Franklin Township YMCA Announces On-Site Child Care

Press release from the Franklin Township YMCA:

May 8 2020

Hillsborough, N.J.– Franklin Township YMCA, a branch of Greater Somerset County YMCA, is thrilled to announce it will be offering on-site Before and After Care for Franklin Township Public Schools’ elementary students beginning this September.

The programs are for students in grades K through 5 and take place at participating elementary schools. Services are available Monday through Friday. All programs take place on site at the school so parents do not need to leave work to pick up their children mid-day.

“At the Y, we believe all families deserve to have peace of mind while parents are at work,” said David M. Carcieri, president and CEO of Greater Somerset County YMCA. “Too often, working parents feel the intense pressure to find a work/life balance that also includes providing their children with safe and enriching experiences outside of the classroom on school days. Franklin Township YMCA aims to ease this stress on parents through our Y’s affordable Before and After Care program. Quality child care services like this are available at our Greater Somerset County branches in Basking Ridge, Hillsborough and Somerville—as well as on-site for select school districts in our service area. We’re so happy to now offer them to families on-site at all public elementary schools in Franklin Township.”

By offering child care in Franklin Township, the Y is continuing its mission of strengthening its commitment to youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

The program’s curriculum is designed to match each child’s needs, and offers opportunities to choose activities:

· Daily fitness

· Sports and games

· Arts and crafts

· STEM activities

· Outdoor/indoor activities

· Homework time

· Character development

With industry-leading safety protocols in place, working parents can rest easy knowing their children are in the care of a leading nonprofit child care provider. All Y staff members have completed state-administered training as well as the Y’s extensive training on child abuse prevention, CPR, and First Aid. All site supervisors have extensive experience and training in child care.

Additionally, Hillsborough YMCA, another branch of Greater Somerset County YMCA, was approved for and has been successfully providing emergency child care services for healthcare professionals and essential employees during the COVID-19 public health crisis. We are committed to the health and safety of all in our care and continue to strictly adhere to all requirements and guidance from the CDC as well as state and local officials.

Families interested in learning more about the Y’s before and after care programs at Franklin Township Public Schools are encouraged to visit gscymca.org/franklin-twp

This press release was produced by the Franklin Township YMCA. The views expressed here are the author’s own.