School Age Care
The Y has over 40 years of experience working with local schools to provide school age care. From before- and after-school programs to full-day care during school breaks and summer, we offer flexible options that support working families across Southwest Missouri.
Whether your child needs a place to grow after the bell rings or somewhere to spend a full day of fun during school-out days, YMCA School Age Services are designed to help kids learn, build friendships, and thrive in a safe environment.
YMCA membership is not required to participate in any of our educational programs.
School Age Care
The Y has over 40 years of experience working with local schools to provide school age care. From before- and after-school programs to full-day care during school breaks and summer, we offer flexible options that support working families across Southwest Missouri.
Whether your child needs a place to grow after the bell rings or somewhere to spend a full day of fun during school-out days, YMCA School Age Services are designed to help kids learn, build friendships, and thrive in a safe environment.
YMCA membership is not required to participate in any of our educational programs.

Required Documents & Resources
We’ve made it easy for families to find and submit all required forms for participation:
- Instructions for Uploading Documents
- How to Add an Authorized Pick-Up
- Medication Authorization Form (MO 500-3301)
- Permission to Leave Facility (MO 500-3343)
- Individual Plan for Specialized Care
Childcare Payment Information
Access your account and payments related to Y Academy.
Required Documents & Resources
We’ve made it easy for families to find and submit all required forms for participation:
State-Required Forms
Childcare Payment Information
Access your account and payments related to Y Academy.

FAQ
Now that I am registered, what next?
Now that you have registered your child and received the big green check mark at check out, your child can begin as soon as 3 business days later, provided you chose to start in the same tuition period. Otherwise, you may begin with the next tuition period.
How do I log into my account?
To log into your account, please go to www.orymca.org, and select Log in. You will enter your credentials at that point.
How can I pay?
Once you register for a program, you are automatically set up on auto pay. Being on auto pay is a requirement to participate in our programs, unless your child is foster/adopt. If your child is foster/adopt, please email [email protected] to have auto pay removed.
How do I change my payment method?
We highly recommend that you use an EFT account with a routing and account number instead of a card, as you are less likely to have it expire or have fraud on your account. If, for some reason, you need to change your payment method, please log into your account and scroll down to the billing section. Please update your payment method there. Once updated, you will also have to email [email protected] with your child’s name and the last 4 of the account you are wanting to switch it to, as changing your payment method only applies to future registrations, and not programs you are currently enrolled in. If both steps are not complete, you will be responsible for any returned payment fees added to the account.
How do I drop a program?
We do require a 2-week notice to drop programs. Please email [email protected] your drop notification. We do recommend doing this in conjunction with tuition periods, as we do not pro rate if you drop in the middle of a tuition period.
Do I still pay over breaks?
This varies by program.
Before and after school care: Yes! We have 17 payments during the school year. We take the number of days the kids are in school and remove scheduled days out (breaks included) and the built in snow days to get the set price. Your first payment is Sept 1, and the last Payment is May 1.
Full Day Care (ECC programs): NO! If school is closed for the full week, you are not charged for that week. We may also pro-rate a week if school is closed for more that a day. We do not pro rate for snow days.
I have a last-minute change to my pick up list. What should I do?
Please log into your account and add a new authorized pick up. These are updated in real time and will show up immediately after you add them. Please let that person know to bring their ID with them.
How do suspensions and expulsions from behaviors work?
Behavioral problems are communicated to parents/guardians through a behavior report form, which lists the details of any incident that arose, along with what the consequences are or will be with the addition of another report. After a student receives their first three behavior reports, they will be issued a one-day suspension from the program. Another report will result in a three-day suspension. An additional report following these would result in expulsion from the program for one year. In extreme circumstances, a child may be expelled immediately from the program.
Does the behavior report count reset after each semester, or do they last the entire school year?
The number of behavior reports a student has is summed up by the entire school year, and the count does NOT reset at the beginning of the spring semester.
I need to speak to my child during program hours or relay information to the staff. Who do I call?
Please call the site phone. If you do not have the number, you can find it on one of the following pages:
Springfield Info
Monett Info
Cassville Info
Hollister Info
Lebanon Info
Dallas Co Info
How do I get a copy of a receipt/tax letter?
To get a copy of a receipt, please log into your account. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and select history under the Billing section. Click on each individual receipt for a more detailed description. Tax letters are found under the Records section. They are available starting Jan 2 each year.
I tried to log into my account, but I can’t. How do I get help?
Reach out to your local branch. There are most generally four reasons why you cannot access your account: we need to verify your email address, you have your email listed for multiple family members, you have multiple membership accounts, or your account is on hold.
How do I add a family member to my membership account?
To add someone to your membership account, please call your local branch. Adding someone to your membership account will result in a review of your membership status and cannot be done online at this time.
Do you accept Wonder Year’s Kids in Springfield?
Unfortunately, due to the guidelines on our license, we are unable to accept the Wonder Year’s Pre-K program students at our Springfield Locations. Participants must be 5 and in Kindergarten.
How do I apply for Financial Assistance?
To apply for financial assistance, please first make sure you make note that you are interested in assistance while registering for programs. Please email [email protected] to get the DVN. Once you have that information, please go to https://childcare.mo.gov/s/ to apply.
- If Approved – Great! Just email [email protected] a copy of your authorization letter and your account will be adjusted based on the authorization date and sliding scale fee.
- If Denied – No worries! Just email [email protected] a copy of your denial letter and your free/reduced lunch letter.
Please note: the financial assistance process can take several weeks to be approved or denied. Tuition is due in full until the authorization is received.
My child attends SPS/Springfield Area Programs. Where do I pick them up at, and how do I reach them at the school?
Please click HERE to view the document with site cell numbers, program pick-up doors and program hours.