Cumberland Cape Atlantic YMCA

To provide quality care for our community, families and children in a safe, inclusive environment that inspires, elevates and engages positive youth development.

We follow strict safety protocols which are recommended by the CDC and NJ office of Child Care Licensing.

At the Y, we create a nurturing environment where children can develop socially and participate in activities that complement their learning and academic achievement. Please see below for details about a typical day in our program:

21st Century Skills
Project-based learning aligned with the school-day curriculum that involves teamwork, time managment, STEM. etc.

Arts
Projects with clear learning objectives that engage youth in planning, implementation, and debriefing

Family and Parent Engagement
Multiple ways for parents and families to engage including monthly events, interactions with staff, and volunteer opportunities

Global Learning and Inclusion
Cultural events and projects that explore diverse perspectives, ideas, beliefs, and customs

Wellness and Nutrition
Nutrition education and other activities related to well-being are aligned with the Y’s HEPA (Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Standards). This initiative fosters the best possible nutrition and physical activity outcomes for K-12 Before and After Care participants. The program incorporates the Healthy U program utilizing the CATCH Curriculum and Character Development, and Social/Emotional Learning. 

Tasty Tuesdays & Fresh Fruit Friday
Monthly after school participants will taste test different types of fresh fruits or vegetables each week

Physical Activity
Indoor or outdoor activities that align with the Y’s HEPA Standards and are structured through the Healthy U program utilizing the CATCH curriculum. 

Homework Help
A time for small groups or partners to by grade to work on homework in the presence of an adult staff member.

Math or Literacy
Broad-based conceptual/cognitive learning that may or may not directly relate to school content beyond homework.

Sanford Harmony 
Sanford Harmony Social & Emotional Learning activities for children to learn how to express their emotions

Leadership Development and Service Learning
Experiences that intentionally allow participants to plan, develop, and lead program components with staff support. Projects with clear learning objectives that engage youth in planning, implementation, and debriefing.

Snack
Each site will receive a snack provided through either the YMCA program or the school district. 

Our Y offers four convenient options for registering your child(ren):

1. Stop at the Y to register your children
2. Mail your completed registration packets to us at 1159 E Landis Ave, Vineland, NJ 08360. Please send with attention to the Before and After Care Program. A friendly YMCA staff person will call to complete registration once your packet is received.
3. Fax documents to (856)212-3329. Please send with attention to the Before and After Care program. A friendly YMCA staff person will call to complete registration once your packet is received.
4. Scan and email completed documents to cmadison@ccaymca.org

See all options for Financial Assistance for our childcare programs and access the applications HERE.

Recently Rutgers Child Care Assistance Program changed the eligibility requirements for their assistance program to make it available for more families. The new gross annual income is as follows: 

For each additional child add $10,760

Learn more about the Rutgers program and how to qualify, contact Chanyra Williams, our Financial Services Coordinator by clicking here.

All our after-school sites are fully licensed by the State of New Jersey and operate within the State required staff to student ratio. All of our staff must successfully complete a background check, drug test, and reference checks prior to being hired at the Y. Staff must also attend 20 hours of annual professional development, which includes CPR, AED, First Aid, and Child Abuse Prevention.

• Staff are not permitted to:
  • Be one-on-one with a child
  • Connect with children or parents through social media
  • Babysit program participants
  • Transport participants

For more information on registration or payments, please visit your child's school's page. 

Registration questions – contact our Registrar, Genesis Melendez at 856-691-0030 extension 158 or email registration@ccaymca.org

Subsidy information or questions – contact Financial Services Coordinator, Chanyra Williams at 856-691-0030 extension 111 or email cwilliams@ccaymca.org 

If you are interested in our program at your school and it is located in Cumberland, Atlantic, Cape May, or Salem county contact – our Senior Director of Child Development, Theresa Booth at 856-691-0030 extension 113 or email childcare@ccaymca.org.