Street School (For students attending Fruit Street School & Abraham Lincoln School)
- Veazie Community School (Pre-K – 6th Grade)
- Central Community Elementary School in Corinth (K – 5th Grade)
- Dedham School (K – 6th Grade) NEW for the 2026 – 2027 School Year
Out-of-School Time Options & Weekly Rates
| FULL TIME | MON, WED. & FRI. | TUES. & THURS. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Before School | $89 | $62 | $43 |
| After School | $122 | $80 | $56 |
| Before & After School Combo | $190 | $142 | $99 |
For more information, email our Child Development Team or all us at 207-941-2808.
Drop-In Care for In-Service and Half Days
Have an in-service or half day coming up and need care? Drop-in care is available for children enrolled in our Before & After School Program, as well as children who are not currently enrolled.
For more information, email our Child Development Team or all us at 207-941-2808.
Families must register no later than the Tuesday prior to the drop-in care day in order to process the application and allow staff to adequately prepare for the child.
Thank YOU to the Heart of Maine United Way for supporting our Before & After School Program!
CACFP Non-Discrimination Statement:
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.
To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:
mail:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or
fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
email: Program.Intake@usda.gov